tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-06-14T16:46:15+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-confirms-funding-for-tfl-to-procure-new-elizabeth-line-trains 2024-06-14T16:46:15+01:00 Government confirms funding for TfL to procure new Elizabeth Line trains The 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-opportunities 2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00 Current and expected rolling stock procurement opportunities Letter 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-station 2021-07-12T15:19:00+01:00 New life for Platform 1’s Pacer as it is lifted into Huddersfield Station Retired 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-out 2021-02-13T09:00:01+00:00 Transport Secretary hails work of transport industry in vaccination roll-out Grant 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-midlands 2020-02-24T00:15:05+00:00 Longer trains and more seats for passengers across the Midlands CrossCountry 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-communities 2020-01-23T10:01:00+00:00 Pacer competition winners will transform trains for northern communities Three 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-train 2019-05-28T13:11:00+01:00 Competition heralds the end of the line for pacer trains Community 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-tracks 2019-05-15T17:08:00+01:00 New trains to be rolled out across the country alongside £48 billion investment to upgrade tracks Trains 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-funding 2019-04-28T18:17:00+01:00 Caledonian Sleeper launch new carriages with £50 million of UK Government funding Scottish 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-britain 2017-10-16T09:02:00+01:00 All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across Britain Transport 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-railways 2017-10-12T09:44:31+01:00 New £48 billion funding for Britain’s railways Railway 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-services 2017-08-10T07:00:00+01:00 More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands services Better 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-north 2017-07-20T09:47:00+01:00 New improvements for rail passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north The 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-technology 2017-07-20T09:38:00+01:00 Rail update: bi-mode train technology Modernising 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-payment 2017-07-06T15:12:00+01:00 Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketing Modern 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-announced 2016-08-10T07:00:00+01:00 Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announced Enhanced 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-railway 2016-06-30T15:30:00+01:00 First of new generation of high-tech trains takes maiden voyage on Great Western Railway Transport 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-trains 2015-09-09T09:42:00+01:00 Rail Minister renews pledge to tackle overcrowding on trains The 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-west 2015-07-30T11:00:00+01:00 New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west Government gives go ahead to £360 million state of the art train fleet running between London and Cornwall tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-deal-for-rail-passengers-in-west-of-england-and-wales 2015-03-23T07:00:00+00:00 New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales More seats, more services and 2 new fleets of modern trains for passengers across the west of England, Thames Valley and South Wales.