Rail Delivery Group

Our Green Travel Pledge has evolved into Green Travel Data https://lnkd.in/eDcS43p8, with an expanded dataset covering both business and leisure (weekend) travel across almost every direct rail journey in Britain. It provides the country’s most accurate and trusted rail carbon data, showing that rail is greener on 85% of routes and 93.76% of passenger journeys compared to car travel*. A new carbon calculator is now available to help businesses and individuals easily measure travel emissions and support progress towards net zero, ESG goals, and regulatory commitments. Find out more: raildeliverygroup.com/gtd #CarbonData #RailData  *(when compared to travelling by petrol/diesel car, based on the national average of 1.6 passengers per car).

Between October 2024 and January 2025, rail travel in Britain saw a record-breaking 380,280 pre-booked passenger assistance requests – the highest number since records began in 2012 and up 21% on the same period last year. Most of these were handled by train operators at local stations, while a third were at big Network Rail hubs. And these numbers only include booked in advance help, not spontaneous 'Turn up and Go' requests, so the real figure is likely even higher.

Last month our Rail Data Marketplace (RDM) team along with the Rail Industry Association (RIA) hosted a competition to address two key industry challenges: predicting ‘fix times’ for rail disruptions, and improving accessibility for passengers with additional needs. The Accessibility Challenge focused on identifying where step-free access is missing across the rail network. The winning team from Lancaster University created an interactive tool that maps these gaps, helping to highlight where improvements are most needed for disabled passengers. The Fix Time Challenge explored how long passengers actually need to change trains. The winning team from the University of Leeds built a model that uses station layout and passenger characteristics to recommend more realistic connection times – supporting smoother, less stressful journeys. Both projects show how smart use of data can lead to more inclusive and reliable #rail travel for everyone.

Our team recently took part in the Innovation 2025 Impact Stage at the Global Government Forum | Innovation, where Jez Smith shared success stories about our Rail Data Marketplace - an initiative that’s changing the game for #rail data access. The Rail Data Marketplace brings public and private data together in one place, making it easier than ever to collaborate. It helps people find, use, and share data seamlessly, with hassle-free licensing to keep things simple. By unlocking the true value of rail #data, it's helping the industry make smarter decisions and achieve better results. Find out more: www.raildata.org.uk

During our staff away day, we were delighted to welcome Rail Minister Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, who shared the Government's vision for a reformed railway. He highlighted the need for the rail sector to reflect the diverse communities it serves, with strong leadership and accountability driving progress. By working together, we can create a railway that delivers better service passengers can rely on while keeping costs down. As an organisation, we are committed to working together to achieve this and create a better railway for everyone in Britain.

“Rail does more than simply transport us from A to B; it’s a vital link to the people, places and experiences and it starts at a station. Stations support a wide range of local businesses and communities that enhance the overall experience of travelling by train. Rail can and must be the backbone of the country’s future growth and environmental ambitions, and rail stations are a key part of that growth.” - Jacqueline Starr, CEO, Rail Delivery Group.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women who’ve built successful careers in rail. Shay-Simone started in a ticket office while studying and is now a Driver Depot Manager, while Natalie began in admin and worked her way up to Head of Projects. Their stories highlight the power of seizing opportunities and inspire more women to carve out their own paths in the rail industry. #WHM2025 #WomensHistoryMonth South Western Railway

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) Awards in Cardiff, celebrating the incredible achievements of young talent across the industry. A huge congratulations to all the winners 🎉 The YRP unites and inspires the next generation of railway professionals through national events and Young Rail Tours, shaping the future of our industry. #RailwayTalent #FutureOfRail

Congratulations to our Smarter Information, Smarter Journeys team for winning the ‘Best Use of Technology – Passenger Impact’ award at last night’s SPOTLIGHT Rail Awards! 🏆 It’s great to see how better customer information is improving the passenger experience thanks to teamwork across the industry. The award-winning project makes train journeys streamlined by keeping digital ticket holders updated whenever there’s a change. #railtravel #rail #railcustomerinformation