Revolutionary AI Tech Keeps Trains on TimeMachine learning experts at LNER have developed new technology that can help to predict train delays. Following a successful trial at Peterborough... Explore
Critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor.Critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor are taking place this week Until Friday 28 March, the line between Staines and Windsor will... Explore
Railway training facility set to be completed this summerA new railway training facility in Doncaster continues to take shape and is set to be completed this summer. Network Rail took over the building in... Explore
New Rail Links to London Revealed!Grand Central has today notified Network Rail of its plans to operate new direct services between Lincolnshire and London that, if approved by the... Explore
Experience the Future of Rail Travel with New Trains and More Space!Southeastern is introducing another improvement to its timetable from Sunday 18 May that adds more space and newer trains for customers across... Explore
Line reopens between Castle Cary and Yeovil following esse... Train services have resumed between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary after a week-long closure where Network Rail carried out essential improvements to...
Blackheath: 10-week closure means train journeys will chan... A £10m programme of repair work to the Blackheath tunnel by Network Rail means that train services will be diverted via Greenwich. Passengers in south...
Crucial track work to affect some London journeys Network Rail teams will be carrying out essential track lowering work near Loughborough this weekend as part of wider multi-million-pound Midland Main...
Major enhancements on the Rhymney line for South Wales Met... Transport for Wales has announced that the Rhymney valley railway line will undergo major enhancements as part of the next phase of the South Wales...
EWR Aliiance - Discovering East West Phase 2 The recently completed East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) railway line from Bicester and Bletchley via Milton Keynes will boost connectivity as part of the...
Island Line to fully reopen EARLY The Island Line will fully reopen between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin on Friday 2 May, in time for the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, following an...
Critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor. Critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor are taking place this week Until Friday 28 March, the line between Staines and Windsor will be...
Line reopens between Castle Cary and Yeovil following esse... Train services have resumed between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary after a week-long closure where Network Rail carried out essential improvements to...
Blackheath: 10-week closure means train journeys will chan... A £10m programme of repair work to the Blackheath tunnel by Network Rail means that train services will be diverted via Greenwich. Passengers in south...
Crucial track work to affect some London journeys Network Rail teams will be carrying out essential track lowering work near Loughborough this weekend as part of wider multi-million-pound Midland Main...
Major enhancements on the Rhymney line for South Wales Met... Transport for Wales has announced that the Rhymney valley railway line will undergo major enhancements as part of the next phase of the South Wales...
EWR Aliiance - Discovering East West Phase 2 The recently completed East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) railway line from Bicester and Bletchley via Milton Keynes will boost connectivity as part of the...
Island Line to fully reopen EARLY The Island Line will fully reopen between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin on Friday 2 May, in time for the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, following an...
£500k investment to improve drainage on Merseyrail Network Network Rail is upgrading the drainage at a Cheshire flooding hotspot for passengers travelling between Liverpool and Chester. Services passing...
Rail Unlocking the North West's Economic Potential A concerted focus on the internationally significant investment opportunities in the North West – linked by a new railway – could lead the UK’s...
Eight weekends of track, station and tunnel upgrade work a... TRU engineers are set to complete a series of upgrades across eight consecutive weekends, starting on Saturday 29 March, between Mossley and Dewsbury...
Railway Enhancements in Devon: Okehampton, Barnstaple, and... Train services between Okehampton, Barnstaple, and Exeter are back on track following successful engineering work by Network Rail to improve and...
£14m upgrade works set to begin Engineers will be working around-the-clock on the Inverclyde lines between Saturday (March 15) and Tuesday (March 18) to deliver more than £14m of...
Revitalising 928001: The Overhaul of Swietelsky’s On-Track... Swietelsky UK has long been at the forefront of railway maintenance, ensuring that its fleet of On-Track Machines (OTMs) remains in top condition. As...
Unlocking Economic Growth: The Railway That Quadrupled Pas... A railway that has quadrupled its passenger numbers and provided countless new investment opportunities shows how East West Rail can deliver a similar...
Goole's Rail Village Expands: Siemens Mobility Opens State... Siemens Mobility has officially opened its new Rail Components Distribution Centre as the latest addition to their state-of-the-art Rail Village in...
Metro's Lifeline: The £400 Million Upgrade That Can't Wait A business case to replace the signalling system on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been officially submitted to the Government. The bid backed by North...
No Trains for a Week: Discover the Vital Improvements Happ... From today until Sunday, train services will change on the Heart of Wessex Line with no trains running between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary for a...
Network Rail signs Memorandum of Understanding with Transp... Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport for NSW in Australia to develop rail technology, improve reliability, and...
Spring Engineering Works on West Coast Mainline: Disruptio... A series of weekend engineering works will mean changes to cross-border services on the West Coast Mainline this spring. Engineers will be working on...
New £15 Million Okehampton Interchange: Transforming Devon... Construction has commenced on Okehampton Interchange, a new railway station on the outskirts of Okehampton, Devon. This £15 million project is the...
Essential work on the West of England Line Trains are now running again on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction after Network Rail completed a package of upgrades in...
High Speed Rail Group calls for a new, affordable, and rea... The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has set out its key recommendations to the Government in a submission to HM Treasury, ahead of the Spending Review...
Network Rail must bring more transparency to challenges As the rail sector navigates a myriad of challenges while striving to deliver efficient and reliable services to passengers and freight operators...
HS2 key to reinvigorating the rail network HS2 Ltd’s Project Client Director, Dave Lock has outlined the importance of the programme in transforming the nation’s rail network in the future. He...
