A Game-Changer in Sustainable Rail FreightGB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced that its latest locomotive, the Class 99, will operate solely on electricity or renewable fuels such as HVO... Explore
Transpennine Route Upgrade: Achieving Sustainability Milestones in £10.7...The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its first Sustainable Development Report, showcasing significant achievements in sustainability from... Explore
HS2 Contractor EKFB Wins Platinum Sustainability Award for Innovative Di...An innovative project using continuous data feeds from hundreds of trucks, excavators, and other earthmoving equipment to boost efficiency and cut... Explore
Unlocking Opportunities in the Midlands Rail SectorThe East and West Midlands form the backbone of England, serving as a crucial corridor for rail passenger and freight services that seamlessly connect... Explore
DE 18 SmartHybrid Locomotives Achieve Multi-Country Approval for France,...The ERA has granted vehicle type approval for two locomotives from the DE 18 series, including the DE 18 SmartHybrid, for France, Belgium and... Explore
Spencer Group completes extension works at East Midlands R... Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has completed the latest project in a long-standing partnership with East Midlands Railway (EMR). After...
Birmingham MPs Discuss Midlands Rail Hub's Connectivity Bo... Birmingham MPs Al Carns and Laurence Turner met with Midlands Connect and other rail chiefs at Kings Norton station to discuss how plans for the...
Shamit Gaiger, WCPD Managing Director, Honoured with OBE f... The Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an...
Blackpool's Historic Tram Fleet Faces New Challenges It has been announced that Blackpool’s Heritage Trams have been suspended from operation after the company operating them said they had become...
Govia Thameslink Railway Enhances Accessibility with Free ... The UK’s largest train operator is offering free use of an innovative sign language app to remove barriers for passengers who are deaf or suffer...
Siemens Mobility provides propulsion systems to new CAF tr... Siemens Mobility has announced its agreement with the leading Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A...
Transpennine Route Upgrade: Achieving Sustainability Miles... The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its first Sustainable Development Report, showcasing significant achievements in sustainability from...
Unlocking Opportunities in the Midlands Rail Sector The East and West Midlands form the backbone of England, serving as a crucial corridor for rail passenger and freight services that seamlessly connect...
Spencer Group completes extension works at East Midlands R... Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has completed the latest project in a long-standing partnership with East Midlands Railway (EMR). After...
Birmingham MPs Discuss Midlands Rail Hub's Connectivity Bo... Birmingham MPs Al Carns and Laurence Turner met with Midlands Connect and other rail chiefs at Kings Norton station to discuss how plans for the...
HS2 River Cole Viaducts Completed: Major Milestone at Delt... The two 159-metre-long steel spans of HS2’s River Cole Viaducts have been completed near Coleshill in North Warwickshire, signalling further progress...
Costain wins major HS2 rail systems tunnel and lineside M&... Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has won a major contract to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for HS2...
Northampton Station Reopens After Storm Bert Flood Repairs Further train services through Northampton station have been able to resume following major repairs to waterlogged railway equipment which was damaged...
Engineers Assemble Giant Tunnelling Machines for HS2's Fin... Engineers have started assembling two massive tunnelling machines that will excavate the last 4.5 miles of the underground high-speed railway...
Sizewell Branch Line Renewal to Begin January 2025 for Siz... Preparatory work of the Sizewell branch line is set to begin from January 2025. The line between Saxmundham and Leiston is set to get a major renewal...
TransPennine Express Nova 1 Trains Begin Electric Service ... TransPennine Express (TPE) Nova 1 (Class 802) trains have started using the overhead line equipment between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge...
Mayor Sadiq Khan Unveils New London Overground Line Names ... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has visited Dalston Junction station to launch the six new line names and colours being used across the London...
Southeastern and Network Rail Complete £2.6M Station Upgra... The Southeastern and Network Rail Alliance have announced the successful completion of a £2.6 million stations improvement programme, marking a...
HS2 Unveils £3bn Contracts HS2 today named the teams that will deliver the high-speed rail project’s state-of-the-art track, signalling, communications, and other systems. The...
West of England line reopens after important renewal work Trains are running again between Axminster and Exeter St Davids after Network Rail teams worked around the clock for two weeks in order to renew the...
Progress Continues on Huddersfield Station Upgrade as Part... Nearly a year since the commencement of work, significant progress has been made at Huddersfield station as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade...
HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct Wins Prestigious Engineering Aw... HS2’s record-breaking 3.4km long viaduct across the Colne Valley has won in the engineering category of the Fine Art Commission Trust’s third annual...
New Data Highlights Impact of HGV Bridge Strikes on Rail D... Recent statistics from Network Rail reveal that collisions involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and bridges resulted in over 100 days (150,000...
New £32m Golborne Station to Transform Greater Manchester ... A planning application for a new £32 million station in Golborne has been submitted to Wigan Council. This station would reconnect the town to the...
Thameslink Track Replacement: Christmas Closure from St. P... Track replacement on the Thameslink route in central London will result in the closure of the line from St. Pancras International to Herne Hill from...
HS2's Turweston Green Bridge: Boosting Wildlife Connectivi... Engineers working on the HS2 project have started assembling a new green bridge at Turweston, located on the edge of Buckinghamshire and West...
Darlington Station's £140M Transformation Hits Major Miles... A major milestone has been reached in the £ 140 million transformation of Darlington Station with the completed construction of the new Eastern...
West Coast Main Line Freight Upgrades The final stages of work to improve freight services on the West Coast main line means changes to trains over Christmas. Network Rail has invested...
East West Railway Launches Consultation on Updated Rail Pl... East West Railway Company has launched a public consultation on its updated plans for its rail project connecting Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and...
Major Railway Upgrades with Minimal Disruption on Key Rout... With just over six weeks to go until tens of thousands of railway engineers deliver upgrades across the country over Christmas and New Year...
West Midlands Metro Extension: £261 Million Project to Boo... With government approval now secured, the next phase of the West Midlands Metro extension is scheduled to commence in January. This £261 million...
The Moscow Metro to prolong recently opened Line 16 Construction of Moscow's new metro Line 16 continues to progress, with the ZIL station now reaching 76% completion. The line had four stations opened...
Network Rail and Southeastern bring faster response times A new base at Robertsbridge is set to cut Network Rail's response time to incidents on the Hastings line by up to an hour. Opened in September, the...
TRU progress in West Yorkshire The Transpennine Route Upgrade has reached the halfway mark between Dewsbury and Leeds, Network Rail has announced. In the past three weeks since work...
Burnham’s big rail plan As the north continues to be the focal point of discussion when it comes to transport, especially rail, one of the north’s leaders has put forward his...
Renewing old lines to achieve growth At today’s Transcity Rail North conference, delegates were addressed by Councillor Martin Gannon, Deputy Mayor and portfolio holder for Transport, at...
Policy is not the challenge Transport in the North of England is going through an interesting period. Whilst leaders in the North seem committed to delivering the infrastructure...
More HS2 Infrastructure Completed A key road connecting Aylesbury and Oxford reopened on Monday after a week-long closure for realignment over a new bridge on the HS2 route. The A418...
Engineering Work in Wigston Enhances Train Control and Saf... Engineering work will be taking place this weekend between Leicester and Bedford to make changes to how trains are controlled in the Wigston area. The...
Network Rail Completes Major Upgrades in South London, Ken... After four years of preparation, a new signalling system has been implemented in the Tulse Hill, Peckham Rye, and Crystal Palace areas of south London...
Network Rail’s Vision for a Future-Ready Station Network Rail Property has revealed exciting new plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station, aiming to significantly enhance...
Electrifying East Kilbride: Major Engineering Works to Tra... From January 2025, engineers will work tirelessly for 16 weeks to advance the electrification of the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow. This...
TfW Completes Key Engineering Works During South Wales Met... A significant amount of engineering work has been completed over a nine-day rail closure as Transport for Wales (TfW) continue to move forward in...
Hitachi Rail and CFL Modernise Luxembourg Stations with Di... Hitachi Rail has entered into a framework agreement with Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL) to design and deliver digital...
Greater Anglia Sunshine Coast Line Upgrades Essential work is happening in the Greater Anglia region on the Sunshine Coast line between Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, and Walton-on-the-Naze over...
East West Railway Announces Electrification and Consultati... East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has unveiled its electrification plans and announced the dates for a public consultation on the latest designs and...
Industry Comment on the Chancellors Budget The first Budget Statement from the new Labour government has set out spending plans for the year ahead, as well as outlining the government’s...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Commits Funding to Extend HS2 to ... The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has said today the southern leg of the HS2 line should run to central London, and that the government...
A New Station for Milford Haven Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed an additional £1.4m of capital funding, alongside grant funding, to support a Milford Haven Public...
Prevention, Station Refurbishment, and Rail Replacement Starting on Thursday 31st October until Sunday 3rd November (inclusive) the Medway Valley line will be closed between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West...
Network Rail Faces Pressure to Improve Train Punctuality a... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued a warning to Network Rail, demanding immediate action to address the deteriorating punctuality and...
Bow Goods Yard Masterplan Approved A comprehensive plan to transform over 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard in East London into a rail freight campus and logistics hub has...
HS2 Begins Construction of Major Bridge Near Lichfield HS2 has embarked on a significant construction project to build a new bridge that will carry the high-speed railway line beneath the busy A38 road on...
HS2's Edgcote Viaduct: Work Begins HS2 is making significant strides in its construction of the Edgcote viaduct, a half-kilometre-long structure that will be a key component of the high...
East West Rail: A New Chapter in Regional Connectivity A significant milestone has been reached in the East West Rail project as a test train successfully completed its inaugural journey between Oxford and...
Major Update on the HS2 Project Action to control the cost of HS2 and bring the project back on track has been announced by the Transport Secretary. Just months into the role, Louise...
Salford Crescent Upgrade: New Platform to Improve Train Fl... Network Rail is set to build a third platform at Salford Crescent station, enhancing passenger flow and reducing train delays by adding flexibility...
Another major milestone for TRU Transpennine Route Upgrade has hit another major milestone, as it is granted a Transport and Works Act Order by the Transport Secretary. The Transport...
Hitachi Rail supporting major city metro Hitachi Rail has confirmed that it has completed an extension to the metro in Milan. This extension will now see the South-West quadrant of the city...
Railway Closure for Essential Track Upgrades From Saturday, 9 November to Friday, 22 November, the railway line between Axminster and Exeter St Davids will be closed. During this period, Network...
Island Line Reopens: SWR and Network Rail Complete Key Upg... South Western Railway (SWR) services have resumed after a month-long closure of the Island Line for essential maintenance. During this period, Network...
Euston Station: 5-Point Plan to Improve Passenger Experien... Network Rail and the Department for Transport have unveiled a five-point plan aimed at enhancing Euston station’s operations and improving passenger...
Coryton Line Closure for Electrification by TfW Over the past few months, Transport for Wales (TfW) has ramped up engineering work along the Coryton line in preparation for its electrification...
TfL Awards Contract for Elephant & Castle Tube Station Upg... Transport for London (TfL) has selected Dragados UK to design and construct new passenger tunnels at Elephant & Castle Tube station. These tunnels...
High Speed 1 Line: ORR’s Five-Year Plan to Cut Charges and... The Office for Rail and Road has proposed lower charges for passenger trains which use the High Speed 1 line from London St Pancras to the Channel...
FRA Signs $3B Grant for Brightline West: High-Speed Rail f... The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officially signed the $3 billion grant agreement awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)...
Heart of Wessex Line Reopens After Essential Upgrades The Heart of Wessex line between Castle Cary and Weymouth has reopened following a week-long closure for crucial upgrades. Network Rail’s engineering...
Manchester Victoria to Rochdale Railway Reopens with New 1... The railway line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale has reopened after a 19-day closure, marking the completion of Network Rail’s essential £22...
East Kilbride Railway Upgrade: Bridge Replacements and Tra... This weekend, two railway bridges will be demolished and replaced with modern structures as part of the £140 million East Kilbride enhancement project...
Boosting Bristol’s Connectivity - Ashley Down Railway Sta... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given the green light to the new Ashley Down railway station, which is set to open to the public on Saturday, 28...
New Cardiff Tramway: Connecting Cardiff Central to Cardiff... Plans have been unveiled for a new tramway connecting Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay, marking the first direct rail link between the...
Transpennine Route Upgrade: New Images and Public Consulta... New images have been unveiled showcasing the upcoming changes to the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) between Stalybridge tunnel and Diggle...
£96M investment for Liverpool Baltic Station to Boost Rail... Local leaders are poised to approve a £96 million funding package for the construction of the Liverpool Baltic station, part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s...
Ambitious Midlands-Northwest Rail Link Proposal Unveiled A private sector consortium has unveiled ambitious plans for a new 80km rail link connecting the Midlands with Northern towns and cities. The Midlands...
Amey Secures £800m for Transpennine Route Upgrade Amey has secured an additional £800m of work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade West Alliance (TRUWest) project, part of a £2bn contract award. This...
Potapovo Opens: Moscow’s First Heated Metro Station The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, has inaugurated a new station on Line 1, named Potapovo. This station marks the ninth metro stop within the New...
Green Party Backs Full Funding for HS2, Including Eastern ... Delegates at Green Party conference in Manchester have voted for HS2 to be funded and completed in full, including the entire Eastern leg and an...
Network Rail Undertakes Critical Repairs to Ouse Valley Vi... Network Rail is undertaking critical repair work at Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex to help maintain this iconic and critical railway structure for...
Midland Main Line Electrification to Boost Train Speeds Ongoing multi-million-pound work to electrify the Midland Main Line is taking place this month. Teams will be working on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22...
HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct Becomes Britain’s Longest Rail ... Contractors building a new viaduct for HS2 have made history as they lowered into place its final deck segment in an operation that crowns it as...
Ore Tunnel Upgrades: Enhancing Drainage and Track for Reli... Essential work in the Ore tunnel to improve drainage and prevent water seeping through the tunnel walls, damaging the railway equipment inside it are...
North Wales Mainline to See 40% Rail Capacity Boost by 202... Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has confirmed plans that will enable a major rail capacity boost on the North...
Network Rail Scotland Deploys Drones and Leaf-Busting Trai... Drone technology will be deployed alongside seven specialist ‘leaf busting’ trains this autumn, to help keep passenger and freight services running on...
Euston Station Modernisation Project a Success A huge programme of enabling works at Euston Station has been completed by the supply chain and Skanska, for customer Network Rail. These works have...
East Kilbride Railway Investment: Bridge Replacements and ... The next steps in a major investment across the East Kilbride and Barrhead railway lines will begin this month. Network Rail will demolish and replace...
Innovative Bridge Design Sets New Standards A new design of accessible bridge has been constructed to its full size, with fully operational lifts to give constructors and clients the chance to...
West Midlands HS2: Major Tunnel Milestone Achieved The construction of HS2’s gateway to Birmingham takes a leap forward as the huge 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine (TBM) digging the first bore of...
HS2 Birmingham Upgrades: Railway Reopens with Improved Tra... The railway between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway has reopened after major track upgrades to improve journeys and in preparation for HS2...
Work starts at Giffnock station as part of £140m enhanceme... Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen will shortly begin work at Giffnock station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement electrification project...
Bristol Rail Network Upgraded, Filton and Severn Beach Lin... Train services along the Severn Beach and Filton lines have resumed after seven days of essential round-the-clock work to renew track and replace a...
Network Rail announces £1.5m Edinburgh bridge upgrade The start of next week will see engineers commence a new £1.5m project to strengthen and futureproof a bridge in the east of Edinburgh, Network Rail...
Major shift recommended in rail review Yesterday saw the publication of the review into rail and urban transport, establishing a bold vision for the future of the UK’s rail industry. The...
Network Rail to commence £1.4bn digital signalling test pr... As part of a first-of-its-kind £1.4bn project, Network Rail is set to test new digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line in a bid to...
Alstom agrees £60m refurbishment contract for CrossCountry... CrossCountry’s Voyager trains are set to undergo a transformation, as Alstom agrees a £60m refurbishment contract. The work will encompass 312 cars...
West Midlands HS2: Major bridge milestone reached HS2 is celebrating the completion of its latest bridge, with the final installations being put in place on the self-contained ‘box’ bridge near...
Birmingham Train Services Disrupted: Track Relocation and ... A ten-day railway closure will take place this month while essential engineering work takes place in the Duddeston area of Birmingham. Major...
Massive bridge lift: HS2 reaches construction milestone Engineers have moved a major new bridge into place along the HS2 route in northeast Birmingham. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres...
Network Rail boosts freight capacity on Western route Network Rail has announced plans to boost freight capacity on the Western route as part of an ambitious five-year plan. The move ultimately aims to...
Network Rail awards £1.3bn in Scottish improvement contrac... Network Rail has announced the five companies that will share the £1.3 billion worth of contracts to deliver improvement work in Scotland. As part of...
High-speed rail in Ireland not advised by report A comprehensive review of railway infrastructure on the island of Ireland has recommended against the introduction of high-speed rail between its...
How HS2 can boost rural broadband A new project from HS2 could support thousands of homes and businesses into accessing faster broadband connection. Thanks to the plan, which will see...
Network Rail to future-proof Cumbrian coastline In a move to protect the Cumbrian coastline from the impacts of climate change, Network Rail is investing £4.5m into upgrades for the Eskmeals viaduct...
TfL confirms next 12 step-free tube stations Transport for London has confirmed the next 12 tube stations that will be prioritised for improvement work. In order to increase the number of tube...
Public gives green light for cross-river DLR extension Work will progress to develop the business case and further plans for an extension to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), following substantial public...
Removal of speed restrictions speeds up journeys in Wales Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) have worked together to remove dozens of historic speed restrictions on the route between Cardiff...
New section of Midland Main Line electrified Network Rail engineers have completed the electrification of the line between Kettering and Wigston, in a major development that will transform...
