“Alongside the new lifts and footbridge, this will make a real difference for passengers and help improve connections in Wellington. #AccessForAll #DepartmentForTransport #midlands #NetworkRail #shrewsbury #wellington #WestMidlands
Shropshire station set to get new footbridge
Shropshire station set to get new footbridge
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September 26, 2026 at 8:26 AM
“Alongside the new lifts and footbridge, this will make a real difference for passengers and help improve connections in Wellington. #AccessForAll #DepartmentForTransport #midlands #NetworkRail #shrewsbury #wellington #WestMidlands
Access for All Project at Leatherhead Station Completed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/access-for-all-project-at-leatherhead-station-completed.html #AccessForAll #DepartmentForTransport #leatherhead #NetworkRail #surrey
Access for All Project at Leatherhead Station Completed
Leatherhead station, in Surrey, began accessibility improvement work in January 2024 and is now complete
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May 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Access for All Project at Leatherhead Station Completed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/access-for-all-project-at-leatherhead-station-completed.html #AccessForAll #DepartmentForTransport #leatherhead #NetworkRail #surrey
Greater Anglia set to be nationalised https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/greater-anglia-set-to-be-nationalised.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreaterAnglia
Greater Anglia set to be nationalised
From the 12th October 2025, Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Greater Anglia set to be nationalised https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/greater-anglia-set-to-be-nationalised.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreaterAnglia
A question on #DepartmentForTransport #SeniorCivilServants tabled by Charlie Dewhirst on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Justin Madders. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/23917
September 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A question on #DepartmentForTransport #SeniorCivilServants tabled by Charlie Dewhirst on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Justin Madders. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/23917
80% of train services now in public ownership https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/80-of-train-services-now-in-public-ownership.html #DepartmentForTransport #GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatBritishRailways #GreatNorthern #NetworkRail #southern #thameslink
80% of train services now in public ownership
Yesterday, Sunday, 31st May, train services operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes those operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express, were transferred into public ownership.
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June 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM
80% of train services now in public ownership https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/80-of-train-services-now-in-public-ownership.html #DepartmentForTransport #GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatBritishRailways #GreatNorthern #NetworkRail #southern #thameslink
Somerset station returned to former glory thanks to heritage restoration #accessibility #CastleCary #DepartmentForTransport #GreatWesternRailway #HeartOfWessexLine #RailwayHeritageTrust #restoration #somerset
Somerset station returned to former glory thanks to heritage restoration
The newly restored Castle Cary station in Somerset was officially opened today (Monday 17 August) by Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) Chair, Andrew Haines.
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August 24, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Somerset station returned to former glory thanks to heritage restoration #accessibility #CastleCary #DepartmentForTransport #GreatWesternRailway #HeartOfWessexLine #RailwayHeritageTrust #restoration #somerset
A shocking example of how UK's #DepartmentForTransport 's general incompetence and inability to add up is helping the Government to wrongly claim that it's possible to hit our #carbon budgets and expand airports. Well done to @theaef.bsky.social for their superb detective work. #NoThirdRunway
March 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
A shocking example of how UK's #DepartmentForTransport 's general incompetence and inability to add up is helping the Government to wrongly claim that it's possible to hit our #carbon budgets and expand airports. Well done to @theaef.bsky.social for their superb detective work. #NoThirdRunway
Construction of New Station begins on the Dartmoor Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/construction-of-new-station-begins-on-the-dartmoor-line.html #DartmoorLine #DepartmentForTransport #devon #DevonCountyCouncil #NetworkRail #okehampton
Construction of New Station begins on the Dartmoor Line
A new station begins construction near Okehampton
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February 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Construction of New Station begins on the Dartmoor Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/construction-of-new-station-begins-on-the-dartmoor-line.html #DartmoorLine #DepartmentForTransport #devon #DevonCountyCouncil #NetworkRail #okehampton
c2c train services become sixth to be transferred to public ownership https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/c2c-train-services-become-sixth-to-be-transferred-to-public-ownership.html #c2c #DepartmentForTransport #essex #GreatBritishRailways
c2c train services become sixth to be transferred to public ownership
Next Sunday, 20th July, train services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness currently operated by c2c will be transferred to public ownership.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
c2c train services become sixth to be transferred to public ownership https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/c2c-train-services-become-sixth-to-be-transferred-to-public-ownership.html #c2c #DepartmentForTransport #essex #GreatBritishRailways
Leisure is the most popular reason for rail travel, new report shows https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/leisure-is-the-most-popular-reason-for-rail-travel-new-report-shows.html #AvantiWestCoast #DepartmentForTransport
Leisure is the most popular reason for rail travel, new report shows
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (Thursday 9 April) published a report showing that the most popular reason for passengers to travel by train is for leisure.
