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Accident Investigation

Track worker has narrow escape near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

1 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating a near miss in which a track worker narrowly missed being hit by a train near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The details are that, at around 16:28 on […]

Governance

Prime Minister intends to invigorate the economy by building houses and infrastructure

30 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In a major speech, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his plans for the United Kingdom after COVID-19. Speaking in Dudley, he described how, in order to rebuild the economy, the government will use the […]

Governance

More money for station projects in the North East

29 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the new station at Horden in County Durham opens, the Department for Transport has pledged a further investment of just over £11 million into two other stations in the North East. Of this, £8.7 […]

Accident Investigation

RAIB to investigate fatal accident at London Waterloo underground station

27 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) will be investigating a fatal accident that occurred at London Waterloo underground station on Tuesday 26 May 2020. At about 10:11 that morning, a passenger fell between the platform […]

Governance

More level crossing madness – Altrincham, Manchester.

26 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To drive home its message that everyone should treat level crossings with respect and obey the safety rules, Network Rail has released a video of a scooter crashing into both barriers at Navigation Road crossing […]

Business

LNER to run East Coast trains for at least three more years

26 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

London North Eastern Railway (LNER), the train operator that runs services on the East Coast main line from London King’s Cross to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland, will continue to do […]

Accident Investigation

Near miss at a crossing in Suffolk

26 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A train travelling between Lowestoft and Ipswich was involved in a near miss with cars at Worlingham user-worked crossing. The incident occurred at around 13:42 on 8 June 2020, The signaller had given a permission […]

Governance

Online consultation on Belfast’s Yorkgate station

23 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Northern Ireland public transport operator Translink has announced plans to carry-out a remote and digital consultation for the redevelopment of Yorkgate Train Station. The project aims to deliver a high-quality sustainable transport hub to replace […]

Digital Railway

Government to invest extra £350 million on digital signalling for East Coast main line

22 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it will invest £350 million to install state-of-the art electronic signalling on the East Coast main line, to cut journey times and reduce delays. This new cash […]

Governance

HydroFLEX attracts government grant to continue development

17 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train, which is being developed by the University of Birmingham and industry partner Porterbrook, will benefit from a £400,000 grant from the Department for Transport. The grant, which is part […]

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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
  • Rail Sector Deal UK Exports Survey Report published
    2 October 2020 0
  • DB Netz to buy fleet of overhead line maintenance vehicles from Harsco Rail
    17 September 2019 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Ford Bridgend Taskforce, headed by former NR chairman, makes progress
    20 January 2020 1
  • Trainspotting from home during Coronavirus lockdown
    2 May 2020 0
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