National Audit Office provides HS2 update The National Audit Office (NAO) has released an update following the cancellation of Phase 2 of HS2. In a striking report, the NAO recommended that...
Consultation opens for new Leeds-Bradford tram network The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has opened a public consultation into possible routes for West Yorkshire Mass Transit phase one. Phase one of...
Platform reopens after 34 years to boost town’s connectivi... A new platform to increase the number of train services serving Hartlepool Station has been completed, and has successfully completed its first month...
Enhancement work making progress Network Rail has confirmed that work has begun on the installation of foundations for a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station. Over the...
Innovative repairs at Glenfinnan Viaduct Network Rail’s £3.4m future proofing works at Scotland’s historic Glenfinnan Viaduct have entered the next stage, as rope access engineers begin their...
Mayor confirms metro extension funding North East mayor Kim McGuinness has confirmed that £8.6m of funding will be used to kickstart plans to bring the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington. A...
Rail integration and Manchester underground? In today’s (10th July) Greater Manchester Transport Update, it was confirmed that further rail developments are to come around the city region...
US Government invests record €12 billion in New York rail ... The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has secured €16 billion dollars in funding to complete the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) in New York and New...
Arriva launches seamless international rail service Arriva Netherlands has launched a new international rail service, seamlessly connecting three countries. Collaboration between Arriva, Dutch national...
Launch date for transformational metro project announced A launch date for the transformational Sydney Metro City project has been announced. From 4th August, residents will be able to enjoy fast, safe and...
Heathrow Express secures Track Access extension Heathrow Express has secured an extension to its Track Access Agreement. The airport rail link, which operates between London Heathrow and London...
Detailed proposals published for new US intercity services The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in the United States has released an update on its Long-Distance Survey Study. The latest report reveals...
London Northwestern Railway proposes new services between ... London Northwestern Railway has unveiled a new proposal for train services between London, Manchester, and the West Midlands. Under the plans, which...
World’s longest railway tunnel to reopen after a year Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has confirmed that the world’s longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, will reopen on 2nd September. The tunnel...
Spain invests almost £2 billion in rail infrastructure The Spanish Government has committed €2.24 billion (£1.89 billion) to improving rail infrastructure in northern Spain. This investment forms a large...
New Authority to develop brand new high-speed network A new High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has formally commenced operations in Australia, with the new organisation tasked to deliver the country’s first...
TfL provides update on London rail developments Transport for London (TfL) has published its Commissioner’s report for June 2024, providing an update on the latest major developments to the city’s...
ORR freight report shows mixed bag of performance and decl... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published the statistics for freight rail usage and performance from April 2023 to March 2024. The total freight...
Ep. 57 Maximising the UK rail network - Chris Gibb Chris Gibb is the non-executive director of DOHL and was formerly the CEO of Scottish Rail Holdings and COO of Virgin West Coast. He has over 40 years...
First rail link for over 50 years brings Scottish communit... Communities in Fife are celebrating the opening of the new Levenmouth railway, following a ceremony led by First Minister John Swinney. The £116...
Transforming Darlington Station LNER has released a new virtual video, that will show off what Darlington Station will look like once it has completed its transformation work. As...
Historic viaduct safe after £6m futureproofing works compl... Network Rail has confirmed that a 13-month project to futureproof the 160-year-old Camps viaduct in Scotland has been delivered successfully. The £6m...
Plans for London’s largest rail freight logistics hub Network Rail Property has submitted a plan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard in East London. The scheme will deliver London...
Improving route performance Representatives of the East Coast Partnership have come together to improve performance on the East Coast route, as part of the event known as the...
Edinburgh Trams infrastructure secured in 11-year £44m dea... Siemens Mobility and Bilfinger UK have joined forces for a £44.7m deal for the maintenance of Edinburgh Trams infrastructure until 2035. The 11-year...
TRU Completes 4 weeks of major upgrades Over the past 4 weeks engineers have worked around the clock to complete track and signalling work as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, bringing...
London Undergound on track for full mobile coverage by end... All Elizabeth line stations on the London Underground have now have 4G mobile coverage as the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) continue...
HS2 Bromford Tunnel Portal Complete: Trains to Birmingham ... Work to build the 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel bringing high speed trains into Birmingham has taken a leap forward as excavation of the 22 metre deep west...
The future of a Victorian-built railway footbridge has bee... Network Rail has completed a four-month project to upgrade Duffield station’s 132-year-old footbridge. Since January engineers have invested £900,000...
High speed rail appetite growing globally A new survey, commissioned by Hitachi Rail, has found that high-speed rail travel is becoming increasingly more popular in the United States, with...
Bristol construction milestone reached Network Rail has announced that a milestone has been reached in the construction of a new entrance at Bristol Temple Meads Station. This milestone...
Network Rail’s new partnership to streamline infrastructur... The arrival of the Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) will allow the region to award key infrastructure improvement works directly to supply chain...
HS2 boosts community projects through multi-million pound ... HS2’s community and business funds programme has invested more than £16m into 285 separate projects bordering the HS2 route. The last 12 months saw £2...
Wales’ landmark accessibility milestone The rail network in Wales is set for another accessibility milestone, after engineers successfully installed the main span for the footbridge at...
More than 800 projects planned for May bank holidays More than 800 projects will take place across Britain’s railway network over the two bank holiday weekends in May, Network Rail has confirmed. The...
Progress on construction of landmark HS2 viaduct HS2 has released new images of the first completed sections of the landmark viaduct that will bring high speed trains to the new Curzon Street station...
East West Rail sets out priorities for disabled passengers East West Rail’s Accessibility Advisory Panel (AAP) has set out the top priorities for disabled passengers on Britain’s rail network. Latest figures...
HS2 moves 1,100 tonne viaduct HS2 has released timelapse and drone footage showing contractors moving a 1,100 tonne composite viaduct into place over two M42/M6 link roads in North...
Foundation work begins for key HS2 project Construction works to secure the foundation for a key bridge in the HS2 project have begun, following the successful completion of realignment work...
How rail can respond to climate challenges Yesterday saw the publication of Scotland’s Climate Ready Plan, which lays out how the railway can stay resilient to climate challenges in the future...
Major Upgrades Continue on Midland Main Line Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to check their journey before travelling as...
HS2 seeks contractors for Solihull Automated People Mover HS2 has launched a new market engagement exercise for its elevated transport system, with companies interested in delivering the infrastructure...
Final key HS2 structures approved in West Midlands The final two major structures being built to bring HS2 to Birmingham have received planning approval from local councils. The River Blythe Viaduct...
Network Rail’s £45 billion plan for a greener railway Network Rail has announced the beginning of its five-year, £45.4 billion rail improvement plan which aims to deliver a simpler and greener railway to...
Anti-flooding Investment for East Coast route Network Rail will spend £22 million on improving drainage on its East Coast route to help prevent major disruption to passenger services and to...
West Highlands viaduct gets £1.6 million revamp Network Rail has completed its £1.6 million project to complete essential work on Rannoch viaduct in the Scottish Highlands. Work to extend the...
Government reveals next phase of North Powerhouse Rail dev... The government has revealed the next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), following consultation with local leaders and MPs. The...
Transport for the North unveils £118 billion plan Transport for the North (TfN) has published an ambitious plan for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the North, enabled by transformational...
Plans for West Yorkshire tram system in Bradford and Leeds The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has announced plans for a tram system between Leeds and Bradford which will revolutionise the region’s...
First electric train completes test run between Manchester... An electric train has travelled for the first time between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)...
New depot transforming northern journeys The Department for Transport has announced that the government investment will be used to deliver a new maintenance facility in West Yorkshire. The...
£89m Network Rail Investment Boosts Track & Signalling Network Rail has announced that number of planned upgrades will take place in Kent, Surrey and South London over the Easter weekend, as part of a...
Major investment for green transport in West Midlands Transport for West Midlands has confirmed that £61 billion of funding is bringing a transport revolution in the region, with this bring employment...
Exciting Plans Unveiled for London Waterloo Station Great news for commuters and visitors to London! Network Rail and Lambeth Council have teamed up with a host of partners to develop a vision for the...
Calls for Improved Rail Links Between Coventry, Leicester ... A major new report by Midlands Connect highlights the significant advantages a direct rail link between Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham could...
Siemens Mobility Unveils Sustainable Rail Distribution Cen... Siemens Mobility has opened a new eco-friendly distribution and logistics centre in Kettering, This facility will improve parts delivery to trains and...
HS2's "Elizabeth" Begins Digging Second Birmingham Tunnel HS2's latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), named "Elizabeth" after Birmingham philanthropist Dame Elizabeth Cadbury, has begun excavating the second...
Siemens Mobility Announces £100 Million Investment in New ... Siemens Mobility has announced a ground breaking £100 million investment in a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering...
Driving change by connecting cities Midlands Connect’s Rail Strategy Lead, Richard Mann, has been speaking at Transcity Rail Midlands. Supported by Rail Technology Magazine and featuring...
£123m to kickstart Midlands Rail Hub work The billion-pound Midlands Rail Hub project is set for lift off thanks to a £123m funding injection from the Department for Transport (DfT). The first...
Engineers make major TRU progress Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) engineers have completed a five-day round of works in a move that brings passengers and key stakeholders one step...
Rail stations to benefit from £4.7bn of HS2 reinvestment, ... Refurbished rail stations are set to be a part of £4.7bn of reallocated HS2 funding, government ministers have announced today. From April 2025, the...
HS2 maintenance depot given go-ahead A new state-of-the-art maintenance hub in Buckinghamshire has been given the green light, with this supporting around 300 local jobs. With approval...
HS2 Makes Progress on London's Northolt Tunnel with Third ... HS2, the high-speed rail project, celebrates a major milestone with the launch of "Emily," the third massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) for its...
East Coast Main Line Upgrades Network Rail has announced that major upgrades are being undertaken on the East Coast Main Line. Taking place between York and Newcastle over two...
Mossley station set for accessibility revamp Passengers are set to benefit from a fully accessible Mossley station for the first time since 1849, as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) outlines...
Jobs, homes and the economy: Bakerloo line upgrade and ext... The government has been urged to use the upcoming spring budget to commit to upgrading and extending the Bakerloo line after a new impact assessment...
Future of rail set out in reform bill The government has set out its plans for the future of the nation’s railways with the publication of the draft Rail Reform Bill. According to the...
Aldridge Station: A Strategic Investment in West Midlands ... Network Rail, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) are joining forces to revitalise rail services in...
Digital signalling upgrades to deliver more reliable south... Network Rail is set to begin the final leg of its work to modernise the signalling infrastructure in Devon and Cornwall, in a move that will make the...
Research outlines HS2 economic uplift for West Midlands A new report has identified that billions of pounds worth of economic benefits can be unlocked in the West Midlands with the delivery of HS2. Over the...
Network Rail completes major £375m upgrade programme The installation of new signalling equipment in Wokingham represents the end of a major £375m investment from Network Rail. During the most recent...
TRU West Alliance appoints new director TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has announced Pete Sollitt as the new managing director of TRU West Alliance as it looks ahead to a crucial year for...
Proposals for three new West Midlands railway stations to ... Castle Bromwich, Coventry East and Tettenhall top the list for potential stations, aiming to improve connectivity and support regional development in...
Manchester Oxford Road Station Gets £2.7m Upgrade Network Rail has announced a £2.7 million investment to upgrade Manchester Oxford Road station, aiming to improve the experience for commuters and...
Mayors outline options to revive rail north of Birmingham The mayors for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands have outlined in a little more detail how they plan to revive the rail network between...
£500k rebuild project set for lift off Scotland’s railway is set for a boost with Network Rail on track to begin a 12-week project this weekend that will see a £500k suite of improvements...
HS2 no longer makes sense, government committee finds According to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the HS2 Programme will offer poor value for money following the cancellation of...
North's Leaders Demand Tailored Investment, and Devolution... Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive Martin Tugwell issued a rallying cry at the Transport For The North conference, held in Liverpool...
Londoners To Have Their Say on Proposed DLR Extension Transport for London (TfL) is inviting Londoners to have their say on ambitious proposals to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Thamesmead...
Metro Extension Reaches Milestone with Bridge Installation... A key milestone for the development of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension has entered its final stages. The impressive structure...
Constructive talks on HS2 Phase 2 held between Mayors and ... The mayors of both Greater Manchester and the West Midlands met with Transport chiefs yesterday as they outlined their plans for a privately funded...
HS2 Shortlists Bidders for Groundbreaking Automated People... HS2 Ltd, has announced the shortlisting of two companies to compete for the contract to design, build, and operate a revolutionary Automated People...
Bradford's Rail Revolution: New Platform at Forster Square... The government has announced a £24 million investment for a new platform at Forster Square Station in Bradford. Rail Minister Huw Merriman unveiled...
Huge signalling upgrade switch-on delayed by Network Rail The switch-on of a new signalling system in South London, which was due to close large parts of the National Rail and London Overground networks from...
Etihad Rail welcomes first passenger service ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Etihad Rail, the national railway operator, has successfully completed the first passenger rail journey...
Hitachi Rail agrees to sell mainline signalling division t... Hitachi Rail and Italian rail infrastructure company Mer Mec Group have signed an agreement that will see Hitachi Rail sell its mainline signalling...
HS2 begins work on Birmingham Curzon Street Station In a landmark moment for the West Midlands, construction has officially begun on Birmingham Curzon Street Station, the city's soon-to-be intercity...
New £70 million Tyne and Wear Metro depot opens its doors The doors have officially opened on Nexus’s brand-new £70 million depot in Gosforth. This facility, constructed by Stadler and VolkerFitzpatrick...
Transport Secretary to keep open mind on HS2 Phase 2 Transport Secretary, Mark Harper has said he will keep an ‘open mind’ when it comes to reviving HS2. Speaking at a Conservative Home conference...
Birmingham's University Station: Massive Upgrade Unveiled! The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in...
Manchester Metrolink extends KeolisAmey contract TfGM, the transport authority for Greater Manchester, has secured the future of the UK's largest tram network with a three-year contract extension for...
Signalling innovation to be fitted at GCRE Universal Signalling Ltd has emerged victorious in a competitive selection process, earning the opportunity to showcase its groundbreaking railway...
Alstom awarded Florence Tram contract Alstom, in partnership with Hitachi Rail and ComNet, has been awarded a €99 million contract by the Municipality of Florence to expand the city's tram...
Trains given green light to use Levenmouth Rail Link The Levenmouth Rail Link project has taken a major step forward with the successful commissioning of the new £116m signalling system. This signifies...
HS2's Innovative Viaduct Makes Giant Leap Forward with Hal... Engineers have begun the delicate task of sliding nearly half a kilometre of bridge deck into position for the colossal Wendover Dean viaduct. The 450...
Network Rail Consulting Wins Contract to Boost California'... Network Rail Consulting’s US subsidiary, Network Rail Consulting Inc (NRIC) has been awarded a $73.2m (£57.5m) contract to provide systems engineering...
HS2 costs soar once again, chairman confirms HS2 costs have ballooned to £66.6 billion, the transport committee has heard this morning. In a session, the committee learnt from HS2 Ltd’s executive...
Network Rail to complete major Midlands signalling upgrade Network Rail is completing an £85million investment into the signalling on the West Coast main line between Rugeley and Colwich at the end of January...
San Francisco Metro begins crucial train control system up... The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is finally addressing a long-standing issue as it is set to upgrade the city's outdated Muni...
Viaducts start to take shape for HS2 HS2 has reached a major milestone in its North Warwickshire construction, completing the first massive deck span for a key viaduct. This colossal...
World’s largest battery powered catenary-free tramway to b... French rail giant Alstom has landed a major contract worth over €500 million to design, build, and maintain a pioneering battery-powered tramway...
Major modernisation works planned on Metro in early 2024 The Tyne and Wear Metro is set to undergo a major modernisation programme in the first three months of 2024. The work will include the renewal of...
London's Tube Set for Upgrades Despite Funding Hurdles Londoners can expect a busy year of upgrades to its Tube as Transport for London (TfL) confirmed today they will deliver vital upgrades despite a...
HS2 gears up for pivotal year HS2, the UK's high-speed rail project, is preparing to enter a crucial new chapter in 2024, it has revealed. It is gearing up to award £5 billion...
Network Rail invest £15 million in infrastructure upgrades Network Rail will be investing £15 million over Christmas in the North West and Central regions as it looks to upgrade and improve key infrastructure...
London’s rail network hopes for investment after DfT fundi... In a boost for the capital's transport system, ministers and Transport for London (TfL) have agreed on a new £250 million funding injection for 2024...
HS2 Makes Major Progress at Washwood Heath Depot Site A major milestone has been reached in the construction of HS2's Washwood Heath depot, with over one million cubic metres of earth excavated and reused...
Mid-Cornwall Metro gets green lights Cornwall Council has given the green light to a £56.8 million project to transform transport links in mid Cornwall. The project, known as the Mid...
Transport for the North debate merits of Network North The Transport for the North board meeting has taken place today, as it formulates its response to the Network North announcement and how it will fit...
East West Rail may not be value for money, Audit Office wa... The Government's auditors have raised concerns about the potential cost-benefit ratio of a new East-West rail route in southern England, citing a lack...
Second TBM Takes Shape for HS2's Bromford Tunnel A pivotal moment has been achieved in the construction of HS2's Bromford Tunnel, as the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been successfully...
DfT re-commits to rail project in Union Connectivity Revie... The Department for Transport has announced further funding for rail upgrades in response to Lord Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review, which was...
Network Rail not delivering consistently, ORR report finds New statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed today that the UK's railway is still struggling to deliver consistently punctual and...
Funding boost for ambitious Brightline West project A $12 billion high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and southern California has received a major boost with the announcement of a $3 billion...
Major upgrades across Scotland’s rail network Network Rail has announced plans to carry out a range of vital infrastructure improvement works across Scotland over the festive period. The £15m...
