Customer News
Our customers are many and varied. Here are a selection of stories crafted and published via our Integrated Newsrooms

Murals, cultural celebrations and screening events - Euro 2025 fund projects announced
The 16 projects that will share a £1 million support fund to celebrate Cymru women's first-ever European championship footballing appearance have been announced.

Statement from Moray Council Civic Leader marking the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Moray Council will lower flags above HQ to half-mast on Saturday to mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Accessibility upgrades provide further improvements to Stoneleigh station in Surrey
Stoneleigh has become the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step free, following the completion of a £9.1m investment to improve accessibility.

'Plan ahead' message as city gears up for 2025's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
People across Leeds are being encouraged to get up to speed with the traffic and travel arrangements for one of the highlights of the city’s sporting and fundraising calendar.

CSignum secures £6M to transform underwater wireless networks
CSignum, the leading provider of wireless technology extending IoT communications beneath the surface, has completed a £6 million Series A funding round. The investment will accelerate growth of its EM-2 family of products which are transforming the way critical wireless sensor data is transmitted from submerged environments to networks above.


Major disruption on Hereford to Shrewsbury Rail Line
Rail services between Hereford and Shrewsbury are currently experiencing significant disruption following the collapse of an underground culvert.

Advance train tickets now available on TransPennine Express ticket machines
Advance train tickets are now available for customers to buy using TransPennine Express (TPE) ticket machines offering better value for customers at stations.

Engineers work their magic on world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
A team of specialist engineers have cast a protective spell over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with the completion of a year-long, £3.4 million restoration project.

'Major milestone' reached as 250,000 journeys are made on the Northumberland Line
Passengers who have made more than 250,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services are being reminded they can beat the queues for tickets by buying online.


Cartrefi Conwy acquires key site in Rhos-on-Sea to deliver high-quality affordable housing
Cartrefi Conwy, a leading provider of social housing, has announced the successful acquisition of a key piece of land at Dinerth Road, Rhos-on-Sea, from the Welsh Government.

Arriva Group submits open access rail application to connect Newcastle and Brighton, via London Gatwick
- New services operated by Arriva’s Grand Central would introduce a direct rail connection between the Northeast and Midlands to London Gatwick and the South Coast.
- Making better use of available network capacity, the proposed route would connect underserved communities in the UK and enhance long-distance connectivity without the need to interchange through London.
- The application reflects Arriva’s wider European strategy to connect people and places through sustainable transport solutions, strengthening regional economies and supporting modal shift.

Liverpool FC home game expected to prompt busy Sunday for passengers
Rail passengers travelling through Liverpool Lime street station are being advised to plan ahead with large numbers of people expected to travel into the city on Sunday (27 April).

Mind over matter: Lindsey’s marathon journey for Mind
E.ON has partnered with Mind as part of its broader commitment to supporting wellbeing and in collaboration with our colleagues, we’ve proudly raised more than £250,000 for the charity since 2022.

The E.ON team making a difference for the Greener Game
We sit down for a chat with Brian Taylor, Antony Atkin, and Sam Hilton, members of the all-star E.ON Control Solutions team behind our ongoing collaborative initiative with the Football Association – the Greener Game.

Greener Game energy surveys underway at grassroots clubs
E.ON Next's partnership with The FA aimed at helping grassroots football clubs improve their energy efficiency is now well underway.

Council Leader on Finsbury Leisure Centre and primary schools' decisions
Proposals to re-build Finsbury Leisure Centre and build around 200 new homes have been withdrawn following a decision by Islington Council’s Executive yesterday (Thursday, 24 April).
Councillors also agreed to move forward with plans to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude & St Paul’s primary schools.
In a statement, Council Leader Cllr Una O’Halloran explains these difficult decisions, and sets out how the council is working to create a more equal future.

Innovating for a sustainable future
José Davila, E.ON UK’s Director of Strategy and Innovation, comments on the IEA’s energy innovation report, and how research and development is a vital – and thriving – pathway to more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

ONE WEEK TO GO: Buses replace trains in the Basingstoke area while Network Rail carry out vital track improvements over Bank Holiday weekend
Buses will replace trains in the Basingstoke area over the early May Bank Holiday Weekend (Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May) while Network Rail complete essential track improvements.

Wales and Japan deepen ties at Tokyo showcase
Wales’ economic ties with Japan have been further strengthened at an investor showcase in Tokyo.