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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Kilsby tunnel work planned in 10 days!

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

While many companies were forced to shut down during while Coronavirus (COVID-19) was at its peak, the railways kept on running, transporting freight and key workers around the country. Not only that, engineers also had […]

Business

Network Rail signs three-year deal with 3Squared

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has signed a three-year contract with Sheffield-based digital technology consultancy 3Squared, with an option to extend for 10 years, for the supply of its RailSmart Competency Management Solution. One of 3Squared’s largest partnerships […]

Business

Wi-Fi usage is a measure of how public transport is recovering after COVID-19

10 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

One measure of how public transport is recovering around the world after the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is to track how passengers are using Wi-Fi as they travel. Icomera, a global provider […]

Innovation

Greater Anglia unveils innovative features of new Class 720 train

8 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Greater Anglia has revealed details of some of the innovative features its new electric commuter trains, which are currently being tested on the network. Bombardier is supplying 111 new Class 720 trains, with the first […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New technology will alert passengers to busy trains and stations before leaving home

5 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Passengers can now be alerted to busy trains and stations before they leave home, helping them stagger their journeys and keep safe while travelling, thanks to new technology from Network Rail. It will take operational […]

Infrastructure

Managing lineside vegetation remotely and safely

4 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Lineside vegetation, and its control, is always the subject of debate between those interested in the safe operation of the railway and those who value nature’s beauty and diversity. Trees growing close to the line […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New helmet-mounted cough guard protects workers who can’t keep their distance

3 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Although many companies and industries are only now getting back to work after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, the railway has continued to run, and be maintained, throughout. Even so, railway companies are still developing their […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Distillery produces hand sanitiser for Welsh railways

29 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The national demand for hand sanitiser has gone through the roof during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, with supplies struggling to catch up. In Wales, a partnership between a budding local distillery and international transport operator […]

Business

Siemens Mobility contracts DB ESG for the next tranche of ETCS installation design work

27 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As the railway continues to get ready for in-cab signalling using the European Train Control System (ETCS), Siemens Mobility has placed a contract with DB ESG for the installation design work for the Class 60, […]

Business

ETCS testing goes ahead despite COVID-19

21 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Despite the restrictions imposed by Coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing requirements, Porterbrook, PCMS, Great Western Railway, Bombardier and DB Cargo (supported by ROG) successfully complete a programme of tests of the European Train Control System (ETCS) […]

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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
  • NHS clinic opens at Birmingham New Street station
    24 March 2020 0
  • RegioJet plans new service to Budapest for 2020
    8 August 2019 0
  • Dawlish sea wall ‘opened’ by Secretary of State
    3 July 2023 0
  • Hull Trains keeps on going – by diverting to St Pancras
    28 August 2019 0
  • Two new directors at Keolis
    7 April 2020 0
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