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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pilot scheme to convince rail passengers to cover up

28 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced a new joint-working pilot scheme with the British Transport Police (BTP) in London, as rail companies work to ensure people can travel with confidence Four train operators – […]

Business

Northern launches competition to promote wearing face coverings on trains

28 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As part of its campaign to encourage the use of face coverings on its trains, Northern has launched a competition giving customers the chance to win a selection of specially designed face masks, and a […]

Events

Wales joins in appeal for more care on crossings

20 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the COVID-19 lockdown eases around the country, Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) are warning people of the dangers of trespass and level crossing misuse after a surge of incidents, with several people […]

Depots

Newton Heath depot safety system extended

20 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The new £20 million extension to Newton Heath depot in Manchester is being fitted with the latest depot protection system to safeguard workers. Northern’s new Class 195 diesel trains will be housed at Newton Heath […]

Events

Near miss at foot crossing in Kent sparks safety appeal

20 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

A group of walkers has narrowly avoided being missed by a train at a foot crossing between Shoreham and Otford, in Kent. While the front members of the group were already crossing when the train […]

Diversity

Lifts upgraded to provide improved accessibility at 25 Northern stations

10 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the rail industry strives to improve accessibility to stations and trains, Northern and Network Rail have transformed accessibility for many stations in the north west. The working hours of more than 50 lifts across […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

ScotRail covers train faces to encourage passengers to do the same

24 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As worrying reports continue to come in of train passengers not wearing face coverings for all or part of their journey, two of ScotRail’s iconic high-speed Inter7City trains have covered their faces to help raise […]

Events

Family group misuses level crossing in Essex

20 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Images of yet more people misusing level crossings have been released as Network Rail strives to encourage walkers to use them safely. A family of four was spotted taking photographs on the tracks at a […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

PM: “Anybody may use public transport”

17 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

“From today, we are making clear that anybody may use public transport” was a clear and somewhat surprising statement made by the Prime Minister as he hosted his first Coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing for two weeks […]

Governance

Only 60 per cent of passengers wearing face coverings

16 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appealed to passengers to obey the law and wear face coverings after revealing that, on some services, only 60 per cent are complying. It has been mandatory to wear […]

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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
  • Emergency repairs to bridge in Warwickshire
    23 October 2020 0
  • Office for National Statistics to review train company classification
    10 July 2020 0
  • Ben Howlett joins CPMS as non-executive director
    19 March 2020 0
  • BAM and Polypipe sign ‘solus’ supply agreement
    27 November 2020 0
  • Rising Stars Awards a huge success, despite (or because of) being online
    31 July 2020 0
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