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Trade marks and registered designs post-Brexit

23 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

John Ferdinand, trademark attorney at intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk, warns that the legal protection of trademarks and designs will change after the UK leaves the European Union. With the UK’s Brexit transition period […]

Europe

The Channel Tunnel: the other Brexit border

14 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Laurent Bonnaud, a long-time student of the Channel Tunnel and its place as the only land border between the UK and mainland Europe, considers the history of this border and how it is changing with […]

Accident Investigation

Are delays at Stonehaven unwarranted?

23 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

A clarification issued by the Department for Transport, on behalf of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), and published in Rail Magazine, has made it clear that delays to the reopening of the line at […]

Infrastructure

Dealing with ageing infrastructure

10 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dr Luke Prendergast, assistant professor in civil engineering at the University of Nottingham, considers the problems caused by the railway’s aging infrastructure. The UK has an ageing rail network that is under increasing pressure from […]

Business

Office for National Statistics to review train company classification

10 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), which collects, analyses and disseminates statistics about the UK’s economy, society and population, is reviewing how it classifies train operating companies. In a statement released on 9 July 2020, […]

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

Heritage railways await government decision on new coal mine

12 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 5

Even in these ‘green’ times, the UK still uses five million tonnes of coal a year. It is used, still, for power generation, for cement manufacture, for iron and steel production, for domestic heating and, […]

Comment

Encouraging women to take up STEM roles

8 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Diversity is a big challenge for all industries, but at least the message is getting across and actions are being taken. In particular, girls in education have not been taking up science, technology, engineering and […]

Business

Oakervee report recommends HS2 goes ahead

11 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The Oakervee Review into HS2 has finally been published by the Department for Transport after it was delayed by the general election. It recommends that, on balance, Ministers should proceed with the HS2 project, subject […]

Business

Rail 2050 manifesto sets out RIA’s vision for the rail industry.

13 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the industry body that represents over 290 companies, has proved that not only political parties can launch a manifesto in advance of a general election. RAIL 2050 is RIA’s manifesto […]

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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
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 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
  • First Australian heavy-rail contract for Keolis
    21 September 2020 0
  • Derailed freight train at Eastleigh causes ongoing disruption
    1 February 2020 1
  • Two trains come close to colliding at Chalfont & Latimer station
    7 July 2020 0
  • Metrolink introduces contactless ticketing
    15 July 2019 0
  • Great Western Railway takes delivery of the UK’s first tri-mode train 
    26 August 2020 1
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