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HS2 starts procurement competition for signalling and traffic management systems

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

High Speed Two Ltd (HS2) has commenced its procurement process to decide which supplier will be asked to install both the in-cab signalling and traffic management systems for Britain’s new railway that will run some […]

Asset Management

First demonstration of using drones to inspect the railway ‘beyond visual line of sight’ of the operator

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

For the first time on UK infrastructure, AmeyVTOL has demonstrated the use of a drone to inspect the railway out of sight of its operator. Up until now, Civil Aviation Authority regulations have required all […]

Business

New Bombardier trams authorised to run in Düsseldorf

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bombardier Transportation’s latest Flexity trams have received authorisation to begin operation on the Düsseldorf and Duisburg network in Germany. A fleet of 59 high-floor trams is being delivered to Rheinbahn. Board member Michael Richarz said: […]

Blue for NHS

Welsh and Scottish stations are lit ‘Blue for NHS’

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Two stations in Network Rail’s Wales and Borders region and one in Scotland are the latest to have turned blue on ‘Clap for NHS’ Thursday. So far, every week, Network Rail has added a couple […]

Charity

Southern train crew thank key workers in music video

15 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A classic American gospel song, made famous by Johnny Cash and Mumford & Sons, has been rewritten and reworked by two Southern Rail conductors and a train driver at Eastbourne to praise key workers and […]

Governance

Level crossing misuse in Kent sparks safety warning

14 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Potentially dangerous misuse of two level crossings in Kent, which took place within a day of each other, has generated warnings from Network Rail about taking risks around the railway. One incident took place at […]

Events

Level crossing abuse

14 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

British Transport Police has released video of a man forcing his way through closed barriers at Brimsdown level crossing in Enfield, North London, at 6am on Tuesday 5 May. He narrowly escapes being hit by […]

Business

More contactless ticketing options for Northern Ireland

13 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Norther Ireland’s Translink has introduced an extended range of new ‘mLink’ app ticket options as part of its drive towards contactless ticketing.  The move reflects a huge growth in demand for contactless payments, particularly during […]

Appointments

Network Rail board adds three new directors

13 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Three new directors have joined the Network Rail board. Mark Bayley and Fiona Ross have been appointed as non-executive directors by Network Rail, replacing board members who have retired. Both have extensive and relevant experience […]

Business

RIA raises key Coronavirus-related concerns with Transport Select Committee

13 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has published its submission to the Transport Select Committee on the impact of Coronavirus to rail businesses. The Transport Committee is asking […]

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  • Derailed train causes delays and cancellations to services to and from London Euston
  • Arriva wins £640 million contract to run main-line train services in Czechia
  • ERTMS digital signalling deployed in northern Sweden
  • Eurostar services disrupted after problems near Lille
  • VTG Rail appoints Matt Hannant as Head of Sales and Marketing
  • Gareth Davies named as SYSTRA’s Market Director for Water & Environment
  • SNCF Voyageurs orders 96 additional RER NG trainsets from Alstom
  • Infrastructure and increased investment needed to unlock economic growth – Transport for the North
  • Report highlights disparity in transport investment between London and the North
  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
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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 front bogie on a London Northwestern Railway train derailed near Bletchley on the West Coast main line.
  • Arriva has won a contract to operate long-distance electric rail services in Czechia from December 2028.
  • ERTMS has been deployed on Sweden's Iron Ore line.
  • Alstom’s RER NG has been running on the RER D line since December 2024.
  • Eurostar services disrupted after problems near Lille
    25 June 2025 0
  • VTG Rail appoints Matt Hannant as Head of Sales and Marketing
    23 June 2025 0
  • Gareth Davies named as SYSTRA’s Market Director for Water & Environment
    23 June 2025 0
  • Alstom’s RER NG has been running on the RER D line since December 2024.
    SNCF Voyageurs orders 96 additional RER NG trainsets from Alstom
    23 June 2025 0
  • Infrastructure and increased investment needed to unlock economic growth – Transport for the North
    23 June 2025 0
  • Report highlights disparity in transport investment between London and the North
    9 June 2025 0
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
    Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
    4 June 2025 0
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
    Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
    4 June 2025 0
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
    Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
    4 June 2025 0
  • 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
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Angel Trains CEO to retire in September
    4 June 2020 0
  • Network Rail’s plans for Christmas and New Year
    22 December 2020 0
  • New technology will alert passengers to busy trains and stations before leaving home
    5 June 2020 0
  • Network Rail cancels rent payments to support retailers and tenants
    20 March 2020 0
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