New Mobile Rail Charging Facility for Long Marston Porterbrook has signed a £1.7 million deal with Siemens Mobility to purchase an innovative Rail Charging Converter (RCC) for its Long Marston Rail...
Milestone for HS2 interchange mass transit system HS2 Ltd has issued a call for contractors to bid on the enabling works contract for the new Automated People Mover (APM) at Interchange Station in...
Funding boost for Transpennine Route Upgrade announced The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has received a significant funding boost of £3.9 billion, accelerating work on the project and bringing major...
Major work completed on Hope Valley Railway Upgrade The Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, a major project to improve rail travel for passengers across the Pennines, has reached several key milestones. The...
Govia Thameslink Railway rolls out full eTicket overhaul Passengers across the Govia Thameslink Railway can expect to benefit from a better experience as eTicket readers are added to every single gate on the...
£82m sea wall battles the elements to scoop prestigious aw... The Dawlish sea wall has been formally recognised after the £82m innovation protected the Devon coastal town from Storm Ciarán earlier this month. The...
Calls for investment clarity as Tube ridership hits pre-pa... London's Tube ridership has reached a new milestone, with over 4 million journeys made on a single day for the first time since the pandemic began...
ORR opens investigation into underperforming Wales and Wes... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched an investigation into poor train punctuality and reliability in the Network Rail Wales & Western region...
Progress on Birmingham HS2 Viaduct continues Construction is progressing well on the 300 metre-long viaduct that will bring high-speed trains into Birmingham's Curzon Street Station. Over 2,000...
Huddersfield Station set for TRU revamp A new era of Yorkshire railway has moved one step closer after the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) set its sights on a major revamp of Huddersfield...
More reliable services for commuters Commuters into the City of London are benefitting from new cutting-edge signalling says Network Rail. A more reliable and sustainable service will be...
New rail station plans move forward in Scotland A new station is set to boost the passenger experience in Glasgow thanks to new moves by Network Rail which see Story Contracting appointed to oversee...
Upgrades completed to meet government scheme New upgrades forming part of a government scheme have been completed at Billingham Station, with passenger journey improvements also achieved...
First Electric train runs on new electrified Glasgow-Barrh... A significant milestone has been reached in the £63.3 million Glasgow-Barrhead electrification project with the successful test run of the first...
Leven Road bridge to re-open as Rail Link project moves cl... Network Rail has announced a date for the long-awaited reopening of the River Leven Road (Bawbee) bridge, marking a significant milestone in the...
Transforming Liverpool’s rail network The Department for Transport has announced that Liverpool’s rail network is to be improved, thanks to a new agreement between the Transport Secretary...
Ebbw Vale line upgrade enters last leg Network Rail has started engineering work for the final phase of the multi-million-pound Ebbw Vale line upgrade. A seven-mile loop to allow trains to...
Essential upgrade work continuing into December Network Rail has announced that major upgrade work between London and the West Midlands is continuing throughout November and December. Recently...
More reliability upgrades for West of England railway, Net... Engineers have completed the first round of reliability upgrades to the West of England railway, Network Rail has announced. The line between Yeovil...
Key stage of signalling upgrade completed Network Rail has announced that the first stage of major work to modernise Cornwall’s railway signals has been completed. The work to replace signals...
Reliability and safety upgrades for Yorkshire railway Passengers are set to benefit from a safer, more reliable railway in Yorkshire as Network Rail readies to carry out major engineering work between...
Glasgow Central Station set for £5m upgrade programme Passengers are set to benefit from a better experience at Glasgow Central Station as Network Rail gears up to begin a year-long programme of upgrades...
New and improved Gatwick Airport station set for late Nove... Passengers are set to benefit from a new and improved station at Gatwick Airport, Network Rail has announced. Opening Tuesday 21 November, the station...
Regional growth for the rail network starts and ends with ... The region is growing, with rail at the forefront of that growth. Stopping and taking breath during this period of rapid growth could allow the region...
Why pausing meant progress for the Transpennine Route Upgr... The TRU programme has had a busy year, one full of change, but most importantly, it has been one of progress. In the summer it was decided to re...
TRU can transform the North – We need to recognise that. As the dust settles on HS2 and the decisions that have led to its cancellation from the Midlands to the North West, attentions and heads have turned...
Capacity issues will get worse without HS2, experts warn The Transport Committee have questioned experts on the Government’s recent decision to scrap the Birmingham-to-Manchester sections of HS2. The...
Network Rail Completes Major Refurbishment of Dovey Juncti... Network Rail has completed the major refurbishment of Dovey Junction viaduct in North Wales ahead of schedule, after teams worked through months of...
ECDP engineering work to continue in December Network Rail are continuing with work on the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) in December as they confirmed line closures between London and...
Network Rail completes repair work at Plessey Viaduct in N... Train services between Newcastle and Scotland have been fully restored following the completion of repair work on the historic Plessey Viaduct near...
California Hi-Speed Rail enters track design phase The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) have announced a significant step forward in its efforts to bring the nation's first 220 mph...
Czech Republic invests in green railway with EU funding The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed its largest ever loan agreement in the Czech Republic, with a CZK 24 billion (€992 million) contract...
Howdon Viaduct Undergoes Inspections Ahead of Major Track ... An historic railway bridge in North Tyneside, is undergoing specialist inspections to pave the way for a major track replacement scheme. The Howdon...
Network Rail commences land stabilisation work in the East... Urgent repair work to the railway line going through Braybrooke is being worked on after the tracks started to move, Network Rail has announced. The...
Manchester mayor suggests new northern rail link could get... An extra £8bn-plus could be pumped into the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project, bringing the fund to £20bn, the Manchester mayor has said. Mayor...
Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary t... The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with the successful running of the vehicle on its test track at the Very...
HS2 Begins Lifting Giant Beams for UK's First Pre-Fabricat... HS2 has begun lifting the first of 72 huge beams that will support the deck of the Thame Valley Viaduct, the first of its kind in the UK to have all...
Network Rail CP7 funding plans approved by ORR The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail's £43.1 billion plan for Control Period 7 and which will run over the next five years. The...
Aylesbury rail route reopens for passengers and freight af... A ten-week project to move a section of railway between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough to make way for HS2 has been completed. The work involved...
Transport for the North launch new strategy to bring seaml... Transport for the North (TfN) has launched its Connected Mobility Strategy for the North, aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the...
Major London railway junction signalling upgrades to take ... Network Rail are closing a section of the south London railway for 10 days over Christmas for major track and signalling upgrades. Work will be...
Heart of Wessex line reopens after upgrades Network Rail has confirmed that the Heart of Wessex line between Yeovil and Pen Mill has reopened after a five-day closure to complete a series of...
Rail deliveries of HS2’s tunnel ring segments in London re... HS2's has removed one million miles of lorry movements from Britain’s roads by delivering tunnel ring segments to the West Ruislip Portal site in...
New report recommends a detailed long term plan needed for... The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has released its second National Infrastructure Assessment – A five yearly review into the current state...
Transport for Wales unveil plans for five new stations in ... Transport for Wales’ has unveiled ambitious plans for five new railway stations in South East Wales and new services which have now gone to public...
Network Rail looks to next stage of programme as rockfall... A new rockfall shelter has been completed on the iconic coastal railway between Exeter and Newton Abbot, marking a major milestone in Network Rail's...
Network Rail completes first-of-its-kind zero emission eng... Network Rail has completed a set of engineering work at Royston station in Cambridgeshire, which is the first in the Eastern region to be carried out...
£2.7 billion Midlands Hub investment outlined The West Midlands has received a £2.7 billion investment into its transport infrastructure, which will be delivered over the next decade. The funding...
Six rail stations in Wales and Borders set to become fully... Network Rail has revealed it is making six stations on its Wales and Borders route fully accessible for the first time. The six stations, Flint...
Waterloo Freight Hub could significantly improve freight i... Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation, has launched research into the economic, environmental and...
High capacity signalling installed on Melbourne’s Metro Tu... Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel has reached another major milestone with the introduction of High Capacity Signalling (HCS) to the Cranbourne/Pakenham...
Rail freight left with little options after HS2 Phase 2 ca... The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has condemned the government's decision to cancel HS2 construction north of Birmingham, describing it as the "worst...
West of England Line to undergo upgrades in November The West of England line will be closed for five days between Yeovil Junction and Axminster in November, followed by a 16-day closure between...
White Rose Station in Leeds reaches huge milestone A major construction milestone has been reached at the new White Rose Rail Station in south Leeds, with the installation of two new link bridges from...
Barmouth Viaduct upgrades close to finish Network Rail has successfully moved two new 160-tonne metallic spans into place onto Barmouth Viaduct, reaching a major milestone in the restoration...
Network North details start to take shape after HS2 cancel... With the announcement that HS2 Phase 2b between Birmingham and Manchester has been cancelled, the government announced plans to create Network North...
HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester scrapped HS2 Phase’s 2a and b have been scrapped, Downing Street has confirmed. This will mean the link from Birmingham to Crewe and onwards to Manchester will...
Brand-new operational training academy opens in Doncaster ... Network Rail and Freightliner have opened its second Operational Training Academy in Doncaster. The academy will prepare Freightliner’s freight train...
RIA call for action on rail reform ahead of Conservative p... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has asked for clarity from the government on key parts of the industry as the Conservative Party conference...
TransCity Rail South 2023: Southern Integrated Delivery st... Knowing the challenges that face the rail industry and collectively tackling those issues is something that the Southern Integrated Delivery team are...
All investment in Rail needs to answer the question – Is i... Value for money is the constant challenge for many train operating companies. This is especially true for Southeastern Railway, according to its...
Rail in the south has a huge opportunity; But we must coll... Rail in the south must collaborate in order to innovate. That is the belief of Tim Walden, Network Rail’s capital delivery director for the Southern...
Network Rail Scotland complete tunnel repairs in Glasgow Network Rail has completed a £1 million project to upgrade ageing infrastructure and track near Dalmuir station near Glasgow. Engineers had been...
New freight maintenance facility opens in Peterborough GB Railfreight has opened its new maintenance hub in Peterborough. The state-of-the-art maintenance hub is located along the East Coast Mainline and...
Milestones hit as ambitious Californian electrification pr... Caltrain the Northern Californian train operator has completed three major milestones in its huge electrification project. Every pole for the Overhead...
Work continues on key HS2 and Network Rail project in Ayle... Network Rail has released spectacular aerial video footage of work to realign almost 2km of track between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough stations...
Signal upgrade due on Portsmouth line as part of its upgra... Network Rail engineers will begin around-the-clock working to update the 1970s signalling equipment between Farncombe and Petersfield from Sunday 21...
University of Huddersfield helps to transform rail journey... The University of Huddersfield is playing a key role in transforming rail journeys across the North of England, thanks to the expertise of its...
Northern Leaders demand answers on beleaguered HS2 project... More than 70 Northern business and political leaders have accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of damaging Britain's reputation as a place to do...
First private passenger service in the U.S in a century la... Brightline, the United States' only privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail service, launched its Florida extension to Orlando on Friday...
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry reveals a litany of avoidable failu... A public enquiry has found the Edinburgh Trams project suffered from countless mistakes and “a litany of avoidable failures” The inquiry, which was...
Issues at Oxford station upgrade see bridge closure extend... Network Rail has announced that the road underneath Botley Road bridge in Oxford is to remain closed until October 2024, after a number of unique...
Network Rail and TRU Alliance select eviFile to power mult... Leeds-based SaaS company eviFile has been selected by Network Rail and the TRU Alliance to power its digital project management and progressive...
New section of West Midlands Metro extension opens on Sund... Wolverhampton's new West Midlands Metro extension will open to passengers on Sunday, 17 September. The £50 million extension creates two new tram...
World’s oldest railway viaduct gets repairs ahead of its 2... Work is well underway to restore the world's first railway viaduct, the Sankey Viaduct in Newton-le-Willows. Network Rail is investing £3.8 million in...
HS2 Begins Construction of Longest 'Green Tunnel' HS2 has begun assembling the project's longest 'green tunnel' in Greatworth, Northamptonshire. The tunnel, which is one-and-a-half miles long, is...
New Freight Interchange Connects to West Coast Main Line Rail passengers have been thanked after major work to connect a new rail to road freight interchange with the West Coast main line was completed. The...
Two months of track upgrades planned by TransPennine Route... TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is continuing work on a stretch of the TransPennine line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York over...
Huge Cornish signalling upgrades get underway Major work to install a modern signalling system throughout Cornwall has begun with work to continue during October and November. Network Rail will...
Heathrow Southern Rail Link gets boost as London Mayor giv... The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the backing from London Mayor, Sadiq Khan for the proposed Heathrow Southern Rail Link. Speaking at the...
First above ground HS2 structure completed at Euston A new structure that will house infrastructure for the London Underground has been completed as part of HS2’s redevelopment at Euston. The existing...
Scottish rail decarbonisation programme moves forward with... The Scottish Government has today approved £140m funding for the East Kilbride Enhancement Project, which will see the electrification of the route...
Northern City Line proved ready for digitally signalled pa... Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have successfully demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling system on the Northern...
Cambridge engineering works continue as part of huge re-si... Major rail upgrades are set to take place in the Cambridgeshire area over the autumn months, affecting passenger services via Cambridge station on...
Translink upgrade operational software as part of wider st... Northern Ireland's public transport operator Translink is set to revolutionise its daily operations thanks to a new software system from transport...
West Midlands revised 30-year rail plan revealed West Midlands Rail Executive, the local authority owned body responsible for rail in the West Midlands region has published its revised Rail...
TfL and Network Rail complete North London route upgrades Passengers on the Bakerloo line and London Overground are now benefiting from major improvements to the railway between London Euston and Watford...
Huge resignalling scheme in Berkshire reaches key mileston... Network Rail has successfully switched on 116 new state-of-the-art digital signals on the railway across parts of south west London and Berkshire. The...
CMA updates scope of concerns in Hitachi Rail and Thales r... The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that Hitachi Rail's planned €1.7 billion acquisition of Thales' Ground...
Barmouth Viaduct upgrades enter final stages as Network Ra... Preparation is underway for the final stage of Network Rail’s multi-million-pound refurbishment of the iconic Barmouth Viaduct in North Wales. The...
Further upgrades on East Coast Digital Programme Network Rail has announced that there has been further progress on plans to improve rail travel to and from London, thanks to a digital upgrade in...
£15m upgrades completed between London and Manchester over... Engineers used the August bank holiday to complete a suite of “essential” improvements to the railway between London, the Midlands and the North West...
Track laying complete on Levenmouth Rail Link project Scotland's Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, has installed the final pandrol clip to mark the completion of track laying on the Levenmouth Rail Link...
Northern unveils depot transformation in Leeds Northern has revealed before and after images showing the £350,000 transformation of its Neville Hill depot in Leeds. The project, which was completed...
HS2 completes first giant pier at Water Orton viaduct HS2 has completed the first of 32 giant piers for the first Water Orton Viaduct, as work ramps up to build the Delta Junction, the project's most...
Key Colne Viaduct span completed by HS2 HS2 engineers have completed a key 40-metre span that will form part of the high-speed rail project’s record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct. The...
Alstom to install ETCS and signalling technology on parts ... Alstom, has been awarded a groundbreaking contract by Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) to revolutionise rail travel and mobility on the Cork Area Commuter...
Signalling upgrades has led to reduced train delays in Sou... Network Rail has announced that there has been a reduction in the number of delays for services travelling into London Victoria thanks to new...
£161m upgrade project restarts after archaeological discov... Works have restarted on the £161m Oxford station and railway upgrade after an illuminating archaeological discovery paused progress in June. An old...
Planning permission secured for Levenmouth rail link stati... Network Rail has secured planning permission for the construction of the new Leven station as part of the £116m Scottish Government-funded Levenmouth...
Key ECDP work on East Coast Main Line to happen over Augus... The East Coast Main Line is joining the West Coast Main Line as it closes in sections over the Bank Holiday weekend as key engineering work continues...
West Coast Main Line upgrades to continue during August Ba... Network Rail will continue with its major upgrade programme across the West Coast Main Line over the Bank Holiday weekend, it has confirmed. Between...
Autumn track upgrades to happen on crucial Ipswich – Norwi... Network Rail is to replace nine sets of 40-year-old points either side of Stowmarket station during the early autumn. The work will take place over...
Northampton Freight Interchange set to be connected to Wes... A new rail freight interchange under construction in Northampton will cause disruption to passenger services on the West Coast Main Line next month...
Network Rail to continue work on £116m re-signalling schem... Network Rail will be working around the clock for 14 days to switch on 116 new state-of-the-art digital signals which have been installed across parts...
New transport framework signed by Costain and the Departme... Costain, the infrastructure solutions company has been selected by the Department for Transport (DfT) as one of the key suppliers on the department’s...
Northern show footage of Northumberland Line as it gets ne... New train dashcam footage has given a glimpse into what the new Northumberland line will look like on completion. Train operator Northern released the...
Network Rail reopen line as Portsmouth Direct Upgrade sche... Network Rail has reopened the Guildford to Petersfield line after completing 15 engineering projects in just five days. Working across multiple work...
HS2 delivers major bridge move ahead of schedule HS2 has accelerated its work in the West Midlands after engineers moved a 5,600 tonne bridge into place under the Coventry to Leamington Spa railway...
Landmark deal signed by Network Rail and TfGM to deliver a... Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced a new partnership to deliver a joint vision for Manchester and Salford’s...
First section of Montreal’s driverless metro system unveil... Alstom and its partners, Groupe PMM and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) have inaugurated the first segment of the Réseau express...
New South Wales Metro Tram Trains unveiled The first tram trains in Wales have been unveiled at their new £100 million depot at Taff's Well. The light rail vehicles are the first to be...
Hs2 currently “unachievable” according to government watch... The HS2 rail link has been given an "unachievable" rating by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), the government's independent watchdog...
