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Major road bridge on A1 near Gateshead to partially close for repairs

30 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The bridge that carries the A1 trunk road over the East Coast main line railway at Allerdene, close to junction 67 near Gateshead and the Angel of the North, is to be partially closed to […]

Accident Investigation

Aberdeen to Dundee railway line ready to reopen after fatal accident in August

30 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee, that has shut since it was badly damaged by the fatal derailment on 12 August 2020, will reopen on Tuesday, 4 November 2020. The incident caused extensive damage […]

Business

Hitachi and Mitsubishi to supply Panama Metro Line 3

30 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A consortium made up of Hitachi, Hitachi Rail STS and Mitsubishi has signed a US$883 million (£683 million) contract with HPH Consortium, the prime contractor for Panama Metro Line 3. This completes the process that […]

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, […]

Appointments

Dave Bennett leaves AECOM for Atkins

30 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dave Bennett has left his position as head of operations and business continuity at AECOM and will join Atkins in the New Year as operations, improvements & innovation director for its UK and Europe business. […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How to wear your face mask, and why

29 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

With everyone having to wear a face covering in stations, on trains and in shops, Rail Insider has called upon one of Greater Manchester Police’s crack units to demonstrate to the public how to wear […]

Infrastructure

Balham station upgrade underway

29 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Balham station in South London is undergoing an extensive upgrade, which is due to be completed by Spring 2021. The station first opened in 1856 as Balham Hill and was actually situated on the west […]

Charity

London Poppy Day launched at Waterloo

29 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

London Waterloo played host to the Armed Forces as the Royal British Legion held a socially-distanced London Poppy Day launch at the station. Armed forces personnel attend alongside volunteers to raise money for the Poppy […]

Heritage

New footbridge for Eridge station

28 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A new £1.8 million footbridge at Eridge station in East Sussex has replaced the time-expired bridge to protect the safety of those using the bridge and the trains operating below. Eridge station lies on the […]

Infrastructure

Barmouth viaduct restoration extended to take advantage of lockdown

28 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Network Rail’s £25 million restoration of the Barmouth viaduct is to be accelerated by extending works for an additional 48 hours during Wales’ firebreak lockdown. Over 150 years old, the viaduct is now in poor […]

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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
  • Stobart Rail & Civils for sale?
    24 June 2020 1
  • West Midland Interchange receives Development Consent Order approval
    6 May 2020 0
  • Matt Byrne takes over as head of Bombardier Transportation UK
    8 October 2019 0
  • Two new directors at Taziker
    28 January 2021 0
  • New substation near Luton is the first of 8 for the Midland main line
    23 April 2019 0
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