HS2's Latest Construction Triumph HS2 has reached a major milestone at the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire, marking the completion of the civil engineering phase for the...
Drone Footage Captures Stunning Restoration of Stockport's... In the early hours of Sunday, February 23rd, seven railway workers abseiled down the Grade II* listed Stockport Viaduct as part of a £1.1 million...
Historic Awe Viaduct Gets £3.5M Makeover: See the Stunning... Network Rail has successfully completed a £3.5 million refurbishment project on the Awe viaduct, located near Taynuilt on the Oban branch of the West...
Essential Upgrades on Midland Main Line: Weekend Disruptio... Over nine weekends between Saturday 22 February to early June, engineers will be carrying out essential infrastructure work south of Bedford to...
London St. Pancras High Speed and Eurotunnel's Partnership... London St. Pancras Highspeed and Eurotunnel have today announced a landmark partnership to accelerate the growth of cross-Channel high-speed rail...
Countdown to Major Railway Upgrades: Staines to Windsor This countdown is on until the start of critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor. Between Saturday 22 and Friday 28 March, the line...
GWR Services Back on Track: Discover the Game-Changing Upg... Great Western Railway (GWR) services have resumed on the North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport. This follows the completion of...
Egis acquire Overhead Line Engineering Ltd to Strengthen T... Egis, a leading global consulting, engineering and mobility services firm, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Overhead Line...
Revolutionising Rail: How AtkinsRéalis is Transforming Net... AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by Network Rail to lead its ambitious Property Digital Programme, managing the digital systems essential to the...
Key Railway Enhancements Set to Boost Travel Experience in... From tomorrow until Friday 21st February 2025, parts of the railway between Portsmouth and Havant and Fareham will be closed while Network Rail...
HS2 reveals first completed viaduct at Delta Junction The completion of the first major viaduct at HS2’s Delta Junction in North Warwickshire marks a significant milestone as construction accelerates on...
Glasgow – Paisley Line Improvements: Hillington West Platf... Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.9m project to renew both platforms at Hillington West on the busy Glasgow – Paisley railway line. Both...
TRU seeks Programme Partner Network Rail has announced the opening of tenders for a £100 million programme partner to aid in the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This extensive...
AtkinsRéalis Leads Design Integration for Transpennine Rou... AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile...
HS2 Invites Tenders for £269 Million Automated People Move... HS2 Ltd has invited two companies to tender for a significant contract to supply, operate, and maintain its elevated transit system at Solihull’s...
Landslip repairs completed ahead of schedule on railway be... Following the discovery of a landslip caused by heavy rainfall on the afternoon of January 27, Network Rail has been tirelessly working to repair a 30...
Spades in the ground on £295 million West Midlands Metro e... Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander recently visited the West Midlands to kick off the extension of the West Midlands Metro tram network in the Black...
HS2 unveils latest green bridge near Kenilworth HS2 has shared an update on the progress of a new green bridge near Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The Stoneleigh Road bridge will feature a dual...
East Coast Main Line Transformed: Discover the Latest Enha... Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience following a series of upgrades on the East Coast Main Line over the past two weekends. The...
HS2’s Curzon Street Station Set for Major Construction Mil... The Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV), the contractor for HS2’s Curzon Street Station, is gearing up for a significant increase in construction...
Birmingham MP Champions Midlands Rail Hub: 100 Extra Train... Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill has met with Midlands Connect and other rail chiefs at University Station to discuss how plans for the Midlands Rail Hub...
Behind the Scenes of HS2's Most Ambitious Viaduct Deck Sli... HS2 has released impressive new timelapse footage showcasing engineers completing the heaviest and longest single-stage viaduct deck slide on the...
Jacobs selected for the Transpennine Route Upgrade Jacobs has been selected by Network Rail as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the...
New Railway to Transform Airport Access and Boost UK Econo... Heathrow Southern Railway Limited (HSRL) - the independent private sector venture set up to transform the rail network serving Britain’s busiest...
Motspur Park station receives upgrades in its centenary ye... As Motspur Park approaches its 100th anniversary in July, it has received an early gift: the station is now step-free, thanks to an £11.4 million...
It’s Lift Off at Barnt Green Station Starting today, Network Rail will commence preparations for a significant project aimed at providing step-free access to all trains at Barnt Green...
Enhanced Passenger Journey Experience with Modern Signalli... Passengers can now enjoy a smoother journey experience thanks to the installation of modern signalling equipment at South Kirkby. The outdated manual...
Leaders Unveil Ambitious Rail Plan for South Wales and Wes... This week in Cardiff, leaders from politics, business, industry, and academia gathered to unveil a new initiative aimed at leveraging fresh funding to...
Swietelsky AG acquires British company Harry Needle Railro... Swietelsky AG, one of Europe's leading construction companies in the field of rail infrastructure, announces the successful acquisition of 100% of the...
Engineering work in London and Portsmouth to affect South ... South Western Railway (SWR) is advising customers to plan ahead of Sunday 2nd and Sunday 9th February. Engineers will complete maintenance in the...
SRSA Complete 2024 Old Oak Common Programme As part of the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA), Colas Rail’s Old Oak Common (OOC) division have delivered a five-day multidisciplinary blockade...
Thousands take part in East West Rail’s latest consultatio... The company set to deliver a new railway line to connect Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge has welcomed record numbers of attendees to its...
Major Track Upgrades Disrupt Worcester-Hereford Rail Servi... West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR) services between Worcester and Hereford are being affected because of important track upgrade...
Major Enhancements Coming to Oxford Network Rail has unveiled a revised timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford, which is part of a multi-million-pound initiative to upgrade...