Major rail track upgrades in Huddersfield Passengers are being urged to plan ahead as engineers gear up to complete a suite of upgrades to the railway between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds...
Network Rail and Natural Resource Wales to continue their ... Network Rail and Natural Resource Wales (NRW) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their commitment to working more...
Plan to reconnect rail in Ireland is revealed as All-Islan... The governments of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have unveiled a €35bn (£29.2bn) plan to upgrade and build railways across the island...
Trent Valley upgrades almost complete as line reopens afte... A new time-lapse video has been released showing the scale of the recent upgrades to the Trent Valley line in Staffordshire. The £85m investment has...
Repairs and upgrades set to take place between Coventry an... Major upgrades on the Midlands Corridor, stretching from Oxford to Leamington Spa are due to begin at the end of the month, Network Rail has confirmed...
New UK finance package announced for high-speed electric r... The UK government has announced £680m in financing for a new high-speed electric railway in Turkey. The line, which will connect the cities of Adana...
Portsmouth Direct Route Upgrade works to continue with 15 ... Rail customers in Surrey and Hampshire are set to benefit from a more reliable railway as Network Rail prepares to complete 15 key upgrades between...
West Midlands Metro extension to Digbeth hits milestone as... Lower Bull Street in Birmingham city centre is set to reopen on Sunday 23 July following months of closure due to Metro construction. The street has...
Survey shows growing support for Midlands Hub rail project A recent survey of businesses across the Midlands has shown strong support for proposed rail improvements in the region. The survey, conducted by...
New study shows how High-Speed Rail could look in Europe i... Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a study on the expansion of high-speed rail in Europe. The study, which was conducted in collaboration with other...
Rail regulator calls on Network Rail to work with the indu... The rail regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has called on Network Rail to work with the industry to improve train performance. In a report...
HS2 Chief, Mark Thurston steps down with hunt for successo... Mark Thurston, the CEO of HS2 Ltd, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in the autumn. Thurston has been CEO of HS2 since 2017...
HS2 launches procurement process for shuttle system in the... HS2 has started the procurement process for the design and supply of its Automated People Mover (APM) in the West Midlands. Alongside the design and...
Chancellor urged to agree to rail improvements Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been urged by business and transport leaders to agree to key rail improvements that are holding back...
Crucial infrastructure upgrades to 143-year-old railway se... For the past nine months, engineers have toiled away to restore a 143-year-old Victorian pier back to its former glory, Network Rail has announced. In...
Report finds Government still unclear on Euston HS2 statio... The Government still doesn’t know what its plans for High Speed 2 (HS2) station at Euston are according to a new parliamentary committee report. The...
Network Rail and TfL announce line upgrades for London Und... Network Rail has announced essential works are to happen across the Bakerloo line and London Overground across July and August. The major upgrades on...
Honolulu's Skyline Metro: The First Fully Autonomous Metro... Honolulu's new metro system, Skyline, has launched, becoming the first fully autonomous metro system in the United States. The state-of-the-art system...
Hurdle cleared for HS2’s Phase 2b Parliament bill The second set of proposals for Phase 2b has been introduced to Parliament, HS2 Ltd has confirmed. The submission of Additional Provision (AP2) is an...
Thanet Parkway station ready for opening as part of enhanc... The new Thanet Parkway station is set to open on July 31, 2023. The station is located between Ramsgate and Minster, in Kent. It is the first new...
HS2 Super-hub construction continues at pace, as it marks ... HS2’s landmark super-hub, Old Oak Common is marking a key milestone as it marks two years of permanent construction. Work on the site has gathered...
HS2 Engineers begin assembling Thame Valley Viaduct The Thame Valley Viaduct, a major railway viaduct on the HS2 line is to begin assembly, representing a step forward for the viaduct design. The bridge...
HS2 and Network Rail upgrades to take place in July Work is to begin on the West Coast Mainline and Trent Valley Lines in the Midlands as both Network Rail and HS2 carry out essential works. The Trent...
HS2 Phase One costs remain a concern as inflation continue... The UK government remains concerned about the increase in costs for completing the first phase of High Speed 2 (HS2). In a report on recent progress...
Network Rail reveal how they tackled the Severn Tunnel as ... Network Rail engineers have shown how they’ve tackled one of the most challenging environments in rail. The stretch of railway, from Monmouthshire in...
Transport committee writes to Transport secretary demandin... The transport committee has written to Transport Secretary, Mark Harper demanding a long-term and concise rail electrification strategy. The...
DLR Extension plans outlined by TfL as they submit busines... TfL has moved a step closer to delivering the DLR extension to Thamesmead as it has submitted a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to Government. The SOC...
Midland Mainline Electrification continues with significan... Work is continuing on the Midland Mainline electrification project as Network Rail begin major upgrades this weekend. Alongside continuing on the...
Western portal of HS2’s Copthall tunnel complete as progre... HS2 has confirmed that the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel has been completed. The tunnel, which is located in Hillingdon, Greater London...
Major repair work completed at Royal Border Bridge The multi-million-pound project to make repairs to the historic Royal Border Bridge on the East Coast Main Line in Berwick-upon-Tweed has now been...
HS2 unveils huge tunnel boring machine ready to dig the fo... Construction on the fourth twin bore tunnel of the HS2 project is about to start as HS2 revealed the first images of the boring machine (TBM) that...
New signalling technology to be installed at Tyne and Wear... A new signalling system is to be installed at the £70m Gosforth Metro depot as the state-of-the-art facility continues to get ready for the new train...
High Speed Rail networks in America could soon be a realit... High-speed rail across America is not far from a reality as key projects across the country have started gaining momentum as it looks to improve its...
Manchester City Council makes case at Select Committee for... The leader of the Manchester City Council spoke at the High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill Select Committee yesterday as the region continued...
Major Transpennine route upgrade project to get underway i... Work is due to begin on planned major upgrades at Morley station between 17-25 June Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), has confirmed. Over nine days...
Commission sets out case for improving North Wales rail ne... The North Wales Transport Commission has released its interim report which outlines its objectives for the rail network within the region. The...
HS2 looking for UK-based suppliers as new contract opportu... HS2 is looking towards the next stage of its delivery phase as it hopes to broaden its UK-based supply chain for the build of new high-speed trains...
Edinburgh Trams extension serves first passengers The Phase 1a line extension of the Edinburgh Trams network was launched yesterday, taking its first passengers. The 2.9-mile route has been in...
Rail North committee set out new objectives for transport ... The Rail North committee has updated its statutory advice to the Department of Transport alongside unveiling their proposed infrastructure and service...
Tyne and Wear Metro to upgrade its overhead electrics as p... Nexus has awarded Furrer+Frey a contract to renew the metro network’s electrification equipment. The electrification programme is part of Nexus’s...
Salt corrosion forces Network Rail to carry out track rene... Network Rail has been forced to carry out track renewal and engineering work in the Severn Tunnel as salt-water has corroded parts of the tunnel and...
Government agrees to fund £200 million Cambridge South sta... Work on Cambridge South, a brand new station that will serve Cambridge Biomedical Campus and the surrounding area and forms part of the proposed East...
Major refurbishment of historic bridge swings into action Goole Swing Bridge is to undergo an extensive set of renovations which will see improvements made to the engineering and structural parts of the...
First phase of the South West Metro transformation complet... The first phase of transformational engineering works on the South Wales Metro has been completed with the Cardiff – Pontypridd line reopening today...
100 year old track to be replaced as part of Ipswich-Lowes... A 100 year old track is to be replaced by Network Rail in August. The track, which has joints in between different sections meaning that passing...
Manchester and London authorities want Euston terminus and... Mayors of both Manchester and London have set out their priorities for HS2 in a letter sent to Transport Secretary, Mark Harper. Both Andy Burnham and...
New report says increased demand at Felixstowe and Freepor... A new report by Transport East and England’s Economic Heartland has called for the need for increased rail freight capacity at Ely, Cambridgeshire...
Turner & Townsend Appointed to Network Rail's Telecoms Fra... Turner & Townsend has been appointed to Network Rail's telecoms professional services framework. The two-year contract, with the option of a two-year...
Take a look at the new Carstairs Junction after 12-week re... Carstairs station in South Lanarkshire has reopened after a 12-week phased closure which included remodelling and platform upgrades. As part of the...
Milestone achieved by HS2 in Colne Valley Viaduct construc... A major step in the construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct has taken a step forward with the completion of the first piers which will carry the...
Feasibility study for new Oxfordshire route published A feasibility study for a new rail link between Oxford, Witney and Carterton has been published. The study, which was commissioned by Oxfordshire...
Preferred route for final leg of £5 billion East West Rail... The government and East West Rail has confirmed its preferred route for the final stage of the £5 billion East West Rail project. The route which will...
Boost for train services in Manchester as Department for T... Funding for improvements to the rail network in Manchester is set to be released by the Department for Transport. Rail Minister, Huw Merriman unveiled...
Consultation launched by TfN on Strategic Transport Plan w... Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation for the revised Strategic Transport Plan. The Transport Plan is a...
£80m Dawlish sea wall upgrades complete as it is finally s... Network Rail’s Dawlish seafront transformation is finally nearing completion with plans to open 415m of new promenade, along with other fully...
Network Rail continue emergency work to repair Nuneham via... Emergency work on Nuneham Viaduct in Oxfordshire is progressing with Network Rail expecting work to be completed by June 10. The bridge, located in...
HS2 boss and rail minister quizzed on route and build prog... HS2 Ltd chief executive minister, Mark Thurston and rail minister Huw Merriman have provided an update on the progress of HS2. Speaking in front of...
Chiltern Main Line to fix Victorian culvert before 12-week... A culvert which has caused significant issues on the Chiltern Main Line will be fixed as Network Rail confirmed a part closure of the of the line...
Chester Train Station to undergo upgrades as Transport for... Work to improve Chester Train Station will get underway next month. The works are part of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) Station Improvement Vision and...
Elizabeth Line route to run at full capacity for first tim... The Elizabeth Line is due to launch its final full timetable this weekend (May 21). At TfL’s Elizabeth Line committee meeting which was held yesterday...
Key London rail projects on local authorities agenda as Lo... The extension to the Bakerloo line, the extension of the Elizabeth line to Kent and Crossrail 2 are part of the London Councils “London Infrastructure...
HS2 reveal innovative approach for the construction of the... HS2 has revealed the first of 68 giant piers that will support the high speed rail project first entirely off-site manufactured modular viaduct. In an...
Major works on Glasgow to Barrhead line set to begin A £63.3m upgrade to prepare the Barrhead to Glasgow line for electrification is set to begin. The project includes activity at four key stations –...
Bradford Council partners with Bank as it explores options... Bradford’s Southern Gateway train station could still go ahead as Bradford Council announced that it was working with the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB...
Companies urged to get ready as HS2 gets set to release ne... HS2 is readying itself for the next stage of the construction programme as it begins its search for new companies to progress its civil engineering...
Transpennine Route Upgrade reveals strategy for delivering... The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has revealed its strategy for delivering on its multi-billion programme. The multi-billion-pound railway...
HS2’s Old Oak Common station work progresses with initial ... The progress of HS2’s construction of Old Oak Common station is well underway, seeing major headway as the station box is taking shape after the...
Plans for Purfleet-on-Thames new railway station progressi... Thurrock Council officially received a formal planning application in April for a new rail station in in Purfleet-on-Thames, showing progression from...
ORR demand Network Rail to clear its backlog on structure ... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has written to Network Rail expressing their concerns over the backlog of track and structure inspections the...
Reading’s first new station in over 100 years set to open ... Reading is set to welcome its first new railway station for over 100 years, as Green Park station is currently set to open for services on Saturday...
HS2 hits carbon-cutting milestone with 10 million tonnes o... HS2 Ltd celebrated achieving a key milestone in the development of the rail line as it hit its target of 10 million tonnes of aggregate hauled by rail...
Northern upgrades depot to enable longer trains to run bet... A new fuelling and servicing facility has been installed by Northern at Barrow-In-Furness Light Maintenance Depot (LMD). The new facility is essential...
Artists Impression of first of its kind bridge has been re... The first artists impressions of Garforth’s new accessible pedestrian bridge have been released. The so-called ‘Beacon bridge’ is a first of its kind...
Industry leaders send open letter to Prime Minister amid c... The Railway Industry Association and over 60 rail business leaders are urging Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak not to delay bringing forward legislation on...
Vital works on Cambrian line begin before Summer rush Vital track and viaduct upgrades on the Cambrian Line between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury are due to be carried out until Monday 22 May as Network Rail...
Public Accounts Committee questions HS2 representatives ov... After the recent announcement from the Transport Secretary and Department for Transport (DfT) that the works on London Euston’s HS2 terminal and Phase...
Kentish Town Tube station to close for vital replacement w... Kentish Town Tube station is set to close from the 26th June for up to a year, whilst essential upgrade works are conducted to replace both of the...
Motherwell station reaches final stages of redevelopment The redevelopment works at Motherwell station are progressing into final stages as the forecourt was closed this week on Monday to allow landscaping...
Key track upgrades on the Midland Main Line to spell disru... The East Midlands is set to welcome some key, reliability-boosting track enhancement works in both Clay Cross tunnel and Milford tunnel, from Saturday...
May bank holiday upgrades completed on West Coast mainline Essential upgrades across the country have been completed by Network Rail ahead of the Coronation bank holiday on Monday 8 May. Over the May Day bank...
Electrification works force a six-day line closure between... The railway line between Wigan and Bolton is set for a six-day closure, beginning this Saturday, to accommodate for upcoming electrification works...
Glasgow Central’s platform 1 renewal programme seeing stea... Glasgow Central’s £1.2m platform 1 renewal upgrade is progressing well since the 10-week programme of works began on the 4th March. Passengers...
Upcoming maintenance works to spell disruption over the ba... This coming bank holiday weekend, from Saturday 29th April to Monday 1st May, will see Network Rail engineers conduct key track improvement works at...
Leven station construction picks up the pace Coming as part of the £116m Scottish Government-funded Levenmouth Rail Link project, the new Leven station is beginning to take shape following a two...
Finsbury Park station now completely step-free following a... Finsbury Park railway station has received a major accessibility transformation through the installation of two new lifts to serve platforms 3/4 and 7...
London Waterloo station to become ‘lighter and brighter’ t... A two-year restoration project has begun at London Waterloo station, with the ambition to renovate the infrastructure’s 100-year-old glazed roof. This...
ORR recommendations to cut costs on signalling renewals The UK’s network of signalling is ageing and with the ever-increasing volume of key infrastructure that will soon need to be replaced, Network Rail...
Five days of reliability reinforcement works to spell comm... Network Rail engineers are set to begin five consecutive days of vital reliability boosting works on the line between Norwich and Lowestoft, spelling...
Delays to HS2 construction will not save money, the Transp... Following the controversial announcement of a two-year delay to the construction works of HS2’s high-speed line, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has...
HS2 confirms that Euston Tunnel’s construction has been pu... Following recent speculation regarding the status of ongoing works for HS2 Ltd’s 7km long Euston Tunnel expansion, it has been confirmed that the...
Embankment deterioration halted through resiliency works f... Network Rail engineers have successfully stabilised and widened a mile-long embankment on the East Suffolk Line, after fears that the top was slipping...
Tunbridge Wells to Hastings line reliability upgrade proje... Network Rail has successfully completed the reliability upgrades on the line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, seeing the culmination of a nine...
Croy to receive key weather resiliency upgrade works A £3.5m weather resiliency programme is set to begin, seeing Network Rail bolster the stability and safety of the railway between Croy and Dullatur...
TfL launches free audio guides for Elizabeth line stations... Transport for London (TfL) have launched an accessibility boosting innovation as a set of free audio guides have been launched, relating to the 10...
HS2 launches third tunnelling machine for further digging ... Following the success of the tunnelling works towards the ongoing Chiltern tunnel project, HS2 has launched the third of its giant Tunnel Boring...
Nuneham viaduct repair works result in major disruptions Repair works are currently underway on the Nuneham viaduct in Oxfordshire, following safety concerns after structure degradation had been identified...
Hope Valley Railway Upgrade works to accelerate over Easte... The next phase of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade has begun, as Network Rail engineers set about installing renovations that will enable passengers to...
Levenmouth Rail Link project progresses with Cameron Bridg... The new Cameron Bridge station construction works are progressing at a steady pace, with the project assuming a distinct and tangible form after a...
Clyde Viaduct’s £4.7m enhancement works complete Network Rail has officially marked the completion of a £4.7m enhancement project that has refurbished the Clyde Viaduct between Rutherglen and...
Motspur Park station to receive accessibility boosting upg... Passengers in south London will soon be the beneficiaries of an upcoming £8.9m accessibility investment package at Motspur Park station, with plans to...
RIA issues response to Infrastructure Progress Review 2023 The National Infrastructure Commission published the Infrastructure Progress Review 2023 yesterday, outlining where progress has been made in the...
TRU’s largest package to date progresses in Stalybridge Passengers in Stalybridge can soon look forward to a faster and more reliable service as Network Rail reach the crucial halfway mark for the area’s...
Norfolk and Suffolk routes to receive major reliability im... A package of engineering works is about to begin this Spring, seeing the delivery of reliability development works to improve track resiliency, whilst...
£4m bridge replacement works coming this Easter on the Cro... A £4m investment package is coming from Network Rail to conduct replacement works to a railway bridge between Birmingham and Lichfield, a project that...
Final designs revealed for the North Portal of HS2’s Chilt... HS2 has revealed the final designs for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel, representing the last of seven key structures that will be visible for...
Network Rail’s £88m investment to spell Easter Bank Holida... This Easter Bank Holiday will see major disruptions to passenger services across the rail network as key engineering works will be conducted to...
Dates confirmed for final phase of Barmouth Viaduct restor... The final phase of the ongoing works to restore the Barmouth Viaduct is set to begin this Autumn, with Network Rail announcing a closure to the...
