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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 […]

Events

Windrush railway worker recalls 31 years on the railway

30 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A former railway worker who came to Wales as part of the Windrush generation has been speaking of his 31 years working on the railway. 91-year-old Percival Hanniford from Cardiff, who was born in Jamaica, […]

High-speed

Second HS2 modular bridge installed

25 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A 914-tonne modular road bridge, the second of four being installed at site of HS2’s Interchange station near Birmingham, has been driven into place over the A446 in Solihull in only 45 minutes. The new […]

Events

Railway font launched at Margaret Calvert exhibition

24 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Designer Margaret Calvert, whose work can be seen on Britain’s transport network every day, is the subject of a display at the Design Museum in London from 21 October 2020 to 10 January 2021. Working […]

Business

CrossCountry franchise continues until October 2023

16 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

CrossCountry Trains has signed a new agreement with government to continue to operate the franchise until October 2023. This new contract between the Department for Transport and Arriva CrossCountry, which has run the franchise since […]

Environment

Cumbrian river restored to its original course

13 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The River Leith runs alongside the West Coast main line near Thrimby, eight miles south of Penrith in Cumbria. Because the river was straightened, it puts the railway it borders at risk from erosion. It […]

Innovation

HydroFLEX hydrogen-powered train takes to the main line

30 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train has run on the main line. The successful run by HydroFLEX, which has been supported with a £750,000 grant from the Department for Transport, follows almost two years’ development work […]

Business

Great Western Railway takes delivery of the UK’s first tri-mode train 

26 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Great Western Railway (GWR) has taken delivery of the first train in the UK able to run on overhead and third-rail electric lines and under its own diesel power. The so-called ‘tri-mode’ train is expected […]

Business

Avanti West Coast celebrates Pride in style!

25 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

While other train operators have brightened up trains with rainbows to celebrate Pride, Avanti West Coast is the first to have completely wrapped a train in Pride colours and had it staffed entirely by an […]

Events

Near miss at foot crossing in Kent sparks safety appeal

20 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

A group of walkers has narrowly avoided being missed by a train at a foot crossing between Shoreham and Otford, in Kent. While the front members of the group were already crossing when the train […]

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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
  • Škoda wins contract for metro trains for Bulgaria
    14 July 2023 0
  • For sale – 13 locomotives with nowhere to go
    17 August 2019 0
  • Clever videos – Alternative Face Mask
    23 April 2020 0
  • Embankment work in Cumbria almost complete
    23 June 2020 0
  • Mark Langman to leave Network Rail after 34 years
    21 July 2020 0
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