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UK rail passengers down 3m on last year despite return to office plea
Three million fewer passengers travelled on Britain’s trains on Tuesday than a year ago, with only a slight increase in commuters rather than the widespread post-Covid return to offices that the government had urged.
Boris Johnson confirms rail industry working on flexible season tickets
Boris Johnson today said that the government was working with the rail industry on flexible season tickets to encourage commuters to return to the office.
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- Transport use during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemicTo monitor the use of the transport system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, DfT provides statistics on transport use by mode, published every Wednesday.
- Greater voice for rail passengers in new collaboration between government and East Midlands transport leadersNew collaboration will deliver improved service for East Midlands rail passengers.
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- UK rail passengers down 3m on last year despite return to office pleaThree million fewer passengers travelled on Britain’s trains on Tuesday than a year ago, with only a slight increase in commuters rather than the widespread post-Covid return to offices that the government had urged.
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- PM signals go-ahead for flexible rail season tickets [subscription]Flexible rail season tickets will be introduced to encourage commuters to return to the office, Boris Johnson suggested yesterday.
- We can save London’s centre by testing public transport and passengers - Nickie Aiken Aiken MP - [Subscription]oday I’m bringing together major office employers from the City and West End to look at how we bring workers back to offices as safely and as soon as possible — reviving the central London economy as a result.
City AM
- Boris Johnson confirms rail industry working on flexible season ticketsBoris Johnson today said that the government was working with the rail industry on flexible season tickets to encourage commuters to return to the office.
Birmingham Post
- Transport and city leaders reveal if commuters are returning in 'huge numbers'Early indications from September's first rush hours are that trains, buses and city centres are getting busier
Other Regional Press
- £93m plans for electric trains to connect our townsA £93million electric rail service could be built to connect our south Essex towns in revolutionary new plans.
- London Northwestern Railway offering season ticket reductions A railway company is offering students the chance to save money on their travels with a selection of discounts on season tickets.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Investment into Wigan North Western station for better rail journeys As part of the Great North Rail Project, passengers travelling from Wigan North Western station to Manchester and Leeds, will soon be provided with a multi-million-pound platform extension to allow for longer and more reliable trains. Platform 3 will be made longer so it can take four-carriage...
- Atkins and Gleeds brought in by HS2 to monitor costs Atkins and Gleeds have been appointed by HS2 to monitor the costs and programme development as the project proceeds through its construction phases. £125m has been secured by Atkins to oversea HS2’s new Commercial Delivery and Controls Framework while Gleeds Cost Management has...
- New collaboration between DfT and East Midlands transport leaders Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has today (3 Sept) set out a new collaboration agreement between local leaders in the East Midlands in order to provide them more power in deciding how rail services can support improvements across the region. The Department for Transport has signed a...
- DfT 'Access for All' programme has transformed Cadoxton station As part of the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ programme, a range of new multi-million-pound developments have been done at Cadoxton station in south Wales to improve accessibility for passengers. Any passenger visiting the station, whether they’re a...
- Ep.16 Unlocking rail investment, David Ollerhead David Ollerhead, Programme Director at Network Rail’s Open for Business Programme, joins host Ailsa Cowen for episode 15 of Rail Technology Magazine’s podcast, Track Talk. David discusses playing with trains as a child, investment into our railway and removing barriers for third...
Railnews
- Operators announce increased services to meet demand A number of train operators have announced increased services to coincide with the reopening of schools to all children and also to carry more commuters. Most of the changes will take place on 7 or 14 September.
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- Heathrow Express appoints Sophie Chapman as its new directorSophie Chapman, the former head of train services at Heathrow Express, has been appointed to be its Director.
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