Strathbungo’s new footbridge construction works begin A Network Rail project to install a new footbridge at Strathbungo in Glasgow’s southside has begun, seeing the start of the four-month scheme that...
Lancaster station’s platform canopy rejuvenation Network Rail is committing a £9.5m investment to restore and upgrade the station platform canopies at Lancaster station in a bid to improve passenger...
Ravenscraig bridge lift to make European history Scotland’s Railway is bolstering for an upcoming £16.9m project that will deliver the 10-day installation of a 5000-tonne bridge on the West Coast...
Carstairs junction remodelling works near first phase comp... Track upgrade works at the Carstairs Junction are currently nearing completion for the initial phase of the £164m modernisation project, with...
£60m cash injection to bolster West Midlands Metro expansi... A cash injection of £60m has been awarded to Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to aid in the completion of the next phase of the Wednesbury to...
Northumberland Line rejuvenation to culminate next summer Rail passengers situated in the North-East will soon benefit from new travel opportunities to provide greater access to leisure and business-related...
Bridge installation progresses Stockport Interchange regen... The successful installation of a new 90 tonne bridge, that connects the Stockport Interchange development to the town’s train station, was conducted...
Final phase of works begin for Gloucester Station’s £6m im... Today marks the launch of the final phase of improvement works to Gloucester Station, coming as part of the wider multi-million-pound station...
Accessibility improvements: Tilehurst’s transformative £4m... Tilehurst station is set to receive vital accessibility boosting renovations, coming as a result of a £4m investment package that will see the...
Camps Viaduct’s £6m facelift A major £6m infrastructure investment project is set to commence, seeing Network Rail engineers conducting crucial revitalisation works that will...
Trimley station safety upgrade works complete Trimley rail station has received major safety improvements from a £1.2m investment package of works that has been completed by Greater Anglia...
Step free access: Upgrade works set to transform Bexley st... Bexley station is set to benefit from an accessibility boosting package of installation works that will see the delivery of a new footbridge and lifts...
Major traffic reduction results from HS2’s temporary acces... HS2 has confirmed that the implementation of a temporary access bridge, erected during the construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct, has resulted in...
“Reverse Beeching” of Ashley Down station as construction ... Bristol’s new Ashley Down train station has broken ground with construction, confirmed by Dan Norris, the region’s metro mayor. This construction...
Midlands bridge and track works set to accommodate future ... Three bridges and track between Kettering and Wigston will see adaptation works performed to clear the way for an electric railway, with works getting...
Glasgow Central’s Platform rejuvenation works begin This past weekend marked the beginning of a 10-week programme of works that will see improvements made Glasgow Central station’s platform 1, through a...
Iconic rail landmark to get final bow before becoming trai... Network Rail is set to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for railway enthusiasts and architecture fans to tour the recently decommissioned...
Upcoming closures near Oxford Station as part of major upg... Network Rail has announced that Botley Road in Oxford is to close, as part of the major project taking place to upgrade Oxford Station and railway...
Safety upgrades to be installed in Telford Network Rail is set to carry out essential engineering work in the abandoned underground mines to protect the railway line between Wolverhampton and...
Network Rail charges forward with £78m electrification pro... Passengers and service-users are set to benefit from a better overall experience, as Network Rail surges ahead with its Wigan to Bolton...
175-year-old Staffordshire tunnel to receive futureproofin... Passengers travelling between Uttoxeter and Stoke-on-Trent are set to see major improvements to their journeys as Network Rail are enhancing...
Snowdonia heritage station plans approved for Beddgelert a... The tourist village of Beddgelert is set to receive a major boost to attracting visitors after the news of the Snowdonia National Park planning...
Network Rail set to regenerate embankment on East Suffolk ... Passengers and service-users on the East Suffolk Line are set to benefit from engineering works that will fix a deteriorating embankment, Network Rail...
Revised completion date for major TfL project Transport for London has confirmed that there is a new completion date for the transformation work on Old Street, as part of a major project to make...
Carstairs Junction upgrades to come as part of a £164m imp... This March will see the forced closure of the West Coast Main Line for a 16-day span whilst specialist Network Rail engineers conduct essential works...
St Erth station improvements to deliver enhanced passenger... The St Ives branch line is set to receive a major accessibility boost, with passengers in West Cornwall to benefit from a step-free footbridge due to...
Esk Valley line gets a facelift through heritage bridge re... Over last weekend, between Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February, Network Rail deployed an engineering team to rejuvenate a 143-year-old piece of...
Hattersley station upgrades complete, improving the passen... The transformation of Hattersley station in Tameside is officially complete, resulting with improved facilities and accessibility for Northern...
New track installation between Sheffield and Manchester br... The £145m upgrade to accommodate for an increased number of high speed trains between Sheffield and Manchester has begun, with Network Rail confirming...
Warwickshire ‘ironstone’ finish to be used for HS2’s Oxfor... HS2 confirmed yesterday that the railway’s new Oxford Canal Viaduct will have traditional Warwickshire ‘ironstone’ used to clad its supporting piers...
Concerns over HS2’s impact on local ecologies after ‘Doubl... Throughout the progression of the HS2 project there has been a core focus on reducing the environmental impact to wildlife habitats and regional...
Morley station works complete after nine days of upgrades The upgrade works to transform Morley station are officially complete, seeing the culmination of nine days of major works to accommodate the ongoing...
Durham station’s modernisation works complete Durham station’s £6m track replacement project is officially complete, modernising the track for more reliable passenger journeys along the East Coast...
HS2’s Balsall Common Viaduct designs incorporate local eco... The HS2 plans for the Balsall Common Viaduct in Warwickshire have been submitted to Solihull Council, having incorporated the feedback from the local...
Multi-million-pound refurbishments to futureproof the Chep... Network Rail engineers have begun the infrastructural upgrade of the 170-year-old bridge over the river Wye, seeing the delivery of major...
HS2 sets out new plans to fuel further growth around Manch... Plans to significantly expand capacity at Junction 6 of the M56 in order to support future development ambitions around HS2 and Northern Powerhouse...
Major maintenance works scheduled during a nine-day closur... The railway between Guildford to Petersfield, will see a forced closure from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February, due to the ongoing Portsmouth Direct...
Wessex railway set to fully reopen after repairs Network R... Engineers have been working night and day to repair a huge landslip at Hook in Hampshire and are targeting the 24th of February to reopen all four...
Derby Station’s platform resilience works underway Derby Station is currently undergoing a transformation for Platform 1, with improvement works underway that will enhance the passenger experience for...
Skegness station to benefit from a £3.3m improvement packa... The East Midlands Railway has announced an investment package of over £3.3 million to transform the Skegness railway station, with funding being...
Temporary infrastructure ‘bridges’ the gap at Bridlington ... Bridlington station has seen the installation of a new temporary footbridge structure on Monday afternoon, affording passengers with an accessible...
HS2’s £275m Washwood Heath Depot given green light from Bi... The Birmingham City Council has officially granted Schedule 17 approval under the HS2 Phase One Act 2017, giving the green light for the development...
Track upgrades force closures through the West Coast main ... The West Coast main line is set to receive vital railway improvements at Preston station, with the package of works set to cause passenger disruptions...
HS2 progression: Florence and Cecilia reach the halfway po... The ongoing 10-mile HS2 tunnel excavation journey under the Chilterns has officially reached the halfway point, seeing ‘Florence ‘and ‘Cecilia’, the...
Foundational works completed to accommodate UK’s longest r... HS2 has seen another major milestone as the final 292 concrete piles have been installed this week, to form the foundations for the UK’s longest...
Major upgrades set to transform the Bakerloo line and Lond... The Bakerloo line and London Overground are set to receive major upgrades to a 17-mile stretch of railway, set to transform the passenger experience...
Cumbrian rail routes now future-proofed against river eros... Cumbria has seen major developments along two major passenger routes, as railway engineers have successfully protected three vital viaducts from...
Shropshire’s prototype footbridge enables safe ‘FLOW’ over... Network Rail has unveiled the latest addition to its innovative infrastructure designs, the eye-catching ‘FLOW’ bridge in a Shropshire village...
West Midlands Metro depot’s £43m expansion The West Midlands Metro depot at Wednesbury is now seeing major expansion works to the infrastructure, set to accommodate for the increased fleet of...
UK rail network telecom infrastructure upgrades inching cl... Network Rail are currently engrossed in exciting discussions with a private sector consortium to enter into a partnership for the delivery of upgraded...
Track revitalisation to improve the passenger experience b... In a bid to revitalise passenger journeys through Scarborough, a £3.2m project to upgrade three miles of railway track is set to begin this month...
Further Harringay disruptions as footbridge repairs contin... A project to secure the stability and structural integrity of Harringay station’s footbridge began last night, seeing urgent repair works that will...
Holm helms multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade The multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) faces a pivotal upcoming year, with the largest rail project in the North of England storming...
26 days of Stalybridge station upgrades to support the Tra... Stalybridge station is set to receive a ‘once-in-a-generation’ package of engineering works, providing key infrastructural upgrades to support the...
Accessibility enhancements to hit Port Glasgow station A Network Rail project to enhance the accessibility at Port Glasgow station in Inverclyde will commence next month, seeing the delivery of a new...
Levelling Up funding hits the Midlands to improve rail lin... Following the recent announcement of Levelling Up funding allocations from the UK Government this past Wednesday, the Midlands and Eastern regions...
Mid Cornwall Metro secures £50m in Levelling Up funding Following yesterday’s major Levelling Up funding announcement, the government has pledged an almost £50m grant to improve the railways linking Newquay...
Warwick’s accessibility upgrades starting to take shape Warwick station’s multi-million-pound accessibility upgrades are set to begin, with Network Rail’s investment set to include the delivery of two new...
Heritage bridge rejuvenation works underway A £5.1m infrastructure renewal project from Network Rail is underway, as engineers seek to secure the railway through Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire’s...
New Year, New Look: Bakerloo and London Overground get fac... A full closure to the Bakerloo line and the London Overground over Christmas has allowed Network Rail engineers to condense years of infrastructure...
Network Rail engineering work to affect journeys over thre... Great Western Railway has announced that certain services in the South West of England are to be affected by a programme of weekend rail improvement...
Manchester Piccadilly: Roof repair works to futureproof th... Manchester Piccadilly will see a full station closure this coming Sunday, accommodating specialist teams who will conduct essential roof repairs to...
Butetown railway station works to begin Following the confirmed plans to build a new two-platform station in the north of Butetown, construction works will soon begin to deliver this station...
Morley upgrades spell nine days of passenger disruptions Passengers who travel through Morley station will see disruptions to their journeys this January and February, due to a multi-million-pound investment...
2023 sees continued progress for the Hope Valley Railway U... The continuous Hope Valley upgrade works are attempting to remove historic bottlenecks in the region whilst improving the reliability of travel for...
East Coast Digital Programme sees further progression in 2... As the new year thunders ahead, so does progression with the transformational East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), seeing further digitalisation with...
Leicester bridge upgrades to accommodate railway electrifi... Station Road bridge in Great Glen, Leicester, will be raised and reconstructed to accommodate for future train powering electric wiring to be...
Transforming unused spaces into community hubs Three Greater Manchester Railway stations are set to host community hubs, which will open in Spring 2023. The scheme will see the delivery of these...
Manchester Airport line: longer platforms and an improved ... This weekend will see major platform renovations across three stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, accommodating more...
West Coast Mainline reopens for passenger travel following... Engineers have successfully completed repair works that were in place to fix the recent flooding damages caused to the West Coast Mainline near...
Festive improvements to support the Transpennine Route Upg... The recent festive period saw the delivery of major improvements that will accommodate the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TPU) throughout the North...
Vital Durham upgrade works coming in January and February Passengers along the East Coast are being urged by operators to plan journeys ahead as there could be upcoming travel disruptions due to vital...
New year, new gear: Successful track rejuvenation at York ... Nearly three kilometres of track has been refreshed and reinvigorated through the platforms at York station, bringing smoother and more reliable...
HS2 complete the world’s longest bridge slide HS2 has successfully completed a world’s first box ‘bridge slide’, as a team of 450 slid a 12,600 tonne bridge a record 165 metres into position...
Glasgow to Carlisle Mainline repairs underway A series of vital engineering works are currently underway, committing to emergency repairs along the West Coast Mainline near Carstairs, between...
Bourne End station access improvements from GWR grant The Buckinghamshire Council has received £18,600 of funding through the Great Western Railway’s Community Fund, with the intention to explore...
Cruachan landslip clearance works begin A landslip at the Falls of Cruachan has required a Network Rail engineering team to clear debris and re-connect the communities, in collaboration with...
Victorian era canopy rejuvenation complete The historic canopy at the Knaresborough station has seen vital repair works completed, restoring the 132-year-old structure, and futureproofing it...
Festive fear of disruptions from key upgrade works Over the Christmas period Network Rail will be conducting a series of major upgrade works across the Anglian route, leading to potential disruptions...
Oxford to Cambridge connection boost through HS2 bridge in... HS2 engineers have successfully lifted a new East West Rail bridge into position north of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which will be used to carry...
£1.5bn bid to boost Midlands' connectivity A bid to secure more than a hundred new trains on the railway lines in the midlands has been launched by transport leaders Midlands Connect, the...
Barmouth Viaduct reopens for passengers after successful r... The restoration works on the Barmouth Viaduct are nearing project completion as the railway and footbridge across the Grade II* listed bridge reopened...
Northern’s Hull depot upgrades to ensure passenger service... The Northern TrainCare Centre in Hull has received major upgrades set the improve the reliability of services for passengers, with the Hull Botanic...
Major acquisition in signalling could see rise in passenge... Hitachi Rail Ltd announced a major €1.7 billion deal to acquire the Thales Ground Transportation Business in August 2021, representing a tectonic...
Carlisle routes reopen after major freight derailment After seven weeks of disruptions to passenger travel, due to a freight train derailment that cut off two key rail routes in Carlisle, rail passengers...
Soham station's inaugural year a soaring success Soham station has seen healthy and consistent passenger usage over its first year since opening to the public, seeing almost 50,000 journeys starting...
Bristol Parkway’s rejuvenation plans approved Transformational plans to rejuvenate Bristol Parkway have been given the green light, allowing progression on a massive project that will deliver a...
Safety work restores Carlisle rail line after train derail... Starting this week, passengers from Carlisle to Newcastle and Carlisle to Skipton will once again have direct passage after the successful repair...
Bristol Temple Meads set to accommodate for the visually i... Bristol Sight Loss Council (BSLC) have collaborated with Network Rail to champion social inclusion for disabled passengers, enhancing accessibility at...
This December brings a bonanza of East Midland Main Line u... Throughout December Network Rail will be investing into the East Midlands’ railway, seeing the delivery of better stations, more reliable journeys and...
Salisbury station unveils green cycle hub The launch of Salisbury station’s new cycle hub has seen representatives of South Western Railway (SWR), Wiltshire Council, Wiltshire College and...
York’s festive facelift Throughout the upcoming festive period, Network Rail engineers will be delivering vital festive upgrade works in and around York railway station, with...
Lewisham upgrade works to force ten-day rail closure this ... Passengers in South East London and Kent are being advised to brace for a ten-day period of disruptions due to engineers conducting a set of track...
Proposed Corsham station plans making inroads The historic market town of Corsham could soon receive a major transport inclusivity boost, after a recent business case submission for a new railway...
Dorothy’s second tunnel boring mission begins underneath L... HS2’s 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ has commenced her second, mile long voyage under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire...
Fosters bridge revitalised after Rutland lorry crash As of today, rail passengers are able to travel between Leicester and Peterborough once more, upon the completion of Network Rail’s three-week stint...
Historic Barnes Bridge to receive vital repair works Upgrade and maintenance works are set to be conducted on the line between Barnes Bridge and Hounslow, forcing a closure until further notice as...
Royston's accessible bridge upgrades now underway Passengers at Royston station are set to benefit from a huge accessibility upgrade after a major investment from Network Rail to provide lifts and a...
Scotland’s rail network to receive festive infrastructure ... Key infrastructure across Scotland’s railways are set to receive vital upgrades over the coming festive period, seeing a multi-million-pound project...
Line to reopen for freight as repairs continue after bridg... Network Rail have confirmed that there has been a resumption to passenger services between Leicester and Peterborough following the closure off the...
Salford Central set for major 2023 rejuvenation Rail passengers across Greater Manchester can expect a new and improved Salford Central station, as Network Rail gears up to install multi-million...
Three major infrastructure projects saved from the cutting... In yesterday’s delivery of Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, it was made explicitly clear that three of the UK’s biggest rail infrastructure projects...
‘Tis the season for vital London rail upgrades Passengers along the Bakerloo line and London Overground are being advised to brace for festive disruptions to journeys as essential railway upgrades...
Maximising UK freight's rail modal shift The Rail Safety and Standards Board have conducted a research project that shows train operators in Great Britain can safely and securely haul more...
Portishead to Bristol line given the green light An application to rebuild the disused line between Portishead and Pill has been given the green light by North Somerset Council for works to get...
Reopening of Tavistock to Plymouth line business case subm... Devon County Council have submitted the Strategic Outline Business case for the long-awaited reopening of the Tavistock to Plymouth rail line. This...
Do you know what that’s worth? Barrow Haven is a refurbish... The people of North Lincolnshire are set to benefit from the newly opened Barrow Haven station after a £1.3m platform renovation has been completed...
Scotland’s electrification process thunders forward Sector monolith, Network Rail are rolling out engineers to introduce new a new modular feeder station, whilst upgrading a key track section cabinet...
Safety repairs to damaged bridge in Rutland to cause signi... Major infrastructure repairs are set to cause an extended period of disruption after a lorry struck a railway bridge in Rutland, rail leaders have...
