Customer News

The First Minster of Wales Eluned Morgan has welcomed today’s announcement from the UK Government of a multi-billion-pound investment in Artificial Intelligence.

Pembrokeshire County Council will be holding two public engagement events to show people how plans for adapting to the impacts of climate change at Newgale have developed.

Registration for Moray children who will be starting primary school or nursery in August 2025 has officially opened today, 13 January 2025.

Residents can still have their say on proposed changes to Dudley Council’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR).

The 161-year old Hungerford railway bridge is to be restored to protect it for the future, with work set to be completed by the end of winter 2028

Over £1.2m of grant funding will help tackle litter across Wales and clean up our streets.

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and family have been celebrating her centenary in Fenwick.

The governors and staff at Tenby Church in Wales Primary School are delighted to have received their Estyn inspection report today, Friday 10th January, following full inspection early in November 2024. The glowing report praises the school for its care and support for pupils.

• London-based startups raised $10.8B overall last year  

• London AI startups raised $3.5B in VC in 2024 

• London health AI startups raised $556M in 2024;  the second-highest year on record  

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) is advising customers to plan ahead of the next two weekends in January due to engineering work. 

Thank you for responding to our consultation on the proposal to increase SSSC registration fees. The consultation closed on Monday 23 December 2024.

This winter, weekend engineering work on the Great Eastern and Southend Victoria/Southminster lines are planned to take place which will help keep the railway operating safely for Greater Anglia and Elizabeth line passengers.

Passengers and motorists are being advised of rail and road closures in 2025.

• Southeastern, Network Rail and Cordel have joined forces to install high-tech LiDAR sensors on rail maintenance trains
• Cordel uses artificial intelligence technology to provide accurate measurements of Southeastern platforms
• Work is now underway and data will be used to help improve the accessibility of potential new Southeastern trains

Passengers are benefitting from an upgrade to the large expanses of glazing at both ends of Stoke-on-Trent station.

Road Safety Scotland and the Scottish Government have today launched an important campaign warning drivers that not wearing a seatbelt could cost them their lives, and have a devastating impact on the loved ones they leave behind.

Cotswold District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and organisations across the district to share their views on the Council’s finances as it prepares to set the budget for the next financial year. 

Northern is ready to welcome millions of visitors to Bradford for the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.

• New Accessibility Maps help customers understand key accessibility information 
• Created using feedback from members of EMR's Accessibility Panel
• Maps available via website, at stations or from the Customer Service Centre

The free Motability Scheme Live events, formerly known as The Big Event and One Big Day, will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the latest vehicles and technology on the Motability Scheme.

More than £1 million of Welsh Government funding is being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.