This week, new figures reveal the true impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK railway, as passenger numbers fall to the lowest since the 1850s.
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Rail journeys drop to lowest levels since mid-nineteenth century
The number of passengers using the UK’s railway has fallen to its lowest levels in around 170 years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreCrossrail governance handed over to Transport for London
The Elizabeth line has reached its complex final stages with Crossrail Ltd working to complete the remaining infrastructure so it can fully test the railway and successfully transition the project as an operational railway to Transport for London (TfL).
Read moreRailways ready to tackle autumn leaves on the line
Network Rail ready to tackle ‘leaves on the line’ and keep passengers moving safely and reliably this autumn with 61 leaf-busting trains and 80 leaf-busting teams.
Read moreNew exhibition for world famous Trans-Siberian railway journey
The Science Museum Group is set to launch a major new exhibition which charts the global impact of the world’s longest and most famous rail journey – the Trans-Siberian Railway.
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A big milestone for the future of rail has been reached this week as we saw the debut of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train on the mainline. Here’s this week’s round-up:
Read moreUK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut
A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on the UK rail network for the first time.
Read moreHS2: Webinar on new habitats for local wildlife in the West Midlands
HS2 is to host a webinar to explain more about the habitats created in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
Read moreScotland’s Railway hits key punctuality milestone
Train punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures.
Read moreSt Pancras International launches new cleaning robots to tackle virus
St. Pancras International becomes the first railway station in the world to launch state-of-the-art cleaning robots in a bid to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to travellers.
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