All articles by Varsha Saraogi

New railcard halving rail ticket prices for teens goes on sale in the UK

A new 16-17 railcard which ensures half-price train travel for teens aged 16 and 17 across the UK has gone…
US railroads less cost-effective than trucks for freight transfer, says report

US railroads are increasingly witnessing a fall in their cost advantage for domestic shipping compared to trucks, according to a…
Rail passengers “negatively impacted” by train fare hike

Rail passengers have admitted to being negatively affected by rising fare prices in the UK, according to new research by…
TfL temporarily suspended Oyster site after credential stuffing attack

Transport for London's (TfL) was forced to temporarily suspend the website for its Oyster system after a credential stuffing attack…
Rail industry eliminates jargon from tickets to simplify buying process

The UK rail industry has committed to making ticket purchases easier for passengers by altering the terminology printed on them…

Heathrow Express partners with NCC Group to reduce downtime for its ticketing app

Heathrow Express has strengthened its partnership with cybersecurity and risk mitigation firm NCC Group to further secure as well as…
Railways can help reduce UK carbon emissions significantly by 2050, says report

From new ways of powering trains such as electrification and solar power to diesel-free worksites and sustainable rail stations, Britain’s…
UK commuters miss out on almost £100m railway compensation every year

Commuters in the UK are missing out on compensation worth £100m that they’re entitled to for delayed and cancelled trains,…
London Bridge station shortlisted for 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize

This week, London Bridge became the first underground station to be shortlisted for this year’s Royal Institute of British Architects…
Riding Sunbeams launch pilot scheme for UK’s first solar-powered railways

With the aim to leverage renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint, Network Rail has collaborated with Riding Sunbeams to…