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Three new directors for Crossrail

23 July 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Crossrail Limited has announced three new appointments to its board. A wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), Crossrail is jointly sponsored by the Department for Transport and TfL to deliver the Elizabeth line. […]

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Network Rail’s new Eastern region is the first to name its route directors

21 July 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail’s devolution plans came one step further to completion as the names of the four route directors for the Eastern region were revealed. Making the announcement, Rob McIntosh, who was himself only recently named […]

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Andy Lord to be new London Underground MD

15 July 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Andy Lord will become the new managing director of London Underground and TfL Engineering from 4 November 2019. Andy joined British Airways as a sponsored Engineering undergraduate and, […]

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Genesee & Wyoming to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and GIC

2 July 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Freightliner’s parent company, American group Genesee & Wyoming, is to be acquired by affiliates of Brookfield Infrastructure and GIC in a transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion. G&W owns a portfolio of 120 short line […]

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Frequentis’ new railway communications system in Finland wins international award

28 June 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The recent project in Finland, to replace GSM-R for railway telecommunications with the Unified Railway Communication and Application (URCA) system, has won ‘Best Use of Communications in Transport’ at the International Critical Communications Awards (ICAA), […]

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New technology at Oxenholme station makes parking more convenient

21 June 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Car park barriers have been removed at Oxenholme Lake District station and replaced by technology as Virgin trains has introduced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). This system, which reads vehicle number plates, is intended to […]

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Network Rail announces major new appointments

19 May 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Network Rail has announced its five new regional managing directors, appointed as part of chief executive Andrew Haines’ reorganisation and devolution plans for the company. Under those plans, there will be 13 routes, increased from […]

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Crossrail outlines plans to open the Elizabeth line late 2020 / early 2021

25 April 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Crossrail Limited, the Transport for London subsidiary that is charged with delivering the new Elizabeth line across and under London, has outlined a new plan to complete the outstanding works and bring the Elizabeth line […]

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Network Rail performance action plan approved by ORR

3 April 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s action plan, detailing how it will improve train performance for passengers and freight users, both immediately and in the longer term. In […]

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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
British Steel Christmas 2019 Crossrail HS2 London Overground London Underground Network Rail Northern Ireland Northern Powerhouse RAIB Scotland TfL Trako USA Wales West Midlands
  • 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
  • Government to conduct urgent review into TfL’s finances and future options
    20 July 2020 1
  • Government ends rail franchising
    21 September 2020 1
  • Belgian railways hit by cable theft
    31 August 2019 1
  • Stephanie Evans joins Greater Anglia as environment and energy manager
    22 May 2020 0
  • London Overground completes introduction of new train fleet
    6 November 2020 0
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