Train operator Southeastern's new high speed service linking Kent with St Pancras International station in central London has been such a success... continue

Meera Rambissoon
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today awarded the South Central rail franchise to Govia subsidiary Southern Railways - the current franchise... continue

Fashion We are in the midst of a 1980s fashion revival incase you didn’t know and Gatwick Express, now part of Govia’s Southern rail... continue

Dave Holladay, Glasgow
Let me congratulate Govia on retaining the Southern rail franchise. It has been a focus of interest for many who use cycles and rail services in the... continue

Three years ago Graham Eccles retired as main board director of Stagecoach’s rail division stating: “I’m leaving the heavy rail... continue

Despite attracting four powerful bidders, the competition for the new South Central franchise was as notable for the companies which decided not to... continue

In the past four years, the Department for Transport and Transport for London have awarded 11 rail franchises – Integrated Kent, Great Western,... continue

James Dark
Bidding to retain any rail franchise has its own peculiar pressures, and in the case of Govia’s attempt to keep its South Central contract,... continue

James Dark
The past year’s economic mayhem has been wreaking havoc with the business plans and expectations of many industries. Banks have gone bust, long... continue

In the midst of a recession passenger transport operators are wise to be aware that their pricing policy has to be sensitive to consumers’... continue

Southeastern will start running a high speed ‘preview’ service of its new 140mph bullet trains on the June 29. The service will run on... continue

Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today awarded the South Central rail franchise to Govia subsidiary Southern Railways - the current franchise... continue

Rail franchise award points way ahead The first rail contract to be awarded since the recession started will be an... continue

Meera Rambissoon
Southeastern has announced that a limited high speed ‘preview’ service on High Speed 1 between Ashford International, Ebbsfleet... continue

Meera Rambissoon
London Midland has announced that industrial action by members of the RMT Union, scheduled for Tuesday May 19 Thursday May 21, has now been suspended... continue

Passengers believe train services are worse since the Department for Transport awarded a franchise to London Midland, an inquiry has warned. continue

Train operator London Midland says that it is to hold further talks with the RMT union, despite it calling two 24-hour strikes next week. Some senior... continue

Southeastern Trains will not impose the full 35% premium fare it is entitled to charge for its 140mph services which will operate on the Channel... continue

Some rail services are to be axed when new high-speed trains are introduced in parts of south east England. The launch of "j... continue

Rumours are sweeping the rail industry that Department for Transport is close to finalising the winner of the new South Central rail franchise.... continue