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Rail industry responds to announcement of new Acceleration Unit for transport infrastructure and investment in rail upgrades
Responding to the Government's announcement of a new Acceleration Unit for transport infrastructure and investment in rail upgrades, Robert Nisbet, Director of Nations and Regions for the Rail Delivery Group which represents the rail industry said,
Comment on RPI inflation and changes to rail fares
RPI inflation rose by 1.6% in July year on year, according to official figures published today.
Updated: comment on the incident in Aberdeenshire
Yesterday (Wednesday 12 August) a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Make polluters pay their fair share say rail companies
Train companies have today called for a shakeup in transport tax policy to create a level green playing field where levies reflect how damaging a mode of transport is to the environment. This would enable Britain to build back better by encouraging a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, they say.
Network Rail and train operators remind passengers to follow public health advice as temperatures soar
- With temperatures set to reach the mid-30s in parts of Britain towards the end of this week and into the weekend, the rail industry is working to keep passengers moving safely
- Passengers are being asked to plan ahead and continue to follow public health advice when travelling by rail – wear a face covering unless you are exempt, maintain a distance from others and travel at quieter times wherever possible
- Network Rail has activated its extreme weather action teams (EWATs) at hotspots across the country. Speed restrictions may be introduced at the hottest locations to keep services running as reliably as possible in extreme heat
- Train operators will have staff on hand to help and provide guidance through journey planners and social media
Nationwide scheme to boost disabled people’s confidence in train travel
All of Britain’s rail companies are now recognising Sunflower lanyards and cards so that passengers with non-visible disabilities can travel with extra confidence. The move coincides with the expected lifting of restrictions on people shielding next week.
Train companies publish 'safer travel pledge'
Ahead of major timetable uplift, rail companies release the 8 ways they are ensuring people can travel safely… and how passengers can help