Train Services Resume in Westbury After Major Upgrades Train services through Westbury in Wiltshire are back to normal today after four weeks of intensive track and signalling upgrades. The railway...
Coryton and Lower Rhymney railway lines electrified as par... Transport for Wales (TfW) is making significant progress towards the next phase of the South Wales Metro project, with plans to electrify the Coryton...
Major progress in £140m Darlington station upgrade Over the next six weekends, significant engineering work will advance the £140m regeneration of Darlington station in the North East. A 120-tonne...
Introducing Bee Network - Rail Mayor Andy Burnham has set out Greater Manchester’s step-by-step plan to bring rail into the Bee Network by 2028, working with the rail industry as he...
Vossloh Secures €30 Million Contract for HS2 Project! Vossloh has been awarded a significant order by PORR as part of the British high-speed rail project High Speed 2 (HS2). Vossloh will supply rail...
Revitalising the Historic Stockport Viaduct The Grade II* listed Stockport Viaduct, a landmark built in 1840, is undergoing a significant restoration. This iconic structure supports nearly 400...
Major Upgrades Proposed for Manchester Oxford Road Station Network Rail is proposing significant upgrades to enhance passenger experience and the broader rail network as part of the Manchester Oxford Road...
Heart of Wales Line Transformed: £1 Million Project to Pre... A £1 million vegetation management initiative is currently in progress on the Heart of Wales line, aimed at minimising delays and cancellations caused...
Major Re-signalling Project Begins This weekend, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January, there will be no train services to or from Charing Cross, Waterloo East, and Cannon Street. This...
Vital engineering work in Portsmouth area to close railway... During February half term, from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 February, parts of the railway between Portsmouth and Havant and Fareham will be closed with...
London Overground Enhancements to Boost Reliability and Sa... Vital track and bridge works are taking place on the London Overground Mildmay line, which runs between Stratford and Richmond/Clapham Junction. The...
£21M Upgrade: Salford Crescent's New Platform to Revolutio... Network Rail is investing £21m to build an additional, third platform at Salford Crescent station. The new, extra platform will improve passenger flow...
161-Year-Old Hungerford Bridge Set for Major Restoration: ... The historic Hungerford railway bridge, which has stood for 161 years, is set to undergo restoration to ensure its longevity. The project is scheduled...
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency on the Great Eastern and So... This winter, planned weekend engineering work will take place on the Great Eastern and Southend Victoria/Southminster lines. These efforts are...
Cutting-Edge 3D Tech is Transforming Southeastern Platform... As part of the ongoing efforts to upgrade its Metro fleet, the Southeastern and Network Rail Alliance has enlisted Cordel to deliver precise data and...
HS2 Unveils Seventh Innovation Accelerator Cohort to Enhan... The company delivering HS2 today announced the cohort taking part in its seventh Innovation Accelerator programme to develop new railway technology to...
Why do major rail projects go over budget? Experts from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) will be questioned by the Transport Committee on their work advising the Government on...
Siemens Mobility Secures Contracts Worth € 670 Million wit... Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance. Siemens...
£60m investment for West Coast Main Line bridge replaceme... Network Rail is gearing up to replace the Clifton bridge near Penrith in 2026. Preparations are already underway, with engineers starting on-site work...
Full Launch of Moscow Metro Line 16: A New Era of Connecti... The Moscow Metro has reached a significant milestone with the full launch of the highly anticipated Line 16, also known as the Troitskaya Line. This...
HS2's 14,500-Tonne Box Structure Advances The construction of a massive 14,500-tonne box structure, designed to carry the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire, has made...
Network Rail Engineers Complete Critical Upgrades on Wesse... Over the festive period, Network Rail’s teams of engineers missed the festivities and worked tirelessly to complete a wide range of critical railway...
East West Rail’s in-person consultation events restart thi... East West Rail’s in-person consultation events restart this week after a short break over the festive period. Since the consultation was launched on...
Transpennine Route Enhancements Revealed During the festive season, significant enhancements were made across multiple sites on the Transpennine route, bringing passengers closer to faster...
Engineers Complete Challenging Track Renewal in Historic V... Network Rail, alongside its contractors, has successfully completed a complex track renewal project through the narrow Northchurch Tunnel, enhancing...
HS1 Ltd to Lower Rail Charges Following ORR Review The Office of Rail and Road announced today that it is directing HS1 Ltd to lower its charges for passenger and freight train operating companies to...
VolkerFitzpatrick Completes Critical Underbridge at SEGRO ... VolkerFitzpatrick has marked a significant milestone at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett with the successful installation of a major underbridge structure...
New Digital Era Dawns in Crewe In a transformative upgrade, both passenger and freight trains are now benefiting from a comprehensive overhaul of the signalling system at one of...
25,000-Volt Power Lines Now Live People living near the railway and passengers travelling between Wigan and Bolton are being warned that newly-installed 25,000-volt electric power...
Essential track upgrades to start next week Network Rail is carrying out significant track improvements from Monday 6 to Friday 10 January to enhance the reliability of future journeys. The...
HS2 : Major Milestones Achieved in Tunnel Drives and Earth... The latest figures reveal significant progress in the HS2 project, with the majority of deep tunnel drives and earthworks for the high-speed railway...
£10m Accessibility and Customer Upgrades Coming to Salford... Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Network Rail are investing £10m to deliver accessibility and customer upgrades at Salford Central station...
Vital Upgrades between London St Pancras and Bedford Rail tracks are to be closed between London St Pancras and Harpenden for nine consecutive days (Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 December), with no Thameslink...
