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HS2 launches Innovation Accelerator

17 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

HS2 has launched its ‘Innovation Accelerator’ – a search for entrepreneurial ideas that can help drive project efficiencies and create wider long-term economic benefits around the scheme. The Innovation Accelerator is a call-to-arms for individuals […]

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VolkerFitzpatrick to build new depot at Gosforth

17 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

VolkerFitzpatrick has been contracted to build the new Tyne and Wear Metro depot at Gosforth, near Regent Centre Metro station and within walking distance of Newcastle Freeman Hospital. The contract was placed by Swiss train […]

Business

Keltbray to lose 300 jobs, mainly from London-based built environment projects

16 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Leading specialist engineering and construction services company Keltbray has announced a programme of redundancies due to the economic impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking on 10 June, chief operating officer Vince Corrigan looked back to the […]

Appointments

NCB brings in Dr George Bearfield as non-executive director

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Certification Body, the Network Rail subsidiary that provides a system-wide approach to railway assurance and certification on infrastructure, vehicle and plant projects, has appointed Dr George Bearfield to its board as a non-executive director. […]

Business

Vivarail secures £1.5 million loan to fund expansion

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Vivarail, the company based near Stratford-upon-Avon that is repurposing former London Underground trains as modular hybrid, battery and electric trains for lesser-used lines, has secured a £1.5 million loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund […]

Business

GBRf opens new freight route from Buxton to Crawley

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, has opened up a new service for building material supplier CEMEX from its Dove Holes quarry, near Buxton in Derbyshire, to Crawley in West […]

Business

Network Rail signs three-year deal with 3Squared

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has signed a three-year contract with Sheffield-based digital technology consultancy 3Squared, with an option to extend for 10 years, for the supply of its RailSmart Competency Management Solution. One of 3Squared’s largest partnerships […]

Appointments

New partner David Rose to join Rock Rail

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

David Rose, an expert in structured project finance, will be joining Rock Rail’s origination team in September 2020, working on financing opportunities in the UK and continental Europe. He has over 20 years’ experience of […]

Business

Face coverings mandatory on trains and other forms of public transport

14 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As train operators start to increase the number of services they are running, and the government’s requirement that face coverings be worn on public transport came into force on 15 June, passengers have been encouraged […]

Appointments

Rock Rail appoints two leading experts to its Advisory Board in Germany

10 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rock Rail, which provides innovative financing solutions and asset management services for rolling stock and other rail infrastructure, has appointed two leading rail industry experts to the Advisory Board of its new German business. Andrew […]

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  • 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
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
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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 new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
  • 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
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
    16 May 2025 0
  • Cambridge South station infrastructure upgrades complete
    16 May 2025 0
  • Alstom CEO to step down
    16 May 2025 0
  • Harting opens technology centre in India to meet growing requirements of Asian market
    15 May 2025 0
  • Train passes signal at danger near Loughborough, Leicestershire
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  • Thalys renews passenger Wi-Fi contract with Icomera
    26 August 2020 0
  • New BTP lead on trust, legitimacy and community relations
    21 September 2020 0
  • Wolverhampton station phase one opens for passengers
    22 May 2020 1
  • Bombardier wins contract to fit ETCS digital signalling to UK Electrostar fleet
    22 December 2020 0
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