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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.
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Batley station gets step-free access for the first time following TRU improvement works
Batley station in West Yorkshire has become the latest station to realise the benefits of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, which is transforming journeys across the North through upgraded stations, improved accessibility and a faster, more reliable railway.
Rail travel advice as Manchester Christmas Markets return for 2026
Rail passengers travelling into Manchester are being urged to ‘think in threes’ when the city’s famous Christmas markets return for 2026.
Rail industry and Birmingham college unite to develop future engineers
A partnership between the rail industry in the West Midlands and a Birmingham college has been launched to help develop engineers of the future.
£5m bridge replacement at Wakefield to secure vital rail route for generations
Network Rail is investing £5 million to replace the railway bridge over Agbrigg Road in Wakefield with a more reliable structure designed to serve passengers and freight for well over a century.
Birmingham stations prepare for the festive celebrations as Christmas market returns
Passengers heading into Birmingham for the festive season are being encouraged to plan ahead as the city prepares for hundreds of thousands of visitors for Christmas celebrations.
Travel advice ahead of November rail upgrades over M65 motorway
Motorists and rail users are being advised of upcoming work to upgrade track on a railway bridge over the M65 in East Lancashire.
160-year-old Selhurst railway bridge to be replaced over Christmas and New Year
Victorian-era bridge to be removed and replaced in major operation that will help maintain a safe and reliable railway for decades to come
Drainage upgrade complete as East Coast Main Line prepares for autumn and winter weather
Vital drainage work making the East Coast Main Line more resilient during wet weather has been completed as part of a major programme of railway improvements in North Yorkshire.