Slade Green Train Depot Unveils Major Upgrades The Slade Green train maintenance depot has received a multi-million pound investment, introducing a new wheel lathe, carriage wash, and extended...
Colindale Tube Station - First Phase Of Major Upgrade Colindale Tube station, located on the Edgware branch of the Northern line, will reopen in a temporary state on the afternoon of Friday, 20 December...
Network Rail Invests £6M in Edinburgh Upgrades Network Rail is set to invest £6 million in essential upgrades around Edinburgh during the Christmas and New Year period. To ensure the reliability of...
HS2 Completes First Stage of M42 Motorway Bridge Construct... HS2 has completed the first stage of work for the construction of a bridge that will take the high-speed railway line over the M42 motorway. During...
Siemens Mobility Invests £100M in Advanced Rail Infrastruc... Siemens Mobility is set to advance its £100 million investment in a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure, digital engineering, and R&D facility...
Northumberland Line Reopens After 60 Years Passengers have been able to travel by train along the Northumberland Line this weekend – for the first time in 60 years. The line reopened yesterday...
Major Work to Protect and Strengthen Historic Yarm Viaduct... Network Rail is close to completing significant work to protect and strengthen the historic Yarm Viaduct, ensuring its reliability for both passengers...
An Overwhelming YES for Liverpool Street station’s Transfo... Three out of four passengers are in support of Network Rail Property’s new plans to make Liverpool Street station future fit. The station, which...
Critical life extension work on the Island Line reaches ha... Ongoing work on the Isle of Wight is progressing well as Network Rail’s engineers continue to complete important upgrades to the pier structure...
HS2 Project: Key Insights from Transport Committee on Chal... In an evidence session with the Transport Committee yesterday, key figures from the UK's rail sector, including Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Alex...
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...
Clubs Support New Rail Link Across the Midlands Coventry City and Nottingham Forest football clubs have written to the Transport Secretary and the Culture Secretary in support of a potential rail...
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...
Network Rail completes major bridge repairs at Aire Bridge Network Rail has successfully completed work on a £2.1m project to repair and strengthen Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The project is expected to...
One year on, HS2 celebrates 20,000 jobs landmark Over 20,000 people are now working on the HS2 project, it was announced today by the company. The declaration marks one year since the Prime Minister...
150 year-old Barmouth Viaduct to undergo restoration works Work to restore Barmouth Viaduct kickstarts again this weekend, following one of the busiest summers to date. The £30m restoration project has been...
Network Rail: Critical work to install a tunnel at Werring... The completion of major signalling work near Peterborough means freight trains are ready to start using the East Coast Main Line this winter...
HS2 to restore one of the world's oldest pieces of railway... HS2 announced yesterday (Thursday 2 September) the start of a major restoration project to refurbish the historic, Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street...
Designs for final Chiltern tunnel headhouse revealed by HS... The first images of the latest ‘barn design’ rural headhouse set to be built along the Chiltern tunnel have been released by HS2. Headhouses will...
Soham set to benefit from new station after 56 years witho... Across the August bank holiday weekend, a key milestone in the development of the new railway station for Soham was successfully completed by Network...
Network Rail: Underwater concrete pour following riverbed ... Underwater concrete to protect two major railway viaducts was poured by Network Rail specialist divers on Friday (27th August). The viaducts carry the...
Network Rail: Next phase of Newcastle Central Station deve... The next phase of Newcastle Central Station’s multimillion pound transformation is set to kickstart in September. North East construction company...
Network Rail update: Rail line reopens after train and tra... Following a collision between a freight train and tractor, the Ely to Peterborough rail line reopened this morning (Tuesday 24th August) following the...
Network Rail completes major railway overhaul in Mancheste... Network Rail engineers have carried out major railway upgrade works in Manchester, including the complete reconstruction of two railway bridges, the...
Network Rail completes £2.6m Trent Valley line upgrade Rail journeys between Rugby and Stafford should now be far more reliable following the completion of more than a mile of railway track upgrades. As...
Completion of engineering works sees Weybridge trains back... Services have now resumed between London, Surrey, Hampshire, and Dorset without speed restrictions following successful upgrade works at Weybridge by...
New toolkit launched to support more efficient rail projec... The Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have launched a new toolkit designed to bring together the best...
Northern runs test trains on proposed Northumberland line ... Ahead of the proposed reintroduction of passenger services on the Northumberland line, Northern ran special rail services travelling on part of the...
Bristol East Junction track upgrade work reaches halfway p... Work to deliver new track and better journeys when travelling to and from Bristol Temple Meads station is making steady progress, with the project...
What will Wales’ proposed world-class rail testing centre ... The Global Centre of Rail Excellence is a proposed rail testing facility in south Wales which would significantly boost the rolling stock and...
Network Rail improves accessibility in South Yorkshire rep... Replacing an old 1930s footbridge in near Mexborough, South Yorkshire which was no longer fit for purpose, Network Rail have been able to install a...
Metro extension project resumes after concrete pour in Wol... A crucial concrete pour was successful on Railway Drive in Wolverhampton as part of the Metro extension project, which links bus and train with tram...
Work to link South Wales Metro Control Centre to rail netw... Ahead of the arrival of the new £150m fleet of Metro tram-trains, work is to begin next month to link the South Wales Metro Control Centre to the rail...
HS2 utilising UK-first pioneering 3D concrete printing on ... For the first time in the UK, on-site 3D reinforced concrete printing is set to be used to significantly simplify the build programme on parts of the...
New Transport for the North Chief Executive takes up posit... Martin Tugwell has joined Transport for the North (TfN) as the orgnaisation’s new Chief Executive, looking to help drive strategic projects and the...
