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2020’s Rising Stars announced

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

WeAreTheCity is a centralised hub website that houses a multitude of career development resources, assisting women to up-skill, grow their networks and ultimately progress in their careers. It includes gender-related news, a networks directory, calendar […]

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Encouraging women to take up STEM roles

8 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Diversity is a big challenge for all industries, but at least the message is getting across and actions are being taken. In particular, girls in education have not been taking up science, technology, engineering and […]

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Record number of female train drivers in Scotland

8 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

According to figures released on International Women’s Day (8 March 2020), there are now more female train drivers on Scotland’s Railway than ever before.  The number of female train drivers has increased by 39 per […]

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All-women trains celebrate International Women’s Day

7 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To celebrate International Women’s Day (actually on Sunday 8 March 2020), three special all-women trains ran on the UK network on Friday 6 March. Network Rail and Southeastern joined forces to launch their first ever […]

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Demand for passenger assistance from rail passengers in West Midlands soars

22 July 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Statistics published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) in its Measuring Up annual rail consumer report show that, last year, more than 52,000 people received assistance on their West Midlands train journey, a […]

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Virgin Trains starts #RideWithPride season as Pride Train arrives in Birmingham

27 May 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Virgin Trains launched its #RideWithPride season over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend as its  Pride Train arrived in Birmingham. The train operator joined tens of thousands of revellers at Birmingham Pride for its biggest celebration […]

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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
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  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
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  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
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  • 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
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  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
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  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
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  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
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