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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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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 […]

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North Yorkshire burglar abandons car on railway line

21 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A suspected burglar being chased by police abandoned his car on a railway line near Malton, North Yorkshire, and attempted to escape on foot. It all started when a farmer south of Malton called police, […]

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Santa returns to the Watercress Line

16 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Watercress Line has announced that Father Christmas will be visiting the heritage line on selected dates in November and December. Heritage railways have had a bad time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Always short of […]

Business

Award success for Transport for Wales

16 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for Wales (TfW), the transport operator that took over running the Wales and Borders rail network two years ago, has won the Excellence in Technology and Innovation and the Apprentice of the Year Awards […]

Business

Alstom Foundation to support 29 projects from 21 countries

15 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Alstom Foundation has selected 29 projects from around the world for funding from its 2020/21 budget. Established in 2007, the Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects proposed by Alstom employees who team up with […]

Business

Siemens Lincoln bogie service centre completes 500th overhaul

14 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A significant milestone has been passed as Siemens Mobility’s UK Bogie Service Centre in Lincoln has completed its 500th bogie overhaul for Siemens’ train fleet in the UK. The Lincoln facility services bogies for the […]

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TfW creates community hubs in stations across Wales

13 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As part of its Community Rail Vision, Transport for Wales (TfW) is working with communities and local groups to create community hubs in railway stations across Wales. At Abergavenny railway station, TfW is investing nearly […]

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TSSA asks Prime Minister for an inquest into the death of Belly Mujinga

13 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The general secretary of the TSSA union (Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association), Manuel Cortes, has written to the Prime Minister calling for an inquest into the death of union member Belly Mujinga after a BBC Panorama […]

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ScotRail and Samaritans jointly ask people to look out for each other

10 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

ScotRail has chosen World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2020) to announce that it is joining with the Samaritans in encouraging people to look out for each other. Staff across Scotland’s Railway are being […]

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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
  • Cumbrian river restored to its original course
    13 October 2020 0
  • TPE accepts first of its new Nova 2 trains
    25 July 2019 0
  • Northern Powerhouse Rail plans published
    20 November 2020 0
  • New helmet-mounted cough guard protects workers who can’t keep their distance
    3 June 2020 0
  • Huw Merriman MP to chair Transport Select Committee
    31 January 2020 1
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