10 considerations when purchasing an ethernet switch for r... In today’s world of railways, Ethernet switches are in common use there uses include track to train networks, train control & monitoring systems...
HS2 start work on first 'barn design' tunnel vent shaft Engineers working on Britain’s new high-speed railway have begun excavating the first of 5 shafts that will bring ventilation and emergency access to...
Full Crossrail timetable not expected to be in operation u... The Public Accounts Committee has been told that a full, operational Crossrail timetable is not predicted to be in effect until May 2023, a full year...
Network Rail start work on £2.1m North Yorkshire project Network Rail has started key work on a £2.1 million project to repair Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The track over the bridge must be replaced as it...
Major early works contract awarded by HS2 Kier Construction Ltd have won a contract for the Phase 2a of HS2, a major plan to connect the North to the West Midlands. The project is set to join...
Network Rail to connect 11,000-tonne tunnel at Peterboroug... Vital work is to be carried out at Werrington by Network Rail, to connect a new 11,000-tonne tunnel north of Peterborough to the already established...
RIA Unlocking Innovation - Knowing Your Asset As part of their Unlocking Innovation programme, RIA held a webinar on “Data-driven Maintenance”. The sessions explored how data and digital...
Network Rail starts work on historic Bristol Temple Meads ... Work began near Bristol Temple Meads station over the weekend, as part of Network Rail’s Bristol Rail Regeneration programme. The work will be around...
TfL begins trial operations on the Northern Line Extension The Northern Line Extension has seen a major milestone reached as Transport for London (TfL) begins the start of trial operations on the new 3km twin...
Hyperloop: The future of rail? Hyperloop is a newer form of ground transport, currently being explored and developed by a number of companies. It could see freight and passengers...
A3003 reopens ahead of schedule The A3003 has reopened a day early following major work on a £2.8m project to fully reconstruct Manton Bridge. Network Rail started work on the...
Yorkshire track improvements completed on time despite lig... Network Rail successfully completed work to upgrade the track between York and Church Fenton over the weekend, despite a lightning strike compromising...
Track renewal being carried out between Walsall and Cannoc... Network Rail engineers are carrying out track renewal works on the Chase line between Walsall and Cannock, improving journeys for passengers in the...
New study outlines the future of Oxfordshire rail network The future opportunities to expand the railway network in Oxfordshire have been outlined in a new study, alongside the business case for investing in...
Six new funds announced for communities along HS2 Phase 2a... HS2 Ltd has announced six new funds are to be available to support communities impacted by the construction of the secondary phase of HS2, which will...
HS2 Minister calls on South East businesses to bid for wor... Following similar calls for the North West and West Midlands, HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson has now called on businesses in the South East of England...
Essential track improvements completed in Anglia Network Rail has completed vital track improvements works on the rail network in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, ensuring services can continue...
Major railway upgrade works planned around Twickenham Major upgrade works are set to be carried out on parts of the railway around Twickenham, starting in late summer. Across six weekends, beginning in...
Network Rail completes key step to reopen Northumberland l... Network Rail has completed work to renew a section of track in Newsham, as part of a project to reopen the Northumberland line and transform services...
Major investment into Northampton railway depot of the fut... A new eco-friendly railway depot has been opened by the Rail Minister in Northampton. Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first phase of a new...
Network Rail's first recycled plastic sleepers on mainline... Network Rail have introduced the first composite railway sleepers on their mainline tracks. The trains in Wiltshire will now run over recycled bottles...
New proposed rail testing facility to transform western va... A new rail testing facility is expected to transform western valleys by creating new high-quality jobs. The facility is located on a former opencast...
Track and signalling upgrades planned for south London Network Rail are delivering a bumper programme of upgrade works improving track and signalling on south London lines leading into London Victoria...
Network Rail to make £45m West Coast Main Line signals inv... Network Rail is set to upgrade 56 signals on a key section of the West Coast Main Line, as part of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ £45m investment into the...
Network Rail to carry out track improvement works in Surre... Network Rail engineers are set to carry out three days of improvement works on the railway near Weybridge in early August, allowing for the removal of...
New UK Infrastructure Bank can boost rail industry Chancellor Rishi Sunak has opened the new UK Infrastructure Bank today to support local growth and tackling climate change, with the Railway Industry...
Levenmouth double tracking and electrification plans revea... Rail services took one step closer to returning to Levenmouth with the confirmation that plans would be progressed for the double tracking and...
HS2 Minister calls for North West & West Midlands SMEs to ... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson has called on businesses in the West Midlands and North West of England to bid for work on HS2, particularly small and...
Network Rail to carry out major improvement works in Manch... As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Network Rail engineers are set to undertake an intensive two-week period of major railway...
Significant progress made on key East West Rail flyover A new flyover, which will be at the centre of the East West Rail project to connect communities between Oxford, Bedford and Cambridge with a direct...
Preparatory works complete ahead of major Bristol rail upg... Work has been carried out to prepare the railway junction north of Bristol Temple Meads station, which is set for a major overhaul to improve the flow...
TfN: Northern Powerhouse Rail cannot wait, £9bn cost savin... Transport for the North (TfN) have outlined the importance of pushing forward with Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and their inability to continue to...
Some services resume following entire Metrolink suspension... TfGM suspended the entire Metrolink network this morning due to an underground fire near Victoria station, which led to emergency services responding...
Station access works at Skipton move to next stage Work has progressed to the next key stage in the £7.8m station access scheme at Skipton railway station, aimed at getting more people walking and...
