Trainline sales continue to rise amid rail nationalisation fears October 28, 2024 Trainline has hiked its forecasts after a strong start to the second half of the year as demand for digital rail tickets continues to grow, sending shares up 10.6 per cent. The British train ticket seller said it now expects total sales growth between 12 and 14 per cent, compared to the eight to 12 [...]
HS2 back on track: Troubled line will run from London Euston after all October 17, 2024 The government is reportedly planning to reverse its decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2, extending the high-speed rail line from London Euston to Crewe. Having originally planned for the project to cost £37.5bn in 2009, the government’s latest estimation in Febuary this year ballooned to anywhere between £72bn and £98bn. Private talks involving [...]
Is the UK rail industry getting back on track? October 2, 2024 With no more strike action and reform well-underway, the signs are looking positive of the UK's railway industry.
Ten London train stations hit by ‘Islamophobic’ cyber attack on Network Rail September 26, 2024 Nineteen stations across the UK have been affected by the cyber attack on Network Rail, with only London St Pancras not impacted.
Hurry up HS2, the diggers are coming September 25, 2024 Two tunnel boring machines, needed to drill a 4.5 mile tunnel between West London and Euston, will be delivered from Germany next month.
Train driver shortage concern fuels calls for ‘massive recruitment campaign’ September 23, 2024 Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said a fifth of his union members are set to retire within the next five years.
‘Too rigid’: Let us decide timetables, London Overground operator Arriva says September 18, 2024 Arriva Group, which operates the London Overground, said operator's can't make "straightfoward" changes in the best interest of passengers.
Train drivers accept £9K pay deal to end two years of UK rail strikes September 18, 2024 Train drivers on Wednesday voted to accept a new pay deal, bringing to an end a two-year industrial dispute over pay and conditions.
Trainline: FTSE 250 firm hikes guidance as impact of UK rail strikes falls September 12, 2024 The FTSE 250 online retailer raked in just over £3bn in sales in the six months ended August 31, up 14 per cent year-on-year.
Trainline’s future in focus as Labour plots rail reform September 8, 2024 Trainline investors have been concerned the new Labour government wide-reaching rail reforms could hit the bottom line.