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ScotRail covers train faces to encourage passengers to do the same

24 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As worrying reports continue to come in of train passengers not wearing face coverings for all or part of their journey, two of ScotRail’s iconic high-speed Inter7City trains have covered their faces to help raise […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

PM: “Anybody may use public transport”

17 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

“From today, we are making clear that anybody may use public transport” was a clear and somewhat surprising statement made by the Prime Minister as he hosted his first Coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing for two weeks […]

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LNER produces regional face masks designs

16 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

Now that face coverings must be worn when passengers travel by train, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has produced three designs on a regional theme for its customers to order. The three designs – a […]

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Heritage railways reopen for business

12 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown slowly eases, the UK’s heritage railways are starting to come out of hibernation and are opening again for enthusiasts and tourists. To help them do this safely, the Heritage Railway […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New GWR train livery says ‘thank you’ – 116 times!

3 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Great Western Railway (GWR) has given one of its Class 802 Intercity Express Trains a new livery, thanking key workers for their incredible efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a theme of ‘The nation says […]

Business

Safer Travel Pledge from train operators as train schedules increase

3 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the lockdown eases, and more people travel to work, train companies respond by increasing their schedules, which were drastically cut back during the worst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. As part of planning to […]

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Bikes for Bedfordshire hospital staff

19 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Thameslink, Luton Council and Sustrans, the charity promoting cycling and walking, have helped around 30 key NHS workers ‘get on their bikes’ to travel to work. They all work at Bedfordshire hospitals and are benefitting […]

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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 […]

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Face masks on trains – is this what they meant?

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

15 June 2020 was the day that the wearing of face coverings became mandatory on trains in England, as well as on other forms of public transport. But it seems that, in some places, the […]

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Kilsby tunnel work planned in 10 days!

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

While many companies were forced to shut down during while Coronavirus (COVID-19) was at its peak, the railways kept on running, transporting freight and key workers around the country. Not only that, engineers also had […]

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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
  • Government again rejects inspector’s recommendation over coal mining
    9 September 2020 3
  • West Coast main line reopens after two weeks as work in Kilsby tunnel is completed
    18 May 2020 0
  • Demand for passenger assistance from rail passengers in West Midlands soars
    22 July 2019 0
  • Queen’s Speech a disappointment for rail
    14 October 2019 0
  • LNER adds Yorkshire Rose face covering to its collection
    1 August 2020 1
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