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New Business Development Director at Sella Controls

1 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Chris Elliott has been appointed to the position of Business Development Director – Rail Systems at Sella Controls. Due to the significant growth in the company’s rail business, Chris will continue the development of the […]

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John Wilkinson appointed to Royal BAM Group board

25 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Royal BAM Group has announced that John (Jonathan) Wilkinson has been appointed as the new chief operating officer for the group’s civil engineering business. He will be joining the Netherlands-based group from SNC-Lavalin, where he […]

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Taskforces will help Network Rail understand how extreme weather can affect earthworks

25 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

Following the disastrous accident at Carmont, near Stonehaven, on 12 August 2020, Network Rail has commissioned two taskforces to help its understanding and response to severe weather events and to improve its management of its […]

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Kloeckner Metals UK has a new rail expert

23 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Daniel Pyke has joined Kloeckner Metals UK as business development manager and the company’s resident rail expert. Formerly marketing manager at British Steel, Daniel joined the company when it was Corus back in 2001. He […]

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Ashley Gierth and Mark Finney join SLC Rail

17 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Two new senior appointments have been made at SLC Rail as Ashley Gierth and Mark Finney join the company. Ashley Gierth joins SLC Rail from Geobear Infrastructure, where he was the UK rail director, to […]

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Railway remembers Euston’s first black guard

15 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Monday 15 August 1966 was a significant day in terms of race relations on Britain’s railways. It was the day that Asquith Xavier started work as a guard at London Euston station. Asquith Xavier was […]

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Knorr-Bremse chief executive steps down

12 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Bernd Eulitz, chief executive of Knorr-Bremse, has resigned from the post he only took up in September 2019. The reason given is a profound difference of opinion between Bernd Eulitz and the chairman of the […]

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Stuart Calvert to lead Capital Delivery Centre of Excellence

10 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As Network Rail continues to improve the delivery of major projects and investment on the railway, it has asked Stuart Calvert to take the lead of its new Capital Delivery Centre of Excellence Stuart, who […]

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New UK sales director at Flexicon

8 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Flexicon, the manufacturer of flexible conduit, has appointed Neil Carter as its new UK sales director. He joins Flexicon from Unistrut UK, where he was national electrical wholesale manager for the last four years.  Both […]

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Karen Jackson moves from Porterbrook to Rail Forum Midlands

5 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Karen Jackson has joined the team at Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) as programme delivery executive, leading on events and communications as well as supporting various of the Forum’s wider initiatives. She moves over from train […]

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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
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  • 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
  • DB Cargo promotes digital transformation with new appointment
    21 July 2023 0
  • WSP to advise RSSB on the rollout of battery-powered trains
    25 July 2023 0
  • SWR completes refurbishment of 172 Desiro trains
    10 January 2020 0
  • Silviya Barrett joins Campaign for Better Transport
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  • SVR’s Hagley Hall rebuild progresses as boiler work is completed
    5 January 2021 0
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