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Hospital gowns by Royal appointment

14 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Companies around the UK are responding to pleas by NHS hospitals and care homes for more personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. While engineering firms with 3D printers are making parts for facemasks, and major […]

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Siemens launches COVID-19 aid fund with CEO personally pledging €1 million

14 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To help relief organizations and medical facilities worldwide, as well as to individuals impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Siemens has set up an aid fund to be administered by its community-serving, non-profit organisation Siemens […]

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Dean of Newcastle thanks transport workers

10 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has released a message of thanks and support to transport workers who are keeping the region moving during the lockdown from the Dean of Newcastle, the Very Revd Geoff […]

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QTS uses 3D printer to help NHS

10 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

QTS Group, which, in conjunction with Network Rail Scotland’s works delivery team, donated 40 pairs of Bollé safety glasses to the Adult Theatre team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow last week, is […]

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Open-access train operators need government support

10 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

In the UK, two open-access train operators – Hull Trains and Grand Central – have already suspended all services. Even though they are owned by large groups, they have to live on their fare income […]

Blue for NHS

Glasgow Queen Street station goes blue to salute NHS heroes

10 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

It was the turn of the new glass frontage of Glasgow Queen Street Station to be lit-up in blue on 9 April to show solidarity with key workers and frontline NHS staff all across the […]

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SKM Warsaw signs contract for 21 new trains with Newag – at a distance

9 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A signing ceremony with a difference took place on Tuesday 7 April as Alan Beroud, president of the board of Szybka Kolei Miejska, and Zbigniew Konieczek, CEO of Newag, signed a contract for the supply […]

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Manufacturing and industry “critical part of our economy” – Alok Sharma

9 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, has written to all those involved in manufacturing and industry in the UK, thanking them for their work in keeping the economy going. In […]

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Bombardier to restart production after Easter

8 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

After a three-week pause, train production will recommence at Bombardier Transportation’s Litchuch Lane site in Derby on Tuesday 14 April. Heavy maintenance will restart at the company’s Ilford works in Essex on the same day […]

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Man attacked police for asking if his journey was essential

7 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A man who assaulted police officers simply because they asked him whether his journey was essential has pleaded guilty to assault charges at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. Two British Transport Police (BTP) officers were on patrol […]

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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
  • Network Rail plans major railway upgrade in West Yorkshire
    2 October 2020 0
  • Floods disrupt rail traffic in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
    8 November 2019 0
  • Work to start on £500,000 upgrade of Hebden Bridge station
    4 February 2020 0
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