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Network Rail successfully delivers Christmas work in the North West and Central regions

27 December 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In the North West and Central region – which runs from Euston and Marylebone in London to Scotland via the West Midlands and North West – Network Rail teams took advantage of the lack of […]

Infrastructure

Huddersfield Platform 2 extended

27 December 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Platform 2 at Huddersfield station was successfully extended over the Christmas holiday so that it can accommodate new, longer trains. Network Rail has been working on site at Huddersfield since November. However, the bulk of […]

Infrastructure

Christmas works ready to start

24 December 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As most people prepare for the Christmas break – almost the one day of the year when everything is closed and everyone has a holiday – some 20,500 Network Rail engineering staff are about to […]

Infrastructure

Major resignalling work in East Sussex completed

3 December 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Trains running in East Sussex on the route from Lewes to Seaford, via Newhaven, on Monday 2 December marked the completion of major piece of work to resignal the line, replacing a system controlled from […]

Governance

Lorry smashes through level crossing barriers at Hartlebury, Worcestershire

23 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has released CCTV footage of a lorry smashing through closing level-crossing barriers at Hartlebury, Worcestershire. The vehicle, a white, unbranded small lorry, failed to stop at flashing red lights, completely severing one barrier […]

Infrastructure

Underpass at Stonea, Cambridgeshire, closed for up to a year due to bridge strike

21 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has announced that the underpass at Stonea, on the Ely-Peterborough railway line between March and Manea, will remain temporarily closed for safety reasons until late 2020 to allow for crucial repair works The […]

Infrastructure

Welwyn Garden City station footbridge to be improved

19 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail is planning to refurbish the footbridge at Welwyn Garden City station, which links the railway station with east Welwyn Garden City. Work is due to start on Sunday, 22 December. The footbridge will […]

Infrastructure

Abergavenny to Hereford line to reopen after flooding

1 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has announced the early reopening of the Abergavenny to Hereford line. It was closed on Saturday 26 October 2019, after a train driver reported fast flowing water shortly before 13:00 near Pontrilas. The […]

Infrastructure

Kintore station takes shape as lift shafts are installed

1 November 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The new station at Kintore, on the Aberdeen to Inverness line in Scotland, is taking shape after engineers installed the concrete shafts for its accessible footbridge. The two ten-metre-tall, eight-ton structures were craned into position […]

Health & Safety

Pupils from 15 schools get involved in Leeds Station Safety Week

28 October 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Schoolchildren from across West Yorkshire have been taking part in activities as part of Leeds Station Safety Week. Run by Network Rail, Northern, British Transport Police and Leeds United Foundation, the activities focussed on safety […]

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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
  • Keltbray to lose 300 jobs, mainly from London-based built environment projects
    16 June 2020 0
  • £17 million for Southampton freight
    13 October 2020 0
  • Mace to project manage Brent Cross West station
    19 August 2020 1
  • Rail industry writes to PM urging him to press on with rail reform legislation
    9 May 2023 0
  • Waverley Masterplan includes new concourse for Edinburgh’s station
    5 August 2020 0
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