All aboard the Midland Main Line electrification express The next stage of the Midland Main Line electrification project has begun as the first drills have broken ground along the route between London and...
Historic footbridge restoration works to transform Harring... The Cumbrian Coast line is set to receive major renovation works to a historic footbridge at the Harrington station railway crossing. A sizeable...
Toilets of the future, today? Northern and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are changing the game of accessibility as they have officially opened a new, first of its kind...
Manchester Piccadilly’s infrastructural stocking stuffer Manchester Piccadilly is set to receive festive upgrades to platforms 13 and 14 through a £5.1m investment that will transform the station’s busiest...
Improvements to the Hope and Valley line to cause passenge... The Hope Valley line between Manchester and Sheffield will see major disruptions for passenger travel, as the multi-million-pound upgrades along the...
Rejuvenation works completed on East Anglia swing bridges The transport monolith Network Rail have completed a key package of reliability and maintenance works on swing bridges in Norfolk and Suffolk. The...
Return to passenger travel as Trent Valley line upgrade wo... The works to replace track and upgrade railway signalling systems on the Trent Valley line is officially complete and has seen the railway reopened...
Manchester Piccadilly ramps up accessibility investment A major £800,000 accessibility upgrade project has begun at Manchester Piccadilly station, with works in place to build and inclusive and accessible...
Clapham Junction to receive works for congestion easing The second phase of the £35m Clapham Junction rejuvenation project has begun, with the aims to provide better facilities and more space for passengers...
Forth Viaduct sees £2.7m restoration works complete Major improvement works have been completed on the Forth Viaduct in Sterling, with engineers successfully restored the structure, thus expanding its...
Bond Street Station to be the 'jewel in the crown' for the... The final station across the Elizabeth line has opened today, as Bond Street station marks the completion of the new transformational railway. This...
Castleford capacity to be maximised through second platfor... This October will see the progression of Castleford rail station’s second platform reopening, after being closed for more than 20 years. The new...
Swing bridge maintenance works to preserve historic infras... Network Rail engineers will be working on vital upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems inside Reedham and Somerleyton swing bridges, with works...
Midlands rail connectivity survey released The regional transport body Midlands Connect has launched a survey on the creation of a direct rail link between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham...
Barmouth Viaduct to reopen just in time for half term Barmouth Viaduct will reopen for passengers in a four-week spell from Saturday 15th October until Sunday 13th October, providing travel opportunities...
Midland Main Line to receive significant infrastructure ex... The railway between London and Luton will see a major upgrade milestone reached this November as a group of projects along the Midland Main Line...
Lancashire Station revitalised through accessibility upgra... Accrington station has received a major accessibility upgrade as it has unveiled a new ramp that will afford passengers step-free platform access...
‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ reach four-mile depth HS2 have reached a major milestone in their Chiltern tunnel project as its has been revealed that their two enormous 2,000 tonne tunnelling machines...
Upgrade complete at Newcastle Central Network Rail has announced that work to upgrade the track at Newcastle Central Station has been completed, improving reliability and futureproofing...
Levenmouth Rail Link project sees progress with two new st... Planning applications have been submitted for the development of new rail stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven. Coming as part of Network Rail’s...
Track repair works completed along the Anglia route Vital track repair works have been completed along the Anglia route, meaning that rail services between King's Lynn, Cambridge and London King's Cross...
Trent Valley line to receive major upgrade works throughou... Nuneaton is set to see the replacement of 1000 metres worth of track, accompanied by the installation of new signalling equipment in Stafford, between...
Final Elizabeth line station to open this October The final Elizabeth line station will open in Bond Street on Monday the 24th October, upon the completion of final approvals. This station opening...
Demolition work completed at Cameron Bridge Network Rail have announced that the demolition work being undertaken on the old station platforms at Cameron Bridge is complete. This project is all...
Northern Evidence Academic Forum investigates social impli... The Northern Evidence Academic Forum will be meeting tomorrow, 28th September, with academics gathering to discuss the wider impacts of transport on...
Track repairs to see further progress between King's Lynn,... Starting today, Monday 26th September, works will begin to introduce changes on the rail routes between King's Lynn, Cambridge and London King's Cross...
North Tyneside business leaders experience new Northumberl... The new Northumberland Line has been trialled as part of the Cobalt Business Park Ride in Mobility week, where Northern showcased a train traversing...
Ryde Pier maintenance work seeks to preserve historic infr... Ryde Pier will see maintenance works being conducted through a partnership between Network Rail and South Western Railway, aiming to strengthen the...
Stevenage Overhead Electrical Lines to receive vital repai... The railway in Stevenage is set to receive major repair works this Saturday 24th September after there were damages to the overhead electric wires on...
Transport-Related Social Exclusion Ravages the North Accor... Rail passengers across the North will face the risk of transport-related social exclusion (TRSE), shown through a report recently conducted via...
Cambrian Line sees newfound resilience The Cambrian Line resilience project has been successfully delivered, ensuring passenger journeys moving forward will be more reliable after a multi...
East Coast Main Line to see major upgrade works This coming weekend will see major works to boost the reliability of the East Coast Main Line being conducted through the services of Network Rail...
Levenmouth station developments unveiled for community app... The Levenmouth Rail Link Project is set to see plans for its extension through the proposed station developments in Leven and Cameron Bridge, with...
Manningtree and Ipswich service disruptions due to overhea... There are currently severe disruptions on the train route between London and Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex due to damages caused to the overhead...
Bridge upgrades to support an electrified Midland Main Lin... Key upgrade works have been conducted on Pipewell Road Bridge near Kettering this past weekend, between Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. These...
Final phase of vital restoration works to be conducted on ... Network Rail are set carrying out vital renovation works on the iconic northwest Wales railway bridge, meaning disrupted services between Machynlleth...
Beverly station’s historic footbridge to receive renovativ... The 130 years old Grade II-listed footbridge at Beverley Station is set to close this week as to keep station users, locomotive drivers, and...
Rail repairs between King's Lynn, Cambridge and London The Rail route between King’s Lynn, Cambridge and London King’s Cross is receiving major infrastructural repairs to combat the damages and defects...
Stalybridge upgrade works bridging the gap for further TRU... Essential track works are set to be conducted at Stalybridge to ensure the passenger journeys between Manchester and Huddersfield are smoother and...
Chiltern Main Line to see vital track upgrades The Chiltern Main Line between Birmingham, Oxford and London is set to receive major upgrade works to the tracks at Harbury tunnel between Leamington...
West Coast main line signalling upgrade works complete The West Coast main line through Cheshire has received a major overhaul on key signalling sections that will transform the passenger experience on the...
August Bank Holiday sees multi-million-pound improvements ... Network Rail have completed renovation works over the recent Bank Holiday to improve passenger experience between Hitchin and London terminals. The...
Troon Station sees community feedback on redevelopment The redevelopment of Troon station has seen new concepts unveiled for the local community through Network Rail, which present three options for the...
South East London, Kent and Sussex to receive major infras... Engineers from Network Rail will be enjoying the southern sunshine this August Bank Holiday, as they embark on a lengthy weekend of major engineering...
Northumberland Line upgrades continue over Bank Holiday we... This coming Bank Holiday will see the Northumberland line receive key infrastructural upgrade works as Network Rail look to renovate a key section of...
A more interconnected Elizabeth Line From the 6th of November the Elizabeth Line will see its next transformational stage, as trains running directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey...
Renovation works to cause disruption over bank holiday wee... Network Rail are reminding passengers that whilst there are £90m worth of upgrade works occurring over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, the vast...
Coatbridge to receive £2.2m infrastructure upgrade for fre... Scotland’s rail network is about to receive a major upgrade that will bring vital renovations to the Coatbridge junction, conducted via around-the...
Coventry’s very light rail received major funding boost Coventry’s very light railway is one step closer to becoming a reality after the city has been awarded £115m to fund its transport projects. The money...
Feeder station upgrades spur Scotland’s electrification fo... An investment of £120m is being put into the delivery of six new feeder stations situated at strategic locations across the Scottish rail network...
HS2’s green tunnel progression meets a potential red light... HS2’s new innovative “green tunnel” in Northamptonshire appears to have hit a roadblock in it’s build, due to issue that have been discovered...
Oxford station to receive major £161m infrastructure upgra... Rail Minister Wendy Morton has announced today that Oxford station is set to receive an injection of £161m worth of upgrades, which will aim to...
TfW to begin works on new Butetown railway station Transport for Wales (TfW) have confirmed upcoming plans for the build of a new two-platform station in the north of Butetown, coming as part of a...
HS2’s pioneering low-carbon viaduct A 450m-long pioneering low-carbon viaduct, at Wendover Dean, is being constructed through HS2’s EKFB joint venture, with piling having already started...
Troon station development plans to be unveiled for the pub... Following the building fire in Troon train station that caused its destruction last year, the local residents will get the chance to see the proposed...
Vital track maintenance along the Heart of Wessex Line The track route between Maiden Newton and Chetnole in Cattistock on the Heart of Wessex line will see around one mile worth of track replacement...
Conservative leadership turmoil spells uncertainty for HS2... The current Conservative Party leadership race is having a delayed knock-on effect with the procurement of the main works civils framework for phase...
Wayfinding signage upgrades at Wimbledon, Richmond and Wok... South Western Railway (SWR) has completed upgrade works for signage installation at three of its flagship stations, offering bigger, better, and more...
Leven construction work begins second phase A £116.6m infrastructure project to build a second mile of new track on the Levenmouth Rail Link is currently underway, seeing 19 single track...
North East railway to see River Tyne erosion protection A railway in the North East of England is about to see major investment to protect against erosion caused by the River Tyne, whilst also allowing a...
Northern’s continued investment into defibrillators Rail operator Northern are set to expand health and safety measures across their stations as a total of 36 new defibrillators are expected to be...
Newbridge and Llanhilleth stations to see transformative r... A £70m investment is set to contribute towards major upgrade works for the Ebbw Vale Line, where passengers will experience major improvements for...
Cambridge level crossing upgrades stem from major signalli... The Department for Transport has received the submission of a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application, seeking the powers to upgrade seven...
Grant Shapps calls for driverless tubes Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps is calling for the London Tube to become more like its European counterparts and welcome driverless...
Stoke station reopens after urgent repair works Network Rail are thanking passengers from Stoke-on-Trent for their patience during the repair works on the cities Avanti West Coast managed station...
Mallaig Line sees the completion of £1.8m resilience works... The railway on the Mallaig Line at Lochailort in the West Highlands has received major improvement works to enhance the resilience of the line. This...
Glasgow city centre bridge to receive renovation works A £3.8m rail bridge investment project bridge spanning the A8 at Saltmarket, near Glasgow Cross is set to be begin this month, conducted via Network...
Travel disruptions for Premier League fans over renovation... Network Rail have issued an apology to Brentford and Manchester United fans, as those who were hoping to enjoy a weekend trip for the premier league...
Lancashire footbridge creates safer railway crossing Bamber Bridge has officially opened its new footbridge, over the railway, to the public so that pedestrians and cyclists will not have to cross...
TransPennine Route Upgrade supported via Calder Valley imp... As part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade, Network Rail will replace Fieldhouse Lane bridge in Huddersfield this August, seeing...
Ely to Ipswich and Norwich to see vital upgrade works The rail lines between Ely to Ipswich and Norwich are set to receive vital track and signalling upgrades, scheduled to be conducted at weekends...
Shrewsbury-Black Country-Birmingham rail route to receive ... A business case has been submitted to the Department for Transport today, outlining plans to enhance the Shrewsbury – Black Country – Birmingham rail...
Renovation works scheduled for August Bank Holiday Rail passengers across the Anglia network are set to benefit from major renovation works to the railway’s infrastructure that are set to be conducted...
London Mayor celebrates new Barking Riverside Station London’s rail network has received a new addition to its roster of stations as Barking Riverside is set for drastic improvements in interconnectivity...
Northern introduce water dispensers in wake of historic he... Reactionary infrastructural developments are sweeping the Northern rail network after historic heatwaves took their toll on parched passengers. To...
Upgrade works begin on Highfield Road Bridge Major upgrade works have begun today, 25th July, to bolster a Bedfordshire bridge in Oakley, to ensure it maintains its strength and stability for...
Barry Station unveils accessibility renovation upgrades Passengers at Barry Station are set for an accessibility upgrade coming via Network Rail’s construction of brand-new station facilities, opened on...
TfL trialling Tube Line cooling system after historic heat... After the recent heatwave, this week where the UK experienced its hottest temperatures on record, Transport for London (TfL) is now trialling a state...
Nine-day closure of Penge Tunnel between Brixton and Becke... Starting this Saturday, Network Rail engineers will begin renovation works to the railway in Penge Tunnel, between Brixton and Beckenham Junction...
Weather resilience works forces 5-day closure between Axmi... Railway upgrade works are set to begin in Devon from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd September between Axminster and Pinhoe. This project will see a five...
London Victoria to receive £30m infrastructure investment Network Rail have committed to enhancing passenger journeys through London as Victoria station is set to receive a £30m innovation investment. The...
HS2’s new rural footbridge designs come to light HS2 have revealed the first images of upcoming bridges which will carry rural footpaths and bridleways across the new high-speed railway as it cuts...
Residual heatwave damage leaves line capacity reduced Passengers of the West Coast main line are being urged to check National Rail Enquiries before they depart on their journeys as there are currently no...
£9bn investment for rail in the north Northern UK rail passengers are set to see a significant boost as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps more than trebles the investment for TransPennine...
Network Rail and operators outline ‘DO NOT TRAVEL’ advice ... As of yesterday evening, Network Rail and Train operators across the UK have upgraded their travel advice for services travelling out of London into...
UK heatwave sees rail speed restrictions imposed Across the UK railways will be see speed restrictions along the lines on Monday (today) and Tuesday due to the fears of rising temperatures affecting...
140-year-old iconic Viaduct receives £10.5m infrastructure... The line that caters for travel between South Croydon and Uckfield is set to receive major infrastructural upgrades that will see passengers safely...
Safety precautions in place for upcoming heatwave The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning due to the expected extreme heat beginning on Sunday the 17th July, which is set to carry on...
£6.8m upgrade works set to resume at St Albans City Statio... Network Rail are set to resume their infrastructural renovation project to improve St Albans City Station, with works getting back on track this...
First electrified rail in Yorkshire for 25 years The Transpennine Route Upgrade has seen the first miles of electric overheard wires installed across a Yorkshire mainline, representing the first...
Billingham Station to receive £3.59m accessibility upgrade... Billingham Station is set to receive major accessibility upgrades via a £3.59m campaign kickstarting a programme of improvements for Northern rail...
Network Rail to introduce new electric vehicle charging po... Network Rail are set to implement further accommodations to passengers with electric vehicles, as there will be more availability to charge their...
HS2's carbon-saving viaduct sees foundational work commenc... HS2 ground engineers have begun the foundational work on the project’s carbon saving Wendover Dean Viaduct, seeing a team sinking the first of more...
£4.4m resilience works begin to prevent further flood dama... A resilience works project from Network Rail has begun on mid Wales railway, following winter storm damages from February 2022 that caused half a mile...
Continued station works force Aberdeen-Inverness rail clos... Network Rail are committing to further station developments in Scotland as there are planned closures to the new £14m station at Inverness Airport, to...
£2.28 landslip resilience works completed on Hampshire’s E... Engineers from Network Rail have officially completed a £2.28m project that sought to prevent landslips in the Fareham area, a project that saw the...
Six towns and cities to battle for right to host GBR headq... The Department for Transport has announced the shortlisted six towns and cities that could potentially function as the host location for the new Great...
Derbyshire rail users set for reliability boost Derbyshire rail passengers are set for more reliable journeys as a renovative track works are set to begin this weekend (Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th...
Scottish rail to see £120m investment to create a greener ... The Scottish rail sector is set to receive an investment of £120m of Government funding through the next 3 years, to invest into the electrification...
Kent viaduct at Ashurst set for £3.5m renovation The Mill Stream railway viaduct in Kent at Ashurst station is set to receive £3.5m worth of refurbishment works, to bring the 134-year-old structure...
£25m resilience upgrades on Newport to Gloucester line to ... The upcoming Network Rail £25m resilience programme is set to begin in July, in the hopes to prevent future landslips along the Newport-Gloucester...
Multi-billion-pound rail renovation works approved for Wes... A West Yorkshire rail upgrade has been given the green light, with the multi-billion-pound project aiming to bring a faster, greener, and better...
Planning permission approved for Forth Bridge Experience Network Rail are progressing in their Forth Bridge Experience project, which will see visitors being taken onto the bridge for the first time where...
The Severn Tunnel is set to receive essential infrastructu... The Severn Tunnel is set to see track infrastructure renewals this summer, in the hopes to make passengers’ journeys quicker and more reliable in the...
£1 billion technological innovations to drive the rail sec... The Government will invest more than £1bn in funding to be used for the replacement of outdated Victorian infrastructure across the East Coast Main...
Infrastructure development at Imperial Wharf to ease passe... The Imperial Wharf station will allow for easier, quicker and more punctual passenger journeys from today (Tuesday 28th June), after the...
Wychavon Council to invest £2m into Pershore Station A £2m investment fund has been agreed by Wychavon County Council, which will be used to help encourage passengers to utilise the services available at...
Commonwealth Games spurs innovation along Chiltern Main Li... Passengers looking to utilise the Network Rail services between the Chiltern Main Line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street will be benefitting...
HS2 reveals first designs of new Birmingham Depot HS2 have revealed the first design images for the Washwood Heath Depot, where the maintenance facility and main control centre will aid in the...
Wixams could finally receive rail station after 19-year wa... Wixams could finally be set to receive development approval for their proposed train station after a prolonged 20 year wait, if certain concerns from...
HS2 designs near Lichfield incorporates community feedback... The design teams at HS2 have managed to reduce the length of wall structures at Streethay from 1.6 kilometres to 420 metres, which allows the build to...
