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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 […]

Community

Royal visitor thanks Paddington station staff

27 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited London Paddington station on 27 October 2020 to thank staff for their commitment to keeping passengers safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During her visit, The Duchess of Cornwall met […]

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  • Siemens Mobility to install new mobile battery charging demonstrator at Long Marston
  • East West Rail / HS2 crossing earthworks completed
  • Ticketing specialist Unicard acquires Ecebs from Visa
  • Connecticut orders 60 Alstom railroad cars with options for 313 more
  • Access improvements at Warwick station delayed by unexpected foundations
  • Collision at Loversall Carr junction caused largely by driver fatigue
  • Tea room opens in restored Bricket Wood station building
  • Police thwart attempt to steal mail from train
  • West Yorkshire MP visits University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research
  • Rail regulator issues safety guidance for minor and heritage railways
British Steel Christmas 2019 Crossrail HS2 London Overground London Underground Network Rail Northern Ireland Northern Powerhouse RAIB Scotland TfL Trako USA Wales West Midlands
  • Phil Mortimer: So where does this leave the overall project budget and actual spend profile? What is the estimated ROI on this…
  • Phil Quantock: The RMT has learnt nothing since the disastrous 1982 strikes by both the ASLEF and NUR unions. If the unions…
  • Clive Payne: There is plenty of high quality coal remaining in the UK - you just need to know where it is.
  • Image of East West Rail overbridge at Calvert Nov 2023.
  • The acquisition of Ecebs from Visa will allow Unicard to add EMV solutions to its portfolio
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation has ordered 60 single-level rail cars from Alstom with options for 313 more
  • Engineers digging lift shafts at Warwick station have encountered unexpected buried foundations
  • Two young men were arrested inside a mail train and charged with theft
  • Jason McCartney MP (third left) visited the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research with the team from RIA North
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation has ordered 60 single-level rail cars from Alstom with options for 313 more
    Connecticut orders 60 Alstom railroad cars with options for 313 more
    9 August 2023 0
  • Engineers digging lift shafts at Warwick station have encountered unexpected buried foundations
    Access improvements at Warwick station delayed by unexpected foundations
    4 August 2023 0
  • Collision at Loversall Carr junction caused largely by driver fatigue
    3 August 2023 0
  • Tea room opens in restored Bricket Wood station building
    2 August 2023 0
  • Two young men were arrested inside a mail train and charged with theft
    Police thwart attempt to steal mail from train
    2 August 2023 0
  • Jason McCartney MP (third left) visited the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research with the team from RIA North
    West Yorkshire MP visits University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research
    2 August 2023 0
  • ORR has issued guidance on Safety Management Systems for minor and heritage railways
    Rail regulator issues safety guidance for minor and heritage railways
    1 August 2023 0
  • Two teenage boys were electrocuted over the same weekend in separate incidents in Scotland
    Two teenagers electrocuted over one weekend
    1 August 2023 0
  • Repairing the culvert at Aylesbury will close the railway for 12 days
    Major work to close railway in Aylesbury area
    31 July 2023 0
  • ORR has criticised High Speed One for missing performance targets
    Rail regulator criticises High Speed 1 for missing targets
    31 July 2023 0
  • TfL to furlough staff
    18 April 2020 1
  • Work on Ilford station to commence in the New Year
    14 November 2019 0
  • New Haki eBook addresses common problems with site access, egress and working at height
    21 September 2019 0
  • Helen Smith takes over at SVR in its jubilee year
    15 January 2020 0
  • 4G mobile phone service for London’s Jubilee line
    21 July 2019 0
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