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First AI apprentices join Britain's railway
The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain's railway.
Journey to Great British Railways: New leadership appointment puts customers at the heart of Britain’s railway
- David Horne appointed as Integrated Chief Customer and Commercial Officer (ICCCO), bringing customer insight and commercial leadership together ahead of Great British Railways (GBR).
- The new role will put customers at the heart of decisions and lead a single customer and commercial strategy for the railway.
Latest News
Rail passengers thanked after North West Storm Boelo disruption
Rail passengers across the North West have been thanked for their patience after Storm Boelo caused major disruption to train journeys.
New digital tool helps engineers complete three year inspection in two months
Network Rail engineers have completed a three-year vegetation inspection cycle in just two months using Digitised Lineside Inspection (DLI).
Emergency closure of Coldblow level crossing after dangerous behaviour observed
- South Eastern Railway has temporarily closed the Coldblow level crossing, near Walmer, after repeated dangerous misuse
- Public urged to take extra precautions when using level crossings, notably obeying warning lights and having animals on leads
- Specialist safety teams to review options to improve safety at the crossing
Work to start on new lifts and footbridge ahead of step-free Wellington journeys
Passengers at Wellington station will benefit from easier, step-free journeys as work begins work on a major accessibility upgrade next month.
Getting Scotland’s Railway moving again after Storm Boelo
The vast majority of train services are expected to run as normal on Monday as Scotland’s Railway recovers from Storm Boelo, although passengers are being advised to check before travelling as some disruption may continue.
Major North West rail disruption as engineers battle Storm Boelo
Rail passengers are being warned of major disruption to journeys today (Sunday 25 October) due to the ongoing impact of Storm Boelo in the North West of England.
Storm Boelo weekend rail travel advice in Lancashire and Cumbria
Rail passengers using the West Coast Main Line and routes in Lancashire and Cumbria are being advised to check before they travel during stormy weather this weekend.
Storm Boelo: Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland
Rail lines in the west and north of Scotland will close during Storm Boelo, with speed restrictions also being introduced across the country as strong winds and heavy rain move in.