Network Rail to begin £1m Box Hill station refurbishment Engineers from Network Rail are set to begin work on a £1m project to refurbish the canopy and footbridge over the railway at Box Hill & Westhumble...
Network Rail completes major King’s Cross track layout imp... Network Rail engineers have completed a major improvement scheme to King’s Cross station and the surrounding track layout, in a project of work which...
Network Rail begins £7.5m Forth Bridge renovation work Renovation works are now underway on the North Queensferry approach span to the Forth Bridge, with Network Rail planning to refurbish and repaint the...
HS2 launches series to help SMEs bid for work on the proje... As part of efforts to support SME involvement with HS2, a new series of weekly webinars has been unveiled by HS2 Ltd to offer advice and guidance on...
West Coast Main Line upgrades completed between London and... Essential upgrades to the rail network between London Euston, the Midlands, North West and Cumbria have been completed, improving reliability and...
Feasibility study completed for Fylde coast rail link Lancashire County Council has completed its initial feasibility study into the reopening of a coastal rail link between Fleetwood and Poulton-le-Fylde...
Main stage of work begins on £2.8m bridge reconstruction Network Rail has started work to replace the historic Manton railway bridge in Rutland, as part of a major reconstruction project. The project to...
Cadder railway yard upgrade in Scotland awarded £33m inves... Network Rail is set to deliver a new £33m train depot and staff accommodation facilities within the Cadder railway yard in Scotland, as part of...
Transport Committee outline 12 recommendations from inquir... Following their ‘Trains Fit for the Future’ inquiry and subsequent report, the House of Commons Transport Committee has outlined 12 further...
Engineering work planned for West Coast Main Line Essential maintenance and upgrade work is set to take place on the West Coast Main Line over the late May bank holiday, affecting a number of...
Government announces £317m in Transpennine Route Upgrade i... To support a faster, greener and more reliable rail network in the North of England and Midlands, the Department of Transport has outlined a major...
Leaders hail Midlands rail investment as ‘once in a genera... Following a report by Midlands Connect promoting plans for direct rail links between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham, regional leaders have called...
ORR: Delivery plans on track, but risk funding concerns ra... Carrying out it’s annual review of Network Rail’s progress towards its delivery plan, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that the rail...
Ely rail capacity project enters second round of public co... Proposals to upgrade the railway around Ely, increasing rail capacity through the Cambridgeshire city, have entered a second round of public...
Network Rail postpones Dorset engineering works Plans to carry out engineering work on Great Western Railway’s route to Weymouth have been postponed by Network Rail to avoid disruption to passengers...
Great British Railways: ‘A simplification, not renationali... The UK railways have undergone a shake-up. As part of the newly-published Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail - formerly the Williams Review - a number of...
Two Kent railway bridges to be replaced to keep trains run... Work to replace two ageing rail bridges in Thanet, Kent, will be carried out over the weekend of 12 June 2021, within a few miles of each other...
HS2 station contract confirmed with 1,000 jobs to be creat... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson and HS2 Ltd have confirmed the contract to deliver the high speed line’s flagship Birmingham station, in a project that...
Network Rail reintroduces lineside natural habitats in Nor... Following work to remove lineside vegetation on the Cromer branch line in Norfolk, Network Rail has worked with a specialist charity to create natural...
Tyne and Wear Metro appoint contractor on £100m works The appointment of a construction contractor has seen a £100m track dualling scheme which will see increased services, shorter journey times and...
Major works completed on £1.5bn Midland Main Line Upgrade Progress on the £1.5bn Midland Main Line upgrade took a major step forward, as Network Rail completed its most substantial works to date. In the...
HS2 signs landmark UK universities research agreement Enabling it access to world-leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities, HS2 Ltd have signed a ground-breaking agreement with leading...
Network Rail to carry out £80m upgrade works across the ne... Over the late May bank holiday, Network Rail will be carrying out 620 upgrade projects across the UK rail network, worth up to £80m. Improved...
TfN outlines new Business Plan to support levelling up the... Transport for the North (TfN) have published their new 2020-21 business plan which outlines the essential role transport investment will play in...
Industry collaboration sees Avanti West Coast boost servic... As part of supporting passengers through a period of short-term timetable changes, as essential works are carried out on the West Coast Main Line...
Government urged to begin immediate rail electrification w... More than 15 rail businesses, industry and campaign groups have united to submit an open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging the...
Major milestone reached on Birmingham metro extension In a major milestone forward on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension, the final piece of track was welded into place. The achievement, which...
Major Rail upgrade works in West Yorkshire submitted Network Rail submitted a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application to the Secretary of State for Transport for the Huddersfield to Westtown...
Rail services increase ahead of easing of lockdown Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February, with many more...
Network Rail carries out £31m Easter rail upgrades across ... A host of essential rail upgrades have been carried out on the rail network between London Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over the...
Network rail completes a year’s work in five days as North... Renewing track, removing scrap rail and upgrading drainage. Network rail completed upgrades and improvements on the Victorian -built Crick Tunnel on...
Post-Covid Network Rail ‘Shake up’ could cost thousands of... According to the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) Thousands of maintenance jobs are under threat under restructuring plans to cut...
Rail's new mandate: 'Times are changing' James Dowle, PA Consulting’s Global Head of Rail, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead Ailsa Cowen, about embedding a culture of change, innovation and...
Work underway to deliver Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade The next engineering work as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is set to start in April, with Network Rail revealing that initial work to...
£37.4m government funding to better protect Devon rail art... Plans to extend a rockfall shelter that will protect the only railway line into the South West for the next 100 years have received £37.4m of...
