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First consultation for Ely area capacity enhancement

25 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Ely area capacity enhancement (EACE) programme is a Network Rail proposal to upgrade the railway and allow more trains to run through Ely. It aims both to improve connectivity and reliability for passenger services […]

Community

Railway remembers Stonehaven

19 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Stations around Scotland, as well as elsewhere in the UK, fell silent on Wednesday 19 August 2020 to remember those who lost their lives and all others who were affected by the derailment at Carmont, […]

Community

Northern celebrates its gardens, allotments and a nursery

16 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Volunteer station adopters and gardeners around the country spend their own time to make their local stations look bright and cheery. Across the Northern network, stations are home to displays of flowers, herbs and vegetables, […]

Accident Investigation

Reactions to the fatal accident at Carmont

16 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Following the fatal train crash near Stonehaven in Scotland, a number of people have either visited the scene or commented on their reaction to the tragedy. The Prince of Wales visited the site, where he […]

Associations

Community Rail Awards shortlist is published

13 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The shortlist for the 2020 Community Rail Awards has been announced. Organised every year by the Community Rail Network (formerly known as the Association of Community Rail Partnerships – ACoRP), awards are presented in 13 […]

Community

HS2 contractors launch Empowering Communities scheme to tackle homelessness and improve skills

17 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

HS2’s London contractors – including major construction companies Costain, Skanska, Strabag, Mace, Dragados and Arup – are implementing a major social legacy programme that is intended to benefit communities along the final part of the […]

Community

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens remembered in mural

12 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A new mural In the London Borough of Lambeth celebrates one of the most famous gardens of the 17th and 18th centuries that was also the location for a number of early balloon flights. Vauxhall […]

Community

Does Cricklewood have an identity crisis?

29 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Not any longer! Everyone now knows they are in Cricklewood after residents added a bold new sign to the main railway bridge in town. Despite thunderstorms, paintwork was completed on time, with the new sign […]

Business

Newark community café receives welcome support from East Midlands Railway

6 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In this time of hardship for many people, caused by the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, train operator East Midlands Railways (EMR) has donated crucial funds and food to a community café in Newark that which […]

Charity

East Midlands Railway and Community Rail Partnerships support local foodbanks

16 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As many people face additional financial difficulties due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, there has been increased demand on foodbanks over the past few weeks. Not only are they receiving a greater number of referrals, […]

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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
  • Mace to project manage Brent Cross West station
    19 August 2020 1
  • New signalling at Hither Green as £81m project completes on time
    4 August 2020 0
  • ETCS testing goes ahead despite COVID-19
    21 May 2020 0
  • Pitlochry station is the best in Britain
    21 September 2019 0
  • ScotRail employee praised on World Suicide Prevention Day
    10 September 2019 0
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