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April 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Leisure is the most popular reason for rail travel, new report shows https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/leisure-is-the-most-popular-reason-for-rail-travel-new-report-shows.html #AvantiWestCoast #DepartmentForTransport
A question on #DepartmentForTransport #RemoteWorking tabled by Sir John Hayes on 08-09-2026 has been answered by Justin Madders. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-08/27863
September 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM
A question on #DepartmentForTransport #RemoteWorking tabled by Sir John Hayes on 08-09-2026 has been answered by Justin Madders. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-08/27863
Greater Thameslink Railway invest £3.6 million in train makeover #class_700 #DepartmentForTransport #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatBritishRailways #GreaterThameslinkRailway #siemens #thameslink #ThreeBridges
Greater Thameslink Railway invest £3.6 million in train makeover
Govia Thameslink Railway, now Greater Thameslink Railway (since transferring to public ownership), has improved passenger experience through cleaner trains.
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June 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Greater Thameslink Railway invest £3.6 million in train makeover #class_700 #DepartmentForTransport #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatBritishRailways #GreaterThameslinkRailway #siemens #thameslink #ThreeBridges
£5m funding available in competition to improve rail passenger experience https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/5m-funding-available-in-competition-to-improve-rail-passenger-experience.html #accessibility #DepartmentForTransport #InnovateUk
£5m funding available in competition to improve rail passenger experience
The Department for Transport will make £5m in funding available in a competition to improve passenger experience using pioneering technology.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
£5m funding available in competition to improve rail passenger experience https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/5m-funding-available-in-competition-to-improve-rail-passenger-experience.html #accessibility #DepartmentForTransport #InnovateUk
Milestone for South London railway station’s accessibility project https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/milestone-for-south-london-railway-stations-accessibility-project.html #DepartmentForTransport #HitherGreen #london #NetworkRail #SouthEast
Milestone for South London railway station’s accessibility project
The spans for Hither Green’s new fully accessible bridge have been installed
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May 10, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Milestone for South London railway station’s accessibility project https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/milestone-for-south-london-railway-stations-accessibility-project.html #DepartmentForTransport #HitherGreen #london #NetworkRail #SouthEast
Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/publicly-owned-train-operators-take-steps-to-improve-accessibility.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #AudleyEnd #c2c #ChangingPlaces #DaisyHill #DepartmentForTransport #GreatYarmouth
Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility
The Department for Transport has revealed how train operators in public ownership are improving the accessibility of their services.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/publicly-owned-train-operators-take-steps-to-improve-accessibility.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #AudleyEnd #c2c #ChangingPlaces #DaisyHill #DepartmentForTransport #GreatYarmouth
Operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus, are proposing to introduce a band on all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and stations. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/plans-announced-to-ban-vaping-on-metro-trains.html #DepartmentForTransport #metro
Plans announced to ban vaping on Metro trains
Operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus, are proposing to introduce a band on all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and stations.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus, are proposing to introduce a band on all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and stations. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/plans-announced-to-ban-vaping-on-metro-trains.html #DepartmentForTransport #metro
Network Rail Wales and Borders has submitted a business case for the South Wales Relief Line Upgrade (SWRLU). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/new-stations-and-relief-line-upgrades-proposed-for-south-wales.html #cardiff #CardiffCentral #DepartmentForTransport #NetworkRail
New stations and relief line upgrades proposed for South Wales
Network Rail Wales and Borders has submitted a business case for the South Wales Relief Line Upgrade (SWRLU).