Reopening of Devon railway line to better connect communit... Passengers in Devon are set to benefit from greater connectivity after the reopening of the railway line between Okehampton and Exeter. Services are...
Historic railway bridge in Reading set to be replaced In order to allow trains to run at full speed once more, Network Rail is set to replace a historic railway bridge in Reading. The Huntley and Palmers...
Network Rail to improve flood delays by £3.6m bridge lift Engineers from Network Rail are set to raise Black Bridge, a notable railway bridge near Machynlleth in Wales, by one metre to lift it out of the area...
The Eurostar crisis continues with its future in balance Uncertainty continues around the Euro star as it is only only making one trip a day, due to COVID19 restrictions. With advanced talks to secure...
More plans revealed in Bristol’s £4bn Underground and Over... Bristol’s Mayor Marvin Rees has shared more details on the cities forthcoming multi-billion-pound transport system. With already £1.5 million invested...
Chenab Bridge – Becomes Highest Railway bridge in the Worl... Facing various and grave challenges posed by rough terrain and geological thrust, the highest railway bridge in the world was completed in the Jammu...
New roles to be created in Birmingham and Leeds as DfT ann... The Department of Transport are to create a second HQ in Birmingham in addition to a northern hub in Leeds, as part of the governments strategy to...
ScotRail train conductors vote to strike in overtime pay d... Scotland Rail has shared its disappointment after its train conductors decided to take strike action against it. The train conductors, RMT (Rail...
Sheffield-Manchester gets £137m rail upgrade after 3-year ... The Hope Valley line in the Peak District will finally receive a long-awaited upgrade which will include a loop connecting Sheffield to Manchester...
“There is Always Hope” Network rail partner with mental he... Network Rail and mental health charity Chasing The Stigma have teamed up in a suicide prevention campaign, releasing a film which touches on the...
In conversation with Tim Wood – the budget, post-Covid rai... In conversation with Tim Wood – the budget, post-Covid rail and the new infrastructure bank With the recent announcement of the new annual budget by...
New £3 million rail facility opens at Scotland’s largest f... Scotland’s largest port, Grangemouth, has completed and opened a multimillion-pound rail freight hub with the introduction of the DRS’s (Direct Rail...
Network Rail gears up for £116m Easter Bank holiday projec... Network Rail looks to kickstart over 600 upgrade projects over the Easter bank holiday to significantly improve its railway services for the future...
Tunnel plans for Scotland-N. Ireland Rail in Union Connect... Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans new for travel and transport around the UK in the Union Connectivity Review. With actions being put...
Llangennech railway line reopens six months after train de... Freight services have resumed on the Llangennech railway after what has been described by Network rail as “one of the biggest environmental recovery...
Manchester, Leeds underground stations plans introduced An alternative northern rail plan has been introduced to link HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail via underground stations. The Trans-Britain Railway...
Track works planned between London and Cambridge Vital work to replace worn track on the West Anglia Main Line between London and Cambridge is expected to take place, with passengers set to benefit...
Leaders agree final Northern Powerhouse Rail plan The North’s leaders have agreed a final preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail and have called on the government to be ambitious when publishing...
Doncaster Mayor urges government to prioritise existing in... The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones is calling for the government to prioritise investment in existing rail infrastructure and improved regional and...
Network Rail launches Rail Investment Centre of Excellence In order to better support regional business and improve delivery on major projects and investment, Network Rail has launched its new Rail Investment...
Network Rail complete major railway bridge replacement As part of a major £3.7m upgrade project, teams from Network Rail successfully replaced a railway bridge in Crofton, which was built more than 140...
West Midlands rail stations awarded £59m funding The opening of five new rail stations in the West Midlands is set to be bolstered after the allocation of approximately £59m of funding by the UK...
HS2 north portal site ready for tunnel boring machine Excavation of HS2’s north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel is now complete and ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will...
Proposals submitted for rockfall shelter extension in Devo... Network Rail has submitted plans, to Teignbridge District Council, for the extension of the rockfall shelter which shields a key stretch of railway in...
Vital £3.5m upgrades at Dover Priory station complete Refurbishment work at Dover Priory station has been completed thanks to a £3.5m investment from Network Rail. The footbridge’s life span has been...
Historic bridge to be replaced with a stronger replica in ... Worcester Shrub Hill station is set to have a turn back time moment when their bridge, which was removed last year, is replaced by an identical...
Major £17m Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project c... On the 19th of Feb, engineers finished a series of improvements on the lines used by freight trains between Southampton Central and Redbridge...
ORR confirm John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Of... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition. As is the...
Esk Valley line track upgrade in -17oC Upgrades to the track on the Esk Valley line were not halted despite the heavy snow in North Yorkshire. In freezing temperatures, Network Rail teams...
Network Rail save £40m thanks to revolutionary electric re... In a revolutionary world-first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge...
Bacteria busting technology being used on Euston station e... At London Euston station a new ultra-violet light is being used on escalator handrails in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs...
East Kilbride electrification works to begin Preliminary works will soon begin to lay foundations for overhead powerlines along the East Kilbride-Glasgow Central railway as part of a multi...
South Wales Metro continues to lift the local economy The South Wales Metro project that is being delivered by Transport for Wales is continuing to boost the local economy by providing more opportunities...
Network Rail awards £900k design contract for Edinburgh Wa... Network Rail has awarded a £900,000 design contract to Mott MacDonald for the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan. The contract will involve design work to...
Network Rail teams continue to tackle graffiti Network Rail has deployed teams at London Euston and Liverpool to remove graffiti visible to residents and passengers. At London Euston special teams...
