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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 […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cable thieves strike again

3 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

One element of society is taking advantage of the railways running a reduced service and therefore being less busy than usual – cable thieves. Thieves have struck in several areas of the network recently, tearing […]

Events

Man jailed for defrauding train operators

3 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Thomas William Ingram, a serial fraudster who defrauded train companies out of over £40,000 over a period of five years, has been jailed for two years The 34-year-old, who comes from Blackpool, pleaded guilty to […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

BTP responds to demands for more police at stations

25 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Following demands from TSSA union general secretary Manuel Cortes and others, the British Transport Police (BTP) has announced that 500 officers will be deployed to ensure that passengers make only essential journeys during the Coronovirus […]

Governance

Shropshire woman guilty of damaging level crossing barriers

24 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A woman who crashed her car into barriers at Onibury level crossing in Shropshire, and then fled the scene on foot having abandoned her car, has been sentenced at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court. Lauren Lewis, 22, […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Union calls for police deployment at London stations

24 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

As the government tries to make people stay at home, not gather in groups and not travel unless absolutely necessary, the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) has called for police to be deployed at all […]

Europe

Germany: Man arrested for sabotaging high-speed line

22 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A man has been arrested for an apparent attempt to sabotage a German high-speed railway line. According to reports by German magazine Der Spiegel on Friday 20 March, bolts that hold the track down on […]

Business

Transport for Wales introduces body cameras for staff

13 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

In a bid to improve safety for both passengers and staff, Transport for Wales (TfW) is introducing the use of body-worn cameras. A trial will be conducted in partnership with the British Transport Police. Selected […]

Events

Railway staff attacked at Bournville station

17 January 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

British Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV images of six men that are being sought after West Midlands Railway staff were attacked at Bournville station in Birmingham. At 21:45 on Friday 15 November 2019, the […]

Governance

Lorry smashes through level crossing barriers at Hartlebury, Worcestershire

23 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has released CCTV footage of a lorry smashing through closing level-crossing barriers at Hartlebury, Worcestershire. The vehicle, a white, unbranded small lorry, failed to stop at flashing red lights, completely severing one barrier […]

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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
  • Work starts to replace Cuffley railway bridge, Hertfordshire
    6 October 2020 0
  • Family group misuses level crossing in Essex
    20 July 2020 0
  • Bombardier to maintain Avanti Super Voyager fleet
    12 December 2019 0
  • New GWR train livery says ‘thank you’ – 116 times!
    3 July 2020 0
  • Investigation into fatal accident at Tyseley depot
    20 December 2019 0
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