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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Personalities urge everyone to Be Safe, Be Patient and Be Kind

29 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Several public figures have made ‘selfie’ videos to thank railway staff for keeping freight and critical workers moving during the Covid-19 crisis. The politicians, sports stars and media personalities filmed themselves giving thanks, and sent […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

GTR protects passengers and staff with a Coronavirus-killer that lasts for 30 days

26 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs trains in southeast England under the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express brands, has treated its entire fleet of 2,700 carriages, as well as stations and staff […]

Governance

Frankie gets her men!

23 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Police Dog Frankie has every right to have a smile on her face. When reports came in to British Transport Police of two men trespassing on the railway in Essex, Frankie went to investigate. She […]

Business

Latest government advice for travellers

23 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The government has released its latest advice to travellers as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues. In line with earlier advice, it suggests that public transport should be avoided where possible, with walking, cycling and even […]

Accident Investigation

Freight train passes two signals at danger in West Yorkshire

21 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating how a freight train passed through two signals at danger, some distance apart, then crossed a junction and damaged a set of points. The incident happened at […]

Accident Investigation

RAIB annual report makes sombre reading

21 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which investigates accidents to discover why and how they occurred so as to learn from them and make the railways safer, has issued its annual report for 2019. It wasn’t […]

Business

Scotrail – staff now trained to tackle mental health issues

18 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Scotrail was one of the first train operators to train its staff specifically on mental health issues. On 13 May 2019, the company announced that more than 50 staff across the business would be receiving […]

Governance

Level crossing misuse in Kent sparks safety warning

14 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Potentially dangerous misuse of two level crossings in Kent, which took place within a day of each other, has generated warnings from Network Rail about taking risks around the railway. One incident took place at […]

Business

New timetable as Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern reintroduce some services

13 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Govia Thameslink Railway has now published details of its revised timetable for Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services from Sunday 17 May as the railways start to increase services now that the government is urging […]

Business

Ticket office worker dies of Coronavirus after man spat at her

12 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

A railway worker has died after she and a colleague were spat at on London Victoria station’s concourse by a man claiming to have Coronavirus (COVID-19). She was 47 years old and leaves an 11-year-old […]

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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
British Steel Christmas 2019 Crossrail HS2 London Overground London Underground Network Rail Northern Ireland Northern Powerhouse RAIB Scotland TfL Trako USA Wales West Midlands
  • 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
  • Embankment work continues between Buxton and Manchester
    23 April 2020 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
  • Rosenqvist automates installation of Pandrol e-clips on major Australian rail renewal project
    1 February 2019 0
  • PM: “Anybody may use public transport”
    17 July 2020 0
  • Aberdeen to Dundee railway line ready to reopen after fatal accident in August
    30 October 2020 0
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