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Business

Evelyn gets her bear for Christmas, thanks to LNER

24 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

When three-year-old Evelyn Barker said that all she wanted for Christmas this year was a teddy bear, her family naturally bought her one. But when the latest travel restrictions came in, young Evelyn was in […]

Business

Rail to Refuge helps over 800 flee domestic abuse

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rail to Refuge, the joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid in which train operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and children travelling to refuge accommodation, has been extended until […]

Governance

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans published

20 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for the North has issued a recommendation that the government commits to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a network of new and significantly upgraded rail lines in the North of England, and has published its […]

Business

Not All Engineers Wear Hard Hats –
ScotRail encourages women and BAME communities to take up careers in engineering

4 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The rail industry has, for some time, realised that both women and minorities are under-represented in its workforce. Now ScotRail is supporting a campaign to encourage more women and members of the Black, Asian and […]

Community

Northern highlights assistance available to passengers

1 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

At a time when some passengers are finding travelling by train and using stations difficult, due to COVID-19 precautions, and those with disabilities and special needs are finding it even harder, train operator Northern has […]

Asset Management

CCTV will help reduce the impact at Anglia’s most-bashed railway bridges

16 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To try and prevent the bridge strikes that are all too common, the top ten most bashed and at-risk railway bridges across Anglia and East London will be fitted with a new CCTV system to […]

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 […]

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Fugro to survey Great Western main line using RILA technology

1 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Leading geo-data specialist Fugro has won a contract to conduct a survey of a major part of Network Rail’s Western route using its unique rail infrastructure alignment acquisition system (RILA). Under this contract, Fugro will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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
    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
  • Railway closes as engineers stabilise cutting at Templecombe on Somerset/Dorset border
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