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Nick Donovan takes Northern into public ownership

2 March 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As Northern Trains moves into public ownership, Nick Donovan has been appointed as the new managing director. For the last two years, Nick has been advising the ScotRail Alliance on train service performance and before […]

Appointments

Mott Mac recruits Yoanna Moguel for new asset management role

28 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dr Yoanna Moguel has joined Mott MacDonald as principal asset management consultant, a new role intended to expand the company’s transport asset management capabilities. An experienced asset management consultant specialising in asset management advisory, risk […]

Appointments

Richard Walker moves to Dyer & Butler

27 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Dyer & Butler, the multi-disciplined engineering services specialist focused on essential infrastructure including airports, railways and highways, and part of M Group Services, has announced the appointment of Richard Walker as chief operating officer. Richard […]

Appointments

Silviya Barrett joins Campaign for Better Transport

25 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport charity Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed Silviya Barrett as its new head of policy, research and projects. She was previously research manager at Centre for London, the capital’s dedicated think tank, where she […]

Events

Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research awarded a Royal prize

22 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, for research and development that has brought significant improvements to the railway industry. The award, one of the most […]

Appointments

James McGowan is new public affairs director at Porterbrook

18 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

James McGowan, transport policy advisor to Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald, has been named by train-leasing company Porterbrook as its new director of public affairs. He brings with him over twenty years’ experience in politics […]

Appointments

SLC creates new Operations business and appoints Cath Bellamy to run it

15 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

SLC Group has established a new company – SLC Operations – and has asked senior rail figure Cath Bellamy to run it. For the last 10 years, SLC Rail has supported local authorities in developing […]

Business

Transport for Wales introduces body cameras for staff

13 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

In a bid to improve safety for both passengers and staff, Transport for Wales (TfW) is introducing the use of body-worn cameras. A trial will be conducted in partnership with the British Transport Police. Selected […]

Appointments

Gavin Pritchard takes up role of commercial director at Osborne Infrastructure

4 February 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Gavin Pritchard has rejoined Osborne as commercial director for the Infrastructure business. He previously worked for the company from 1994 to 2002, reaching the role of commercial manager. Since then he has worked for Balfour […]

Governance

National Audit Office releases ‘High Speed Two: A Progress Update’

24 January 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The National Audit Office (NAO) issued its report High Speed Two: A Progress Update on Friday 24 January 2020, stating that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because the Department for Transport (DfT), HS2 […]

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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
  • New Art on the Underground planned for the Northern line extension.
    5 September 2019 0
  • Welwyn Garden City station footbridge to be improved
    19 November 2019 0
  • Eversholt Rail and Alstom to invest extra £1m in developing hydrogen trains
    22 July 2020 0
  • New footbridge goes in at Cobham, Kent
    18 March 2020 0
  • Embankment work in Cumbria almost complete
    23 June 2020 0
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