Additional funding secured for rail restoration schemes The UK government has pledged additional financial support for the Restoring Your Railway schemes across England, seeing a further nine receiving an...
Anglia Rail upgrades set for July Power for the Elizabeth Line and extended platforms for new trains will be coming as part of the upcoming Anglia rail upgrade project. This comes...
HS2 given approval over new viaducts The HS2 project has been granted the permission to construct two new viaducts by Birmingham City Council, which will see the new high-speed railway...
£200m contract secured for Rail Excellence Centre The proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) was granted outline planning consent planning consent in 2021, by Neath Talbot Council and Powys...
HS2 infrastructure to allow seamless connectivity The HS2 project has led the industry with a variety of innovative works and digital transformations throughout its tenure, with a new mobile coverage...
Ecological railway management planned between Evanton and ... Network Rail have begun a tree and vegetation management project, operating on the line between Evanton and Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands...
New Manchester HS2 station will require 2,500 civil servan... HS2 is progressing through the north of England and will require new hubs to see out the project’s operations. The proposed Manchester hub will be...
Avanti West Coast’s new fleet to endure static testing The new Hitachi Class 805 and 807 trains could stand as Avanti West Coast’s jewels in their crown. However, before this can be claimed, they must...
HS2 funding to support local enhancement schemes New road safety features are set to be installed at a Kenilworth junction, stemming from funding provided via HS2. Casualty reduction schemes will be...
Anderston station set to reopen for passenger use The Glasgow Anderston station is set to reopen this coming Monday 13th June, following a thirteen-week programme of engineering works, which was...
HS2 start works on pioneering green tunnel HS2 have announced today that construction works are set to begin on the first innovative ‘green tunnel’, designed to blend the high-speed railway...
Manchester railway’s signalling overhaul completed Network Rail have issued a thank you to passengers as they used alternative forms of transport for journeys into Manchester over the recent Platinum...
Elizabeth Line to use high performance glazing to keep pas... The installation of almost four kilometres of glazed platform screening has arrived across central London’s Elizabeth Line stations, which will be...
HS2 unveil ‘first of a kind’ electric drilling rig HS2’s ltd and their construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture (BBV), are currently in the midst of trialling a pioneering new...
HS2 to deploy driverless car technology to develop station... Representing a first in UK technological innovation, an SME graduate of HS2’s Innovation Accelerator programme is harnessing the power of Artificial...
£3bn HS2 link to be scrapped The highly controversial £3bn HS2 'Golborne Link' will be scrapped by the government after confirmation from the Transport minister Andrew Stephenson...
HS2 continue biodiversity support through the project expa... As the HS2 project expands through the north of England, designers are being tasked with the objective of maintaining the natural habitats and...
Funding secured for new Lostwithiel footbridge Construction works are set to commence this Autumn in Lostwithiel, where passengers and residents will benefit from quicker and easier access across...
£55m electrification scheme to begin piling work Transport Scotland and Network Rail have developed a decarbonisation scheme, seeking to electrify 25kms track south of the Forth Bridge in Fife. The...
£4.3m bridge programme completed The Adam Street Bridge has been reopened to allow passenger services to resume following the completion of a £4.3m programme set out to restore the...
Construction begins on UK’s longest railway bridge Sitting at 3.4km in length, the Colne Valley Viaduct is set to become the longest railway bridge in the UK, as work officially begins on the...
Elizabeth Line proves to be roaring success Since opening for public use on Tuesday 24th May, the Elizabeth Line’s central section has been estimated to have seen over one million journeys...
Lincolnshire level crossing to receive reliability upgrade... Upgrade works for a level crossing in Boston, Lincolnshire, are set to being in June, with the aim to improve reliability for the key freight services...
Department for Transport to issue £2.7bn for future contra... The Department for Transport have outlined their budget for the delivery of the next stage for the East West Rail scheme. This funding will be...
Newport-Gloucester Line set for £25m resilience works The Gloucester-Newport line is a vital passenger and freight link, that requires major upgrade works after it has suffered several major landslides in...
Elizabeth line officially opens to public After years of delays and major setbacks, the Crossrail project has reached its crescendo with the opening of the Elizabeth Line, with passengers able...
Rail electrification plan from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury... Transport Minister Wendy Morton has addressed proposals to electrify the railway line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, hoping that a study on the...
Briefings held over £1bn Midland Mainline Electrification ... Network Rail is looking to hold a market engagement briefing with firms, ahead of the start of tendering for the next £1bn next phases of the Midland...
Hope Valley Line upgrade works to begin this month Essential construction works on the Hope Valley Line are set to begin later this month with an estimated budget of £145m, upgrading reliability...
Thameslink celebrate London Blackfriars 10-year anniversar... Thameslink’s London Blackfriars station is celebrating 10 years since its dramatic reconstruction in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Completed...
HS2 progress with first stage of 50-mile temporary access ... HS2 has opened the first 11-mile stage of a 50-mile-long temporary access road, that will link construction sites across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire...
HS2 outline reasoning for scrapping of Manchester Piccadil... Mark Thurston, CEO of High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, recently appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), accompanied by Department for Transport...
Elizabeth Line to open but with planned closures Crossrail’s grand opening is mere days away at this point, with the scheduled date of 24th May rapidly approaching. This landmark day for London’s...
ORR have given final authorisation for Elizabeth line open... Elizabeth line stations – with the exception of Bond Street – have officially met the requirements for passenger use, as authorised by The Office of...
Queens Speech to signify major changes within the rail ind... The Queens speech to be delivered today, will outline the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). This will act as the new state holding...
Machines With Vision are set to exhibit industry changing ... Edinburgh-based technology start-up Machines With Vision (MWV) are set to exhibit and present its industry changing innovations for the very first...
Freight services in the Midlands to benefit from new railw... A landmark railway bridge is set to be installed in Birmingham, which will become the longest single-span railway structure in the West Midlands...
Elizabeth line to open to the public on May 24 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the new Crossrail section between Abbey Wood to Paddington will open to passengers on May 24, 2022. Once...
New social value measurement tool launches for rail indust... Social value is becoming an increasingly important consideration in our investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations. Now, to assist...
Network Rail gives progress update on Transpennine Route U... Network Rail has made huge strides on its Transpennine Route Upgrade in Manchester raising two bridges to make way for overhead electric wires. The...
Vital bridge repairs in Claverton to start works The Claverton railway bridge, sitting just above the A36 at Churchill Bridge roundabout to the south of Bath city centre, is set to have vital repair...
HS2 appoints new role to connect contractors with local co... As the development of HS2 progresses, Stewart Jackson has been appointed the new Resident’s Commissioner. His obligations in the role will be to...
Govia Thameslink Railway launches initiative to help boost... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has launched a new initiative to improve accessibility on Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express...
RIA publishes its rail innovation strategy calling for gre... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its rail innovation strategy calling for the industry to become more radical to overcome barrier...
Building contractor appointed for construction of three ne... Construction work is set to begin in November three new stations in south Birmingham and is expected to be completed later next year. This forms part...
East Midlands Railway increases capacity with depot renova... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has successfully completed the first phase of its £2m upgrade of its Eastcroft Depot in Nottingham. Eastcroft Depot...
ORR to boost competitiveness in rail signalling market The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is working with Network Rail to increase competitiveness in the market when procuring signalling contracts. The...
Introduction of hourly services to increase capacity on Da... A series of engineering works are set to take place on the Dartmoor Line in preparation for the introduction of hourly services. The move from Network...
Huge track replacements completed over Easter following £2... As part of a £22m investment Network Rail has completed essential improvement work on the West Coast main line over Easter. The work will help improve...
Network Rail looks to appoint new Design Development Partn... Network Rail Wales & Western is looking to appoint a Design Development Partner for the region through a 5-8 year framework agreement. The maximum...
Government set to invest £7.6m in rail innovation The Government has announced it is set to invest £7.6m into helping transform rail travel with new cutting edge technology. The investment forms part...
Track upgrades in Bishop's Stortford form part of huge Eas... Key track upgrades are set to take place in the Bishop’s Stortford area as Network Rail looks to modernize the areas rail network. Engineers will...
Network Rail to boost signalling in London with £160m inve... The £160m improvement project set to take place to upgrade the track and points at Clapham Junction over the Easter period. The work will also see...
Multi-million-pound upgrade in Cornwall set to improve rel... A £6.55m investment from Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) is set to perform upgrades in Penzance improving reliability for services in...
Encouraging supply chain collaboration to bring about inno... Collaboration within the rail industry’s supply chain is key to delivering on the huge investments and projects being made within the industry...
HS2 set to reduce carbon output with innovative modular Vi... HS2 has released the final designs for its Thame Valley Viaduct which will use innovative construction techniques to reduce carbon output...
ScotRail appoints contractor to oversee Stirling station r... ScotRail has reached a crucial milestone in the £5m redevelopment of Stirling station by appointing Luddon Construction as contractor for the project...
Northern to improve facilities with millions recouped from... Rail operator Northern is set to reinvest £2m into passenger experience and rolling stock improvements, recouped from prosecuting fare evasion on the...
West Highland Line project completed following huge invest... Engineers have completed the £7m project to improve the reliability of services for passengers on the West Highland Line in Scotland. Network Rail...
Government confirms £5.7bn transport funding settlements The Department for Transport (DfT) has written to metro mayors of the seven city regions eligible for a share of the £5.7bn City Region Sustainable...
Tees Valley set for multi-million-pound rail investment Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today revealed that the rail network in the region is set to benefit from part of a £310m transport fund. Line speed...
Network Rail appeals to supply chain to find contractor fo... Network Rail is currently looking to appoint a main contractor from its supply chain to build the new Forth Bridge Experience reception hub. Potential...
Work on overhead wiring to improve reliability in South Ea... Upgrade works are set to take place on the overhead wiring systems on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness to improve reliability. This...
Resiliency project gets underway on West Coast Mainline Essential work has taken place in Scotland to protect the railway against adverse weather as part of a wider weather resilience project. Regrade work...
HS2 offers work experience to construction students HS2 has offered work experience to students studying towards a BTEC in Construction or a T-Level in Science as work continues on the high-speed rail...
South Wales Metro to undergo 26-day overhaul Transport for Wales (TfW) is set to continue with work on the South Wales Metro with major work taking place across the Core Valley Lines. The work...
Government announces multi-million-pound accessibility inv... The Government has announced it will introduce a £2.5m package to support disabled people travel more confidently on the rail network. The 1,000th...
Digital signalling equipment set to be tested on Northern ... Work is set to take place to test and commission the recently installed signalling equipment on the Northern City Line. The testing work forms part of...
Railway Industry Association publishes review on Governmen... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called upon the Government to do more to help the decarbonisation of the rail network. The review has found...
HS2 set to provide more jobs and skills in West Midlands West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed the news that 3,000 jobs are set to be created in the area by HS2. HS2 construction partner Balfour...
North West electrification helping the industry meet its c... The programme of electrification currently underway in the North West is helping the rail industry meet its climate obligations as highlighted at...
Rail infrastructure project in Oxford given Government app... Plans have been approved by the Government to develop rail infrastructure in Oxford which will help to introduce new services to the area. The project...
New facilities at Coventry boost passenger experience with... The £82m transformation of Coventry Station has been completed and is set to improve the passenger experience in the future. Avanti West Coast has...
Network Rail to deliver part of £4bn investment to Scotlan... Network Rail engineers will be working to deliver £10m of investments this Easter as part of a £4bn investment in Scotland’s Railway. The programme of...
Northern appoints new TrainCare Centre Manager to lead pro... Northern has announced the appointment of a new TrainCare Centre Manager set to take over at Leeds’ Neville Hill depot. Andy Marden is set to take...
Sleeper service returns to South Devon following £37.4m re... Great Western Railway’s (GWR) Night Riviera sleeper service is set to return following the completion of engineering work at Parson’s Tunnel. The £37...
Transport for the North releases revised Strategic Transpo... Transport for the North (TfN) has published its policy positions on active multimodal hubs as it works to updates its 2019 Strategic Transport Plan...
New bridge upgrades accessibility in Cleethorpes An accessible footbridge has been opened at Cleethorpes to provide step free access over the railway following a £3.6m investment. The new bridge...
Communities in Warwickshire to benefit from HS2 £1.4m fund... Communities affected by the construction of HS2 in Warwickshire have received £1.4m from HS2 to enhance benefit their local area. The funds opened...
Creating a net-zero network to help meet the country's cli... Despite the numerous projects currently ongoing within the rail sector climate change still presents the industry with a whole range of issues...
Rail industry's first freight electrification trial aids n... A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire is the first to demonstrate an overhead electrification system in the UK helping the industry’s net-zero...
Network Rail appoints new Group Property Director Network Rail has announced the appointment of a new Group Property Director as Stuart Kirkwood leaves the organisation after 11 years. Robin Dobson is...
First stage of HS2 tunnelling work completed under Chilter... HS2 has confirmed that the 2,000 tonne tunnelling machines have completed the first stage of tunnelling work under the Chilterns. This runs up to the...
Multi-million pound investment to protect Cambrian Line fr... Network Rail has announced a multi-million-pound investment to help protect the railway from extreme weather events and future passenger disruption...
Network Rail to invest £83m in improvement works this East... Network Rail is set to invest in £83m worth of improvement works over Easter on 530 upgrade projects across the country. Over 95% of the network will...
Accessibility work set to take place at Huddersfield stati... Accessibility work is set to take place at Huddersfield station as Network Rail will look to upgrade a lift at the station. Engineers will be...
Manchester and the North West set for £84m rail investment Manchester and the North West is set to receive £84m in investment to increase the reliability of services across the region. As part of the...
Rail Accident Investigation Branch releases Carmont derail... The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report looking into the fatal derailment of a passenger train at Carmont in...
Work set to get underway on redevelopment of Middlesbrough... Planning approval has been granted to allow for the £34m redevelopment of Middlesbrough station which will help modernise the station. Work is set to...
HS2 shares new updated designs of London Euston station HS2 Ltd has released an updated design for the new high speed railway terminus station set to be built at London Euston. The new images display the...
Railway Industry Association sets criteria for Great Briti... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out five tests to ensure the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) is successful. The five tests...
Accessibility work to commence in South London as part of ... Accessibility work is set to get underway at Catford station in South London as part of a £3.7m improvement project. New lifts are set to be installed...
Refining the passenger experience for the 21st century Train stations up and down the country have the potential to become huge parts of the community providing easy transport links for all. This can also...
Engineers tackle recent storms to deliver Brighton Main Li... The Brighton Main Line has reopened after engineers worked through both Storms Eunice and Franklin to deliver a £15m upgrade. The work took place...
Work to begin on improving rail communications in Scottish... Local people in the Scottish Highlands are being invited to share their views on a new radio communications mast to be installed at a local station...
Glasgow's Argyle line to be upgraded in £32m improvement p... The £32m programme of improvement work to improve reliability on Glasgow’s Argyle line is set to get underway from mid-March. Work will take place for...
Multi-million pound upgrade underway on Ebbw Vale line Work is now underway on the multi-million pound upgrade to transform the Ebbw Vale line between Newport and Ebbw Vale. The £70m investment includes...
Timber freight train runs for first time in 18 years Network Rail has partnered with Colas Rail in a pilot project to run a timber freight train for the first time in 18 years. A sawmill in Abergavenny...
Sniffer dogs to be used to tackle £16m issue of rail metal... Over the past five years, there has been more than 330 unique instances of metal theft reported on the UK rail network, causing major delays to...
Transport for Wales tenders £300m rail station upgrades A £300m programme of station upgrades and improvements across Transport for Wales’ rail network has gone out to tender. The investment will cover more...
TCR Midlands 2022 sees roaring success in Birmingham The scene was set in Birmingham. Leaders, innovators and decision-makers packed the room. With conversations flowing and business insights being...
Calls for study into reopening of Leeds railway station to... Local politicians in Leeds have called for the revival of Marsh Lane railway station to ease some of the pressure on the city’s busy main station...
Future-proofing the country's rail network against extreme... As the rail industry looks to deal with the effects of climate change it has never been more important to ensure the UK’s railways is as weather...
Further disruption expected as Storm Franklin affects rail... Passengers are being strongly advised to check their journeys before they travel as Storm Franklin brings disruption to rail services. Extreme weather...
Work continues on HS2's new Marston Box bridge Complex preparation work has been completed as work continues on the construction of HS2’s Marston Box bridge over the M42. Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV)...
Report calls on Government to back rail freight in West Mi... A new report calls on the Government to back lower-carbon rail freight to help create a greener construction supply chain in the West Midlands. Rail...
Proposals forwarded to make Didcot new home of Great Briti... South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are making the case for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways (GBR)...
Rail Minister visits Eridge station after completion of ac... Rail Minister Wendy Morton and Wealden MP Nusrat Ghani paid a visit to Eridge station following the completion of accessibility improvements at the...
Track upgrades set to take place between Maryland and Fore... Upgrade work is set to take place between Maryland and Forest Gate to increase reliability into and out of Liverpool Street station. More effective...
How to manage IP under IEC 61375-2-5 applications Regarding IEC 61375-2-5 IEC61375-2-5 is an Ethernet based control system and will form the core communication technology of future highspeed trains...
Essential track upgrades to take place in North Warwickshi... Essential track and lineside drainage work is set to take place at Water Orton in North Warwickshire and Duddeston in Birmingham. The improvement work...
MP champions Durham as potential future home of Great Brit... Local MP Mary Kelly Foy has called on her constituency, the City of Durham, to bid to host the head office of the upcoming Great British Railways (GBR...
Leamside line reopening proposals taken to Parliament A group of cross-party MPs representing the North East moved the reopening of the Leamside line one step closer to a reality when they brought the...
Greater Anglia's new rolling stock helps to drive record a... Greater Anglia’s new rolling stock has helped drive the operators record-beating autumn performance results over the challenging autumn months. During...