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March 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Network Rail Wales and Borders has submitted a business case for the South Wales Relief Line Upgrade (SWRLU). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/new-stations-and-relief-line-upgrades-proposed-for-south-wales.html #cardiff #CardiffCentral #DepartmentForTransport #NetworkRail
Midlands Connect Secure Government Funding https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/midlands-connect-secure-government-funding.html #DepartmentForTransport #midlands #MidlandsConnect #MidlandsRailHub #NetworkRail #WestMidlandsRailExecutive
Midlands Connect Secure Government Funding
A new rail improvement scheme, which will benefit 7 million people, has been given the go-ahead.
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July 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Midlands Connect Secure Government Funding https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/midlands-connect-secure-government-funding.html #DepartmentForTransport #midlands #MidlandsConnect #MidlandsRailHub #NetworkRail #WestMidlandsRailExecutive
The investment aims to provide easy step-free access to the station to help boost visitors. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/access-for-all-scheme-funds-new-lifts-at-greater-manchester-railway-station.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #bryn #DaisyHill #DepartmentForTransport #GreaterManchester
Access for All Scheme Funds New Lifts at Greater Manchester Railway Station
As part of a £5.75 million investment by Transport for Greater Manchester, two new lifts have been installed on Irlam station.
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May 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The investment aims to provide easy step-free access to the station to help boost visitors. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/access-for-all-scheme-funds-new-lifts-at-greater-manchester-railway-station.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #bryn #DaisyHill #DepartmentForTransport #GreaterManchester
A contract has been awarded to deliver major improvements across stations in Greater Manchester. #AccessForAll #accessibility #bredbury #davenport #DepartmentForTransport #FloweryField #GreaterManchester #kier #levenshulme #manchester
Manchester stations set for major upgrades as contract awarded to Kier
A contract has been awarded to deliver major improvements across stations in Greater Manchester.
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September 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
A contract has been awarded to deliver major improvements across stations in Greater Manchester. #AccessForAll #accessibility #bredbury #davenport #DepartmentForTransport #FloweryField #GreaterManchester #kier #levenshulme #manchester
Derbyshire rail station gets step-free access https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/derbyshire-rail-station-gets-step-free-access.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #alfreton #DepartmentForTransport #derbyshire #NetworkRail
Derbyshire rail station gets step-free access
Network Rail has successfully completed a Department for Transport Access for All project at Alfreton station.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Derbyshire rail station gets step-free access https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/derbyshire-rail-station-gets-step-free-access.html #AccessForAll #accessibility #alfreton #DepartmentForTransport #derbyshire #NetworkRail
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that new ticket gates are to be installed at stations and platforms across England. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/ticket-barrier-overhaul-at-railway-stations-around-england.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreatBritishRailways #ticketing
Ticket barrier overhaul at railway stations around England
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that new ticket gates are to be installed at stations and platforms across England.
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July 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that new ticket gates are to be installed at stations and platforms across England. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/ticket-barrier-overhaul-at-railway-stations-around-england.html #DepartmentForTransport #GreatBritishRailways #ticketing
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report following an incident that occurred in July 2025. #DepartmentForTransport #LondonOverground #NorwoodJunction #RailAccidentInvestigationBranchRaib
Report released following dangerous occurrence at Norwood Junction
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report following an incident that occurred in July 2025.
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June 22, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report following an incident that occurred in July 2025. #DepartmentForTransport #LondonOverground #NorwoodJunction #RailAccidentInvestigationBranchRaib
Northern and London North Eastern Railway create new joint ticket https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/northern-and-london-north-eastern-railway-create-new-joint-ticket.html #DepartmentForTransport #edinburgh #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway #northern
Northern and London North Eastern Railway create new joint ticket
Northern is helping its passengers save money with a new Family Ticket.
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July 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Northern and London North Eastern Railway create new joint ticket https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/07/northern-and-london-north-eastern-railway-create-new-joint-ticket.html #DepartmentForTransport #edinburgh #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway #northern
Final section of new footbridge installed at Darlington https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/final-section-of-new-footbridge-installed-at-darlington.html #darlington #DepartmentForTransport #LondonNorthEasternRailway #NetworkRail
Final section of new footbridge installed at Darlington
Network Rail contractor BAM have successfully installed the final section of a new footbridge at Darlington station.
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June 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Final section of new footbridge installed at Darlington https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/final-section-of-new-footbridge-installed-at-darlington.html #darlington #DepartmentForTransport #LondonNorthEasternRailway #NetworkRail