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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 […]

Buildings

Signal box moves 100 metres overnight

13 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The signal box at Lowdham in Nottinghamshire recently crossed the tracks to a new location just 100 metres away from where it has stood for over 120 years. It controlled train movements on the busy […]

Manchester's new Trafford Park line
Business

Trafford Park line wins 3 BCI Awards

13 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Three of this year’s British Construction Industry Awards went to transport projects – or rather, a transport project, as they all went to the new Trafford Park line on Manchester Metrolink. Constructed by MPT – […]

Appointments

New Community Rail Officer for Conwy Valley

13 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Karen Williams has been appointed as the new community rail officer for the Conwy Valley in North Wales. She will work for the Conwy Valley Railway Partnership and will engage with communities across the valley […]

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

Blackburn level crossing to be upgraded

12 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Daisyfield level crossing in Blackburn, Lancashire, is to be modernised in a £2.1 million project that will also include track and signalling & telecoms (S&T) work. The railway will be closed over three weekends starting […]

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 […]

Charity

Glenfinnan viaduct turns red on Armistice Day

11 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

On Wednesday 11 November 2020, the 102nd anniversary of Armistice Day, the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct lit up in ‘poppy’ as a tribute to all those who have lost their lives in defence of the country. […]

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 […]

Freight

Sheffield derailment causes widespread disruption

11 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

A freight train derailed at Sheffield station on Wednesday 11 November, closing part of the station and causing significant damage. It happened at about 02:45, as a train carrying cement came off the tracks while […]

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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
  • Bird closes West Coast main line
    10 April 2020 0
  • Cambridge South station infrastructure upgrades complete
    16 May 2025 0
  • Great Northern trains save energy and reduce carbon
    8 October 2020 0
  • First of four Class 60 locos delivered to DCRail
    22 November 2019 0
  • Anit Chandarana to be interim director general of DfT’s Rail Infrastructure Group
    6 July 2023 0
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