Breaking News
£100million Caledonian Sleeper fleet delayed again and will not be in service until next year
A BRAND new £100 million fleet of sleeper trains to run between Scotlandand London has been delayed for a second time.
Brexit: UK planes may be grounded in no-deal scenario, says European Commission president
Jean-Claude Juncker says British public were unaware of potential pitfall when voting in the EU referendum
Chris Grayling announces 'one-click' commuter compensation as train delay payouts rocket
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has launched plans to make it easier for passengers to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled journeys as the latest figures show that payouts by train companies have rocketed since 2009.
Tuesday, 02 October 2018
BBC News
- ScotRail pledges 'faster journeys and more seats' with new timetableNew high-speed and electric trains are being introduced across the network as part of an improvement programme.
- CairnGorm Mountain railway closed for 'several weeks'CairnGorm funicular railway has stopped operating due to problems with the structure supporting the tracks.
- 'One click plan' to speed up rail compensationRail companies should follow best practice to speed up claims, transport secretary says.
The Herald
- £100million Caledonian Sleeper fleet delayed again and will not be in service until next yearA BRAND new £100 million fleet of sleeper trains to run between Scotlandand London has been delayed for a second time.
Times Online
- Late arrival Chris Grayling announces easier compensation for rail delays [Subscription]Rail passengers who suffer delays and cancellations will be able to claim compensation with a simple “one-click” system, the transport secretary has announced.
- ScotRail promises quicker journeys from December [Subscription]Journey times on the main Edinburgh to Glasgow shuttle train service will be cut to 47 minutes by the end of the year, ScotRail has announced.
- Latest delay sidelines new‑look Caledonian Sleeper until spring [Subscription]The new £100 million fleet of carriages for the Caledonian Sleeper has been delayed by another six months.
City AM
- Chris Grayling announces 'one-click' commuter compensation as train delay payouts rocketTransport secretary Chris Grayling has launched plans to make it easier for passengers to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled journeys as the latest figures show that payouts by train companies have rocketed since 2009.
Daily Record
- Passengers refunded after plush new Caledonian Sleeper carriages delayed AGAINThe carriages will include en suite showers and double beds.
The National
- New carriages for Caledonian Sleeper trains subject to further delaysThe carriages, which include en-suite showers and double beds, were expected to be operating between London, Glasgow and Edinburgh from the end of this month but the date has been pushed back to May 2019. They were originally due to be in operation April this year.
Network Rail
- One of the world’s most historically important railway artefacts has been rediscovered by Network Rail after more than 50 yearsFor the first time, members of the public will be able to see detailed plans by George Stephenson - known as the father of the railways - for the world’s first passenger railway to use locomotives.
Derby Telegraph
- Rolls-Royce joins forces with Derby rail giant to trial UK’s first hybrid trainsThe project involves converting existing diesel trains into more environmentally-friendly versions
London Evening Standard
- Commuters face yet another train timetable shake-up as rail bosses prepare for 'leaves on the line'Commuters are braced for another shake-up of train timetables to prepare for a feared sudden deluge of leaves-on-the-line.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Transport Secretary Chris Grayling admits rail franchising system 'no longer works'In blunt admission of failure, the transport secretary admitted 'trains are packed, the network is creaking'
Other Regional Press
- New Caledonian Sleeper carriages delayed for a second time until May 2019Passengers who booked for the new carriages will be offered refunds
- East Coast rail platforms recycling just 15%Just 15% of waste on platforms and depots operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is recycled, it has emerged.
- Network Rail’s amazing lengths to keep leaves from linesNetwork Rail will train its sights this autumn on combatting leaves which fall on the line and cause delays.
Train Operators
Construction News
- HS2: Anger as ex-Thatcher aide starts complaints rolePoliticians have attacked the appointment of Margaret Thatcher’s former private secretary to the role of overseeing construction complaints against the HS2 line.
Rail Advent
- Chiltern Railways launch Chil.tvChiltern Railways has announced that it has launched a brand new entertainment system on board its train services.