Improvement work to take place on Mallaig line Network Rail engineers are set to start work this week on the Mallaig line at Lochailort in the West Highlands. This £1.8m investment follows on from...
Work underway to improve accessibility at Northallerton st... Network Rail’s £3m project to make Northallerton station more accessible is underway as changes to the subway are taking place and new lifts are...
Competition to find Great British Railways' headquarters g... Towns and cities across England, Wales and Scotland are being invited to apply to become the new home of Great British Railways (GBR). The competition...
HS2 launch recruitment drive for National Apprenticeship W... As this year’s National Apprenticeship Week gets underway HS2 is launching its apprenticeship recruitment programme with 80 vacancies going live this...
East Midlands Railway to invest in station renovations East Midlands Railway (EMR) is set to invest over £400,000 in upgrading and renovating 12 stations on the Barton-on-Humber line. The work is aimed at...
New sea wall at Dawlish protecting railway from extreme we... The new sea wall project along the Dawlish coastline is having a tangible and positive impact on the town’s railway. Network Rail’s sea wall project...
Essential bridge repairs to take place on Dartmoor and Tar... Important repair work is set to commence on the Yeoford bridge in Penstone affecting services between Crediton, Okehampton and Barnstaple. Network...
Transport for Wales set to install defibrillators at its s... Transport for Wales (TfW) has begun work on the installation of more than 200 lifesaving defibrillators at its railway stations. The first phase of...
Work begins on new railway station in Bristol Network Rail has announced work has commenced on the construction of a new railway station in Bristol on the Severn Beach line. The brand-new railway...
Transport for Wales launch public consultation on sustaina... Transport for Wales (TfW) is asking members of the public to share their views on projects to upgrade travel links. The proposed improvements include...
New lifts and footbridge to be installed at Barry Station Network Rail are currently working to introduce step-free access to platforms 2 and 3 at Barry Station for rail passengers. The work will see the...
Network Rail investing £4m into track upgrades in Ayrshire As part of improvement works to keep rail passengers in Scotland moving, Network Rail is investing more than £4m to replace aging track between...
HS2 introduce measures to help supply chain build back fro... New measures have been introduced by HS2 to bolster the visibility of supply chain opportunities across its rail systems contracts. This move will...
Improved facilities to be installed at Market Harborough s... New and improved facilities are set to be installed at Market Harborough station as work on a new toilet block and waiting room begins. Network Rail...
Government set to introduce bill to extend HS2 from Crewe ... The Government are set to introduce the bill today for the next phase of HS2 bringing greener and more reliable travel one step closer. The High Speed...
Fencing to be installed on Levenmouth Rail link to improve... Network Rail has commenced work on the installation of new fencing along the line of the Levenmouth Rail link. Around 19km of fencing will be...
Track upgrades to take place on Chiltern main line Track upgrades on the Chiltern main line are set to take place later this month as part of a £1m investment. Work is set to begin on the line between...
Signalling work to take place between Windsor & Eton River... Network Rail are set to complete major upgrades on the line between Windsor & Eton Riverside Staines for a week in February. The 7-day closure on the...
New lift at Retford Station provides step free access to a... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) have completed work on a new lift at Retford Station providing step free access to every platform. The new lift...
Work set to begin to protect crucial rail link in South We... Network Rail are set to begin work on the installation of a new rockfall shelter on the line between Exeter St Davids and Teignmouth. Overnight...
West Midlands Combined Authority approves transport expans... The West Midlands Combined Authority has agreed to more than 50 various transport infrastructure projects worth around £1.3bn. The plans have been...
Network Rail completes £2m flood protection work on West C... Following a nine-day closure to carry out improvement works to prevent flooding, services have now resumed as normal on the West Coast Main Line...
Where are significant rail investments in the South West b... Ahead of further debate on rail investment in Dorset, the Rail Peninsula Task Force has highlighted some of the significant rail investments to have...
Network Rail set to begin work on Portsmouth's Landport vi... Network Rail are set to start work this week on Portsmouth’s landmark Landport viaduct meaning no services to Portsmouth Harbour. Engineers from...
Government joins Scope to create Disabled Persons Passenge... The government has partnered with disability charity Scope to develop a new Disabled Persons Passenger Charter for disabled rail users. The charter...
Droitwich Spa station set to boost passenger experience Worcestershire County Council are currently working with a variety of organisations to improve the passenger experience at Droitwich Spa Train Station...
HS2 share images of new landscaped green tunnels set to be... HS2 has revealed images of the first landscaped green tunnels that are set to be built in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire. The new tunnels will...
HS2 construction partner launches recruitment drive HS2 construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is launching a recruitment drive to boost its workforce to work on its construction projects. BBV...
Network Rail set to complete upgrades on West Anglia Main ... Work is set to commence this month between London and Cambridge and Stansted and Kings Lynn to reduce delays and improve reliability. The track...
Essential upgrades completed on Network Rail Western route... Network Rail completed £22m worth of essential upgrades across its Western region during the Christmas period by finishing various projects. As part...
Upgrades to take place on West Coast mainline to limit ris... Upgrade work is taking place between Milton Keynes and Rugby on the West Coast mainline to help protect against the risk of flooding. The major work...
Leeds station upgrade set to improve journeys across Yorks... Rail Minister Wendy Morton has praised the new £161m upgrade to Leeds station which will transform rail journeys across Yorkshire. The Minister is set...
Upgrades at Romiley station set to commence next month Work is set to begin January at Romiley station on the Hope Valley line to extend the platforms allowing longer trains to stop there. The upgrades on...
HS2 begin recruitment process for 2022 graduate scheme HS2 provide opportunities every year for graduates to start a career in the rail industry on Britain’s new low carbon high-speed railway. The upcoming...
How can the rail industry expand SME supply chain involvem... Client organisations are increasingly examining suppliers’ relationships with their supply chain, looking for evidence of a broad network which has a...
Next phase of electrification begins on Midlands Mainline As part of the Government’s commitment to improving connectivity in the Midlands and the North work has begun on the next stage of the Midland...
Transformational work to be carried out as part of Portsmo... Network Rail have announced the launch of the Portsmouth Direct Upgrade project which will deliver a more reliable railway between Woking and...
HS2 construct first of piers used to support UK's longest ... HS2 has created the first of 56 giant piers as construction takes place on the UK’s longest railway bridge. The concrete piers will provide support...
Network Rail to carry out major upgrade work over festive ... Network Rail are set to upgrade the last section of 1970’s slab track between London and Kentish Town over Christmas. The upgrade of the slab track on...
Network Rail submit plans to reduce flooding on South West... Network Rail has submitted a planning application to Mid Devon District Council to help reduce the frequency of flooding on the railway. The £7.2m...
Network Rail reach milestone on train testing site Network Rail has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of a dynamic testing system on rolling stock. The Rail Innovation and...
Fife MSPs call at Levenmouth rail link site as work contin... Members of Scottish Parliament Jenny Gilruth and David Torrance paid a visit to the Levenmouth Rail link site as work continues on the site. The plans...
New railway station opens at Soham The new railway station has been officially opened by Cambridge & Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson as the station opened five months ahead of...
Rail Minister officially opens Werrington Tunnel Werrington Tunnel, an underground freight tunnel running beneath the East Coast Main Line near Peterborough, has been formally opened by Rail Minister...
Bishop’s Stortford track renewals to improve reliability Track renewals are planned from early 2022 at Bishop’s Stortford to reduce delays and improve reliability of rail services for passengers travelling...
Work set to begin on Edinburgh railway bridges next month The £1.7m project to repair and re-paint two railway bridges in Edinburgh City Centre is set to commence in January 2022. The work will begin on the...
The local and economic benefits of mega infrastructure Want to join us for the next TransCityRail? TransCityRail Midlands takes place on 10th Feb 2022. View the full agenda here. In the rail sector,...
Passenger survey set up ahead of improvement works in Scot... A campaign has been launched to help passengers in Scotland to plan their journeys during an eight-week rail closure. Major improvement work is set to...
Upgrades at Maidstone East station unveiled to public Maidstone East station has reopened to the public following a £5.2m upgrade to the station’s facilities and amenities. Passengers will now be able to...
Track upgrades set to take place at Leeds station over Chr... Track upgrades are set to take place at Leeds station over the Christmas period to boost the reliability of services. The track layout will be...
New rail bridge installed on Highland Mainline between Inv... Network Rail have successfully demolished and replaced the bridge over the railway at Lynebeg on the Highland Mainline between Perth and Inverness...
Network Rail to start improvement work on Stirling viaduct... Network Rail have announced they are set to begin major improvement work on Stirling’s Forth Viaduct starting in January 2022. As part of the £2.7m...
Preparatory work begins on new station at East Linton Preparatory work has started on the construction of the new station at East Linton in Scotland. The construction of the new station will see trains...
Northern trial new 'leaf-busting' technology Northern have revealed two new leaf-busting technologies at its Allerton depot as they try to limit service disruption. Fallen leaves can cause...
Air quality monitoring programme introduced across Britain... The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is helping the rail industry improve air quality across Britain’s railways. Issues around climate change...
Network Rail set to deliver £17m upgrade in Scotland this ... Network Rail is set to carry out essential work across Scotland over Christmas to renew and upgrade key infrastructure across the network. Engineers...
Government publishes Union Connectivity Review to boost UK... The Government has published the Union Connectivity Review with Prime Minister Boris Johnson committing to strengthening transport networks to create...
Network Rail completes maintenance work on London to Norwi... Essential track and maintenance work has been completed between Marks Tey and Chelmsford on the London to Norwich main line. The work completed by...
South Western Railway introduce Assisted Boarding Points a... South Western Railway (SWR) have introduced an industry first Assisted Boarding Points to its stations across London to help improve accessibility...
Calderdale Council consult public over Halifax station tra... Calderdale Council are asking for feedback on the latest £30m designs to transform Halifax railway station in West Yorkshire. The new plans backed by...
Work to commence on Cramlington station footbridge Work is set to begin this week at Cramlington railway station to revamp and refurbish the footbridge at the station. On Thursday 25th November the...
Rail upgrades set to begin in South London this weekend Trains will not be running between East Croydon and London Victoria as essential rail upgrades take place in the area. Work is set to take place on...
Warrington Borough Council react to Integrated Rail Plan Warrington Borough Council has welcomed some parts of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) however remains disappointed by changes to HS2 plans...
Work begins to improve accessibility at Croy station Network Rail has announced work has started on a £3.1m project to improve accessibility at Croy station in North Lanarkshire. Over the next nine...
Midlands set to receive £10bn investment from Integrated R... Midlands Connect are pleased with the Government’s publication of the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) and the funding it will provide for rail...
Transport for the North disappointed with Integrated Rail ... Transport for the North (TfN) have aired their disgruntlement at the policies announced today in the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan (IRP). The...
A one-size-fits-all solution worldwide A single, rugged module represents savings in inventory as well as ease of design for international manufacturers, says John Stone, Sales Director at...
Government's Integrated Rail Plan announced today *This story was written prior to the Government announcement, for our coverage on the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan click here. Prime...
Rail Minister commits to development of regional infrastru... After a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic TCR North returned to Manchester last week with an array of rail industry leaders appearing. The...
Work to start on Welwyn Garden City station footbridge upg... Network Rail has announced the dates for the next phase of improvements on the footbridge at Welwyn Garden City station. Commencing on 20th November...
New unlimited WiFi unveiled at Edinburgh Waverley station Fast and free unlimited WiFi has been unveiled for passengers at Edinburgh Waverley station. The new unlimited WiFi is fast enough to support video...
Network Rail install weather stations to monitor the count... Network Rail has installed 60 new sustainably powered weather stations to monitor the country's railways from London Euston to Carlisle. Weather...
Track renewals improve rail journeys between Ely and Peter... Network Rail has lifted a speed restriction on the line between Ely and Peterborough as wheel timber renewals have been completed on four bridges near...
East Midlands Railway begin £2m Nottingham depot upgrade East Midlands Railway (EMR) begin the £2m upgrade of their Eastcroft depot in Nottingham as part of EMR’s Regional services work. As part of the...
Rossendale Council successfully bid for restoration of Man... The restoration of rail services between Rawtenstall, Bury and Manchester has been approved by the Government under the ‘Restoring Your Railways’ fund...
Vale of Glamorgan Council explore possibility of creating ... Vale of Glamorgan Council are set to look into the possibility of creating new St Athan railway station. The Council have commissioned a consultancy...
Transport for Greater Manchester awarded £50k grant for ne... The Government has awarded a £50,000 grant to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to create a passenger rail link between Stockport and Ashton...
Government announces funding to restore closed lines and s... The Government has announced funding will be given to reinstate some of the UK’s rail stations and restore lines under the Restoring Your Railway...
Northern Rail encourage commuters to return to rail Northern Rail are encouraging more commuters to return to rail as a way of travelling to and from work. During the past 18 months Northern have made...
Budget 2021: What does it mean for Britain's railways? During his Autumn Budget speech and Spending Review Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak set out some of the Government’s plans for rail and...
Network Rail set to commence work on Byram footbridge Network Rail are set to begin key improvement work on Byram footbridge in Brotherton to ensure that it stays fit for purpose. Beginning on 1st...
ScotRail unveil new training station at Saltcoats station ScotRail have announced the £525,000 conversion of underused space at Saltcoats station into a fully accessible training station for the local...
New ramp unveiled at Dorchester West station Network Rail and Dorset Council have unveiled a new access ramp at Dorchester West station allowing for step-free access from platform one to Dorset...
Bidders shortlisted for £500m HS2 contract HS2 Ltd have announced the shortlisted bidders who wish to become the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner (DDP). This new section will connect the...
Track upgrades to start on Summit Tunnel track this weeken... Major upgrade work is set to take place this weekend between Rochdale and Hebden Bridge as part of a £2m Great North Rail Project investment. Network...
Work on South Wales Metro set to continue Transport for Wales (TfW) advance with work on the South Wales Metro with work set to take place between Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd. The railway...
Work commences on new Inverness Airport station Work has commenced on the construction of the new Inverness Airport station with the building of the platforms at Dalcross. The new £14m facility will...
Network Rail introduce new unlimited WiFi at Birmingham Ne... Network Rail introduce new unlimited WiFi for passengers at Birmingham New Street station. The unlimited WiFi at Birmingham New Street is fast enough...
Birmingham University station redevelopment progresses wit... The redevelopment of Birmingham’s University railway station has hit a new milestone with the installation of a new canal bridge. The new bridge spans...
Signalling system upgrades to modernise track in Bridlingt... Network Rail is set to help deliver a more modern, reliable railway for passengers in East Yorkshire, as it carries out major work to upgrade the...
Major track improvements work underway in Yorkshire As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), work is now underway on a major track improvement project between York and Church Fenton. Engineers...
Government to restore services to the Dartmoor Line For the first time in nearly 50 years, regular passenger services will resume on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter. Services are set...
Bradford seeks support on rail project which could deliver... Delivery of a new city centre railway station in Bradford is estimated to boost the city’s economy by £30bn over ten years, with Bradford Council now...
Network Rail shares redundant Leven track with heritage ra... Following the removal of old disused track and redundant infrastructure from the former Leven branch line, as part of works for the Levenmouth rail...
HS2 boosts job opportunities for young people in the West ... After seeing great success with it’s first youth unemployment scheme, HS2’s West Midlands construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), is...
New report calls for Borders Railway extension to Carlisle The extension of the Borders Railway to Carlisle has been recommended as the “best solution” to address transport connectivity issues in the region...
Decarbonisation, Northern Powerhouse Rail & Investment | T... The appetite is stronger than ever for the rail industry to reunite at TransCityRail North, the industry's leading and most prestigious exhibition...
New analysis reveals the potential benefits of Northern Po... Benefits felt by hundreds of thousands of businesses. Improved travel for millions of people. Increasing the number of people and businesses within...
SIFER 2021: Let’s get back on track Organised at the heart of the leading rail region in France (the Hauts-de-France regions employs 1/3 of France’s total rail employees and generates 1...
HS2 completes first mile under Chilterns using 170m long '... The first 2,000 tonne, colossal tunnelling machine being used for the construction of the HS2 tunnels has successfully passed the one-mile mark. The...
Footbridge successfully installed at new Reston station As part of the new £20m Reston station development, Network Rail has installed a footbridge over the East Coast Mainline. Teams worked non-stop during...
Network Rail and Vivarail to introduce battery train at CO... Network Rail and Vivarail revealed today that Vivarail’s next-generation battery train will be launched at COP26, running daily services throughout...
City Beam trains enter service on Southeastern network As of today, City Beam trains – which are new to Southeastern rail services - will enter service on routes between London, Dartford, Hayes and...
£8m embankment works bring stability to Dumfriesshire rail... Work is underway to upgrade drainage systems and re-profile embankments to reduce the risk of flooding and landslips on the line between Sanquhar and...
Island Line due to reopen following 10-month closure South Western Railway (SWR) announced on Wednesday (September 22) that the upgraded Island Line is due to reopen on November 1, with final train...
Helicopters help to restore one of Britain's deepest railw... Construction materials had to be airlifted into position by helicopter as part of essential repairs to a ventilation shaft in one of Britain’s deepest...
Foundations for new eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Mea... The first phase of construction for a new entrance at Bristol Temple Meads has just been completed, providing customers with a gateway to the east of...
2 new stations open to the public on Northern line extensi... The first train on the new Northern Line route departed from Battersea Power station this morning, marking the completion of a £1.1bn project The...
One of the world's oldest tunnels to undergo improvement w... One of the world’s oldest railway tunnels is set to undergo improvement works in the hopes of increasing reliability. Work will kickstart in Autumn...
HS2 unveils major London logistics hub in Willesden Described as the ‘beating heart of HS2 in London’, the vast 30-acre site near Willesden Junction in the capital has been officially opened by HS2 Ltd...
