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£1.2 million facelift for Burgess Hill station

26 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The platform canopies at Burgess Hill station, on the Brighton main line in West Sussex, have been refurbished as part of a £1.2 million facelift that has also seen improvements made to the station building. […]

Infrastructure

Historic Prudhoe footbridge reopens after restoration

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Grade II listed footbridge at Prudhoe station has reopened following a £500 million refurbishment project that has restored the bridge to its former glory. Prudhoe lies on the on the Tyne Valley line, which […]

Infrastructure

Construction milestone for Ealing Broadway upgrade

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The work to remodel Ealing Broadway station, extending the platforms at the station to accommodate the new Elizabeth line trains, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the first phase of the structural […]

Business

Five entrants go forward to second phase of
Re-Imagining Railway Stations design competition

20 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Re-Imagining Railway Stations design competition, launched by Network Rail and RIBA Competitions in July 2020, now moves on to phase two. The first phase of the competition attracted more than 200 entrants from 34 […]

Infrastructure

New canopies for St Denys station

16 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The platform canopies at St Denys station in Southampton are to be renewed, providing a better experience for passengers on South West Railway (SWR) services. The current wooden structure is in poor condition. It often […]

Infrastructure

Removal of derailed Sheffield freight train continues

13 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The recovery of a derailed freight train that came off the rails in Sheffield station on Wednesday 11 November will continue over the weekend, as will work to fix track and signalling equipment which was […]

Infrastructure

Snodland station upgrade and mural

13 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The footbridge at Snodland station, on the Medway Valley Line in Kent, is to be refurbished with new surfacing, tactile strips on platforms, handrails and staircase coverings. Serving the village of Snodland and lying close […]

Infrastructure

Station lift upgrades continue

12 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail is having a ‘push’ on lift replacements and refurbishments, it seems. After Rail Insider recently published details of lift upgrades at Lichfield Trent Valley, Selhurst and Tamworth, Network Rail has now released information […]

Infrastructure

Extra park-and-ride spaces for Manchester Metrolink

11 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Manchester Metrolink is to increase its park-and-ride provision at Radcliffe and Whitefield, having received planning approval from Bury Council. The number of parking spaces will be increased at Radcliffe by 111 to 480 and at […]

Infrastructure

Tamworth station lifts back in service

5 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The lifts at Tamworth station have been refurbished as part of Network Rail’s West Coast South route enhancements programme. Tamworth is a split-level station. Platforms 1 and 2, on the West Coast Main Line between […]

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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
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Stadler takes over responsibility for maintaining the Tyne and Wear Metro fleet
    5 October 2020 0
  • New chief constable for BTP
    2 December 2020 1
  • Disused tunnels to be reopened at King’s Cross
    1 July 2019 0
  • First Greater Anglia Class 720 arrives at Ilford
    15 January 2020 0
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