ORR: 74.7% of trains arrived on time between Oct/Dec 2020 The Office of Rail and Road has today (18 Feb) published its passenger rail performance statistics 2020-21 Q3. That numbers show that between October...
HS2 launches innovative approach to tackling biodiversity ... HS2 has announced a new approach to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), saving time, money and carbon output by minimising soil excavation...
Stonehaven-Montrose railway to reopen The rail route between Stonehaven and Montrose will reopen for passenger and freight customers next Monday (22 Feb) following the successful...
Millions invested into West Midlands railway developments As part of Network Rail’s £3 million investment to renew track along key routes, the West Midlands is having 6km of track replaced. The works form...
Transport for the North told to hold off on NPR business p... Transport Minister, Grant Shapps, has instructed Transport for the North, to hold off on submitting the business plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail...
Designs for HS2 Euston tunnel headhouse revealed HS2 have revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the high speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston...
The role of placemaking in High Speed Two Talk to a local about the reopening of London’s St Pancras station in 2008, and you’re more likely to hear feedback about the food court and shopping...
Britannia Bridge restoration works to protect vital rail l... The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from Feb 17th. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the...
Harwich branch line reliability improved Track, sleepers and ballast have been replaced by Network Rail on the Harwich branch line, following renewals and maintenance. The programme of works...
Signalling renewal up for public consultation in Cambridge... A public consultation has been launched by Network Rail on proposals to renew the railway’s signalling system and upgrade seven level crossings across...
Ribblehead viaduct repairs continue One of the country’s most iconic and treasured railway structures, the Ribblehead viaduct, has been receiving restoration work from specialists for...
Transport industry praised for their work in vaccination r... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has thanked transport operators for their ongoing work on the frontline to help people get their Covid-19...
Building back better with apprentices High Speed 2 and Skills Minister Andrew Stephenson has paid tribute to apprentices and their employers around the country during National...
Race to fix West Coast main line landslip complete Railway engineers had to work against the clock to prevent the West Coast main line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by...
HS2 departing northwards with Phase 2a Act confirmed The HS2 Phase 2a: High-Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has been given Royal Assent (11 Feb) signifying the Government’s commitment to bring...
Network Rail tackle snow across West Yorkshire With more wintery weather forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, Network Rail’s teams are working tenaciously to keep train services...
Siemens award £40m contract to put Goole on the map Siemens has awarded a huge £40m contract to Yorkshire-based GMI Construction Group PLC to build its new rail manufacturing site at Goole. The contract...
Key track works planned between Ely and Kings Lynn Vital track works are set to be carried out by Network Rail between Ely and Kings Lynn to make services more reliable for passengers this month...
One of the country’s most hit railway bridges to reopen A Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened this week after one of the country’s most hit railway bridges was repaired and strengthened, following a crash...
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross incoming Network Rail teams are preparing to carry out a major stage of the £1.2bn upgrades to the East Coast Main Line, which is the largest investment into...
GTR’s first train in £55m fleet modernisation programme ba... The first of 270 trains in Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) £55m fleet modernisation programme have returned to service. The revolutionary programme...
Railway innovators invited to bid on £9m FOAK fund Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced the fifth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will...
Rail Technology Magazine launches RTM:365 Rail Technology Magazine are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
South London’s 1980s railway track and signalling to be mo... A major four-year package of work to modernise 1980s track and signalling on the lines into London Victoria station is about to begin. The upgrades...
Reston village set for new rail station for the first time... For the first time in more than half a century, a train station is set to open in the Scottish Borders village of Reston. The Scottish Borders Council...
Huge £3m track upgrade in Cornwall complete The biggest track investment in Cornwall since the 1950s has been completed by Network Rail. Over the past five weeks, the track has been renewed on...
Esk Valley line 1940’s track to be replaced Network Rail is set to upgrade sections of track on the Esk Valley Line, which date back to the 1940s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers...
New sea wall helping defend railway seven years on In February 2014, a huge storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south-west. Seven years later, a...
Feltham station £31m upgrade complete Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today (5 Feb) announced the £31 million upgrades to improve accessibility, local connections and capacity at...
Don’t Cut Here: Why HS2 East should reach Chesterfield and... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has detailed the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Scottish investment to support decarbonisation and modal s... Transport for Scotland has published their second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) to help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes for...
Railway reliability increased following a £1.4m Merseyside... A major railway bridge in St Helens has been refurbished following a £1.4m Network Rail investment as part of the Great North Rail Project. The bridge...
Progress continues on the Dawlish sea wall This Friday (5th) is the 7 year anniversary of the Dawlish storms and major work has taken place since to protect the wall and it's railway line. The...
Major signalling upgrade pending at Clacton-on-Sea Passengers are being reminded of the significant upgrade work taking place across 23-days around Clacton-on-Sea. The new computer-based signalling...
HS2 Ltd Chair Allan Cook resigns Chairman of HS2 Ltd, Allan Cook CBE, has handed in his resignation to the Department for Transport, meaning he will leave his role at the end of July...
Network Rail replace two bridges in Norfolk Two new bridges have been replaced in Norfolk this weekend (31st of January), making them stronger and safer than before, to preserve a safe and...
Major £3m refurb of Stirling station roof to begin Network Rail will shortly begin work on a 10-month programme at Stirling station to deliver a £3 million investment to refurbish the non-glazed roofs...
Huge step taken as Greater Manchester takes over first rai... Today (1 Feb) marks a significant moment for Manchester’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester takes over operation of...
North East railway upgrade continues with signalling revam... Rail passengers in the North East are set to benefit from a better, more reliable rail service as a major project to modernise