tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2024-06-14T16:46:15+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-confirms-funding-for-tfl-to-procure-new-elizabeth-line-trains2024-06-14T16:46:15+01:00Government confirms funding for TfL to procure new Elizabeth Line trainsThe new trains will allow TfL to increase capacity on the network in the coming years.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/current-and-expected-rolling-stock-procurement-opportunities2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00Current and expected rolling stock procurement opportunitiesLetter from the Rail Minister to UK train manufacturers, rolling stock companies and interested parties. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-life-for-platform-1s-pacer-as-it-is-lifted-into-huddersfield-station2021-07-12T15:19:00+01:00New life for Platform 1’s Pacer as it is lifted into Huddersfield StationRetired Pacer carriage is given a new home at Huddersfield Station as part of the 'Transform a Pacer' competition.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-hails-work-of-transport-industry-in-vaccination-roll-out2021-02-13T09:00:01+00:00Transport Secretary hails work of transport industry in vaccination roll-outGrant Shapps praises transport operators working on the frontline to help people get their COVID-19 vaccinations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/longer-trains-and-more-seats-for-passengers-across-the-midlands2020-02-24T00:15:05+00:00Longer trains and more seats for passengers across the MidlandsCrossCountry passengers to benefit from £2.5 million in new government funding.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pacer-competition-winners-will-transform-trains-for-northern-communities2020-01-23T10:01:00+00:00Pacer competition winners will transform trains for northern communitiesThree winners to receive a Pacer carriage for community use.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/competition-will-breathe-new-life-into-an-old-pacer-train2019-05-28T13:11:00+01:00Competition heralds the end of the line for pacer trainsCommunity groups will be invited to put forward ideas to reuse an old Pacer train carriage. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-trains-to-be-rolled-out-across-the-country-alongside-48-billion-investment-to-upgrade-tracks2019-05-15T17:08:00+01:00New trains to be rolled out across the country alongside £48 billion investment to upgrade tracksTrains will be greener with more comfortable seats, improved accessibility, free wifi, power sockets and air-conditioning.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/caledonian-sleeper-launch-new-carriages-with-50-million-of-uk-government-funding2019-04-28T18:17:00+01:00Caledonian Sleeper launch new carriages with £50 million of UK Government fundingScottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes launch of the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-aboard-the-new-intercity-express-trains-that-will-transform-journeys-across-britain2017-10-16T09:02:00+01:00All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across BritainTransport Secretary travels on the first of the brand new £5.7 billion Intercity Express fleet of trains from Bristol to London.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-48-billion-funding-for-britains-railways2017-10-12T09:44:31+01:00New £48 billion funding for Britain’s railwaysRailway investment to boost reliability and punctuality, for major upgrades and for new, faster, more comfortable trains.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-seats-for-rail-passengers-as-nearly-1-billion-is-invested-in-midlands-services2017-08-10T07:00:00+01:00More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands servicesBetter trains, services and stations for passengers travelling between the north-west, the Midlands and London.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-improvements-for-rail-passengers-in-wales-the-midlands-and-the-north2017-07-20T09:47:00+01:00New improvements for rail passengers in Wales, the midlands and the northThe Department for Transport announces plans for new bi-mode trains for passengers with more seats and better on-board facilities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-update-bi-mode-train-technology2017-07-20T09:38:00+01:00Rail update: bi-mode train technologyModernising rail services and infrastructure on the Great Western Main Line, Midland Main Line and in the north.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bristol-commuters-to-benefit-from-new-fleet-of-modern-spacious-trains-and-contactless-payment2017-07-06T15:12:00+01:00Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketingModern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-journeys-for-rail-passengers-and-boost-for-derby-train-industry-as-new-east-anglia-franchise-announced2016-08-10T07:00:00+01:00Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announcedEnhanced services and faster trains across East Anglia franchise including new trains from Bombardier.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-of-new-generation-of-high-tech-trains-takes-maiden-voyage-on-great-western-railway2016-06-30T15:30:00+01:00First of new generation of high-tech trains takes maiden voyage on Great Western RailwayTransport Secretary looks 'back to the future' as new government-funded trains take a step closer to entering passenger service.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rail-minister-renews-pledge-to-tackle-overcrowding-on-trains2015-09-09T09:42:00+01:00Rail Minister renews pledge to tackle overcrowding on trainsThe government and rail industry continue to deliver capacity-boosting measures, as latest crowding statistics published.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-fleet-of-trains-to-bring-better-journeys-to-the-south-west2015-07-30T11:00:00+01:00New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south westGovernment gives go ahead to £360 million state of the art train fleet running between London and Cornwalltag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-deal-for-rail-passengers-in-west-of-england-and-wales2015-03-23T07:00:00+00:00New deal for rail passengers in west of England and WalesMore seats, more services and 2 new fleets of modern trains for passengers across the west of England, Thames Valley and South Wales.