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Month: June 2020

Governance

More money for station projects in the North East

29 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the new station at Horden in County Durham opens, the Department for Transport has pledged a further investment of just over £11 million into two other stations in the North East. Of this, £8.7 […]

Business

New research shows people will continue to work from home or take to their cars rather than catch the train

28 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown eases, thought turns to what the new face of rail transport will look like. It seems most unlikely that people will get back on the train in the numbers they […]

Business

Innovate UK to fund trials of automated rail-corridor gauging technology

28 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Corridor Technology, which specialises in advanced rail, road and energy infrastructure inspections powered by artificial intelligence, has been selected for a fully funded trial of its automated rail-corridor gauging technology for Network Rail. The trial […]

Diversity

Train operators adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme to assist disabled passengers

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 5

Avanti West Coast has become the latest train operator to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme – an initiative for customers to discreetly indicate they have a hidden disability while travelling. Under the scheme, customers […]

Business

Taziker named as contractor to restore Bristol Temple Meads station roof

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Taziker Industrial has been named as the primary contractor for a three-year refurbishment of the Victorian roof on Bristol Temple Meads station that will bring it back to its former glory.   In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, […]

Accident Investigation

RAIB to investigate fatal accident at London Waterloo underground station

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) will be investigating a fatal accident that occurred at London Waterloo underground station on Tuesday 26 May 2020. At about 10:11 that morning, a passenger fell between the platform […]

Infrastructure

Major scheme to improve drainage at Manchester Victoria as part of wider flood-prevention works

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Flood-prevention work at Manchester Victoria station is being funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), which is investing £1 million in the scheme to bring drainage systems around the 166-year old station into the 21st […]

Business

First new Bombardier Movia C30 trains for Stockholm’s Red line delivered

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation has delivered its first Movia C30 metro trainsets for the Red line on the Stockholm metro system to Stockholm Public Transport (SL). Configured into four-car sets with a driver’s cab at each end, […]

Infrastructure

Cardiff Central receiving major facelift

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Cardiff Central station is receiving a facelift as a work has begun work to transform the appearance of Wales’ busiest station. Trio Building Contractors of Pontyclun, South Wales, has been appointed by Transport for Wales […]

Governance

More level crossing madness – Altrincham, Manchester.

26 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To drive home its message that everyone should treat level crossings with respect and obey the safety rules, Network Rail has released a video of a scooter crashing into both barriers at Navigation Road crossing […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
    3 June 2025 0
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • TSP Projects goes to Systra
    30 August 2019 0
  • LNER to run East Coast trains for at least three more years
    26 June 2020 0
  • Network Rail launches competition to encourage girls to seek careers in engineering
    23 June 2020 0
  • Gospel Oak to Barking line upgrades complete
    30 November 2020 0
  • Network Rail signaller Manny Kang raises £40,000 for Dementia UK
    3 October 2019 0
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