Rail Magazine
- New Great Northern Class 717 carries first passengersThe first Class 717 carried passengers on the Great Northern network on September 28.
Rail Technology Magazine
- 200m investment to upgrade railway in derby enters final weekNetwork Rail’s £200m project to upgrade Derby’s railway has entered its final week.
- Rail passengers to receive faster compensation in new ‘one click’ repayment plansPassengers should soon be able to claim compensation for delayed trains more quickly and efficiently following the government’s announcement of a new ‘one click’ automated claims system.
Railway Gazette
- High speed trainsets to be delivered within three monthsCHINA: China Railway Corp has awarded Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation a 2·2bn yuan contract to supply 10 CR400AF high speed trainsets within three months.
The Business Desk
- New development body to fast-track HS2 at TotonThe creation of a new development body that the government says will bring forward new jobs, homes, infrastructure and growth linked to the new HS2 station has been announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond at the Conservative Party conference.
Transport Network
- Network Rail says leaves on line 'as bad as black ice'The rail industry has defended itself against the inevitable deluge of criticism after at least three train firms announced that they will be extending journey times this autumn to take account of leaves on the line.
Other News Sources
- Aberdour businesswoman blames lost revenue on ScotRailAN ABERDOUR entertainer has said her business has suffered since Abellio took over the ScotRail franchise.
- New Chester to Leeds line will have 100mph trainsRoute due to commence in December 2019 although this has not been confirmed
Recent Archives
- Monday, 01 October 2018
- Sunday, 30 September 2018
- Saturday, 29 September 2018
- Friday, 28 September 2018
- Thursday, 27 September 2018
- Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Latest News
Useful Links
Conferences & Expo's
- Adapting Railways for a Sustainable Future: Rebalancing, Resilience, and Realisation - 30 April 2024 - London
- Annual Rail Station Development and Regeneration - 25 June 2024 - London
- Coach and Bus UK - 12-14 November 2024 - Birmingham
- Encouraging Sustainable Transport - 4 June 2024 - Oxford
- Innovation and Technology in Transport Hub 15-16 May 2024 - Farnborough
- Interchange - 4-5 March 2025 - Manchester
- International Transport Forum - 22-24 May - Glasgow
- MaaS Scotland - 6 June 2024 - Glasgow
- Multimodal 2024 - 11-13 June 2024 - Birmingham
- National Cargo Bike Summit 2024 - 10 May 2024 - London
- Rail Industry Forum - 1 May 2024 - London
- Rail Infrastructure Networking - 12 September 2024 - Derby
- Rail Live - 19-20 June 2024 - Long Marston
- Rolling Stock Maintenance & Depot Optimisation Europe - 25-27 June 2024 - London Hybrid
- Smart Transportation - 30 September 2024 - Virtual
- UK Ports - 22-23 May 2024 - London
All Transport
- Department for Transport
- European Commission (Transport)
- Greater London Authority - Transport
- Merseytravel (Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive)
- Metro (West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Exectutive)
- Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
- Plymouth Transport
- South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
- The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Transport East
- Transport for All
- Transport for Cornwall
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Transport for London
- Transport for the North
- Transport for the West Midlands
- Transport for Wales (Trafnidiaeth Cymru)
- Transport Scotland
- Urban Transport Group
Bus and Coach
Campaign Groups
- Airportwatch
- Aviation Environment Federation
- Campaign for Better Transport
- Friends of The Earth
- Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign
- HACAN ClearSkies
- London City Airport Fight the Flights
- Railfuture
- Save Our Buses
- Stop Stansted Expansion
Friends of TransportInfo
Logistics
Passenger Representatives
Trades Unions
- ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen)
- BALPA (British Airline Pilots Association)
- RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport Union)
- TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association)
- Unite
Aviation
Motoring
Rail
- Freight on Rail
- Heathrow Southern Rail
- Network Rail
- Rail Freight Group
- Rail Partners
- Railway Study Association
Shipping & Waterways
- British Ports Association
- Canal & River Trust
- Chamber of Shipping
- Marine Traffic (tracker)
- UKMPG (United Kingdom Major Ports Group)
News Media