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England’s stations turn purple

3 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A number of Britain’s main railway stations joined the global #PurpleLightUp movement on Thursday 3 December 2020 to celebrate the contribution of disabled people around the world. Purple light bathed London King’s Cross, London Waterloo, […]

Business

Fatal accident at Network Rail facility in Hampshire

1 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are investigating the death of a railway worker in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Officers were called to Eastleigh Long Welded Rail Depot at 14:50 on Monday 30 November 2020 following reports that […]

Infrastructure

Gospel Oak to Barking line upgrades complete

30 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Gospel Oak to Barking line, operated by London Overground, is now running smoothly and safety after two miles of track have been replaced since work began at the end of August. Engineers have been […]

Heritage

£1.2 million facelift for Burgess Hill station

26 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The platform canopies at Burgess Hill station, on the Brighton main line in West Sussex, have been refurbished as part of a £1.2 million facelift that has also seen improvements made to the station building. […]

Business

Network Rail and White Ribbon tackle domestic abuse and violence

25 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has demonstrated its commitment to encouraging collective action to change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse or violence against women by becoming a White Ribbon UK-accredited organisation. Reports of domestic abuse […]

Accident Investigation

Network Rail fined £10,000 over Lamington viaduct

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Network Rail has been fined £10,000 for allowing trains to cross the Lamington viaduct in Scotland at over 100mph after it had been damaged by a storm. Lamington Viaduct carries the West Coast main line […]

Infrastructure

Historic Prudhoe footbridge reopens after restoration

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Grade II listed footbridge at Prudhoe station has reopened following a £500 million refurbishment project that has restored the bridge to its former glory. Prudhoe lies on the on the Tyne Valley line, which […]

Infrastructure

Laser scans help plan Ribblehead viaduct refurbishment

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

As part of a major restoration project to secure the future of the Ribblehead viaduct, laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic structure. North Yorkshire’s most recognisable railway […]

Business

Five entrants go forward to second phase of
Re-Imagining Railway Stations design competition

20 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The Re-Imagining Railway Stations design competition, launched by Network Rail and RIBA Competitions in July 2020, now moves on to phase two. The first phase of the competition attracted more than 200 entrants from 34 […]

Events

Removing swans from the railway

19 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

When hearing about animals on the railway, one tends to think about the occasional escaped cow. Indeed, the Polmont accident in Scotland on 30 July 1984, which killed 13 people and injured another 61, was […]

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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
  • Glasgow Queen Street station goes blue to salute NHS heroes
    10 April 2020 0
  • South Western Railway runs special trains for National Inclusion Week
    2 October 2020 0
  • More contactless ticketing options for Northern Ireland
    13 May 2020 0
  • Major scheme to improve drainage at Manchester Victoria as part of wider flood-prevention works
    27 June 2020 0
  • Beijing selects Bombardier people carriers to upgrade airport
    11 December 2019 0
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