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First AI apprentices join Britain's railway
The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain's railway.
Journey to Great British Railways: New leadership appointment puts customers at the heart of Britain’s railway
- David Horne appointed as Integrated Chief Customer and Commercial Officer (ICCCO), bringing customer insight and commercial leadership together ahead of Great British Railways (GBR).
- The new role will put customers at the heart of decisions and lead a single customer and commercial strategy for the railway.
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Storm Boelo: Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland
Rail lines in the west and north of Scotland will close during Storm Boelo, with speed restrictions also being introduced across the country as strong winds and heavy rain move in.
Worcester to Hereford upgrades mean October half-term journey changes
Passengers travelling between Worcester and Hereford are being advised to plan ahead while Network Rail carries out five days of essential railway improvements this October half-term.
STARTING TOMORROW: Hastings line passengers advised to plan ahead this October school half term as buses replace trains for nine days
- Buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November
- Engineers will renew worn track just south of Tunbridge Wells
- Teams to carry out additional remedial work to remove three temporary speed restrictions on the line
Emergency landslip works mean buses replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge
- Buses to replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge between Wednesday 28 October and Sunday 1 November
- Engineers will be installing sheet piles to prevent protect the railway from a further landslip in the Godstone area
- Passengers encouraged to plan ahead and check before they travel
Trains through Redhill to be affected by major track improvement work this Christmas and New Year
Passengers are being asked to plan ahead of major engineering work at Redhill this Christmas and New Year as Network Rail carries out a range of railway improvement, maintenance and renewal work
Plan ahead: Scotland’s Railway braces for a stormy weekend
Scotland’s Railway is preparing for a weekend of challenging weather, with heavy rain expected on Friday before Storm Boelo brings further wet and windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday.
Safety boost as two Essex level crossings upgraded
GBR Anglia has finished installing red and green lights on two level crossings, along with audible warnings, to help pedestrians in Essex get to their destinations safely.
I Choo-Choo choose you... rail safety mascot named by Shropshire school
A Telford primary school pupil has won a competition to 'choo-choo choose' the name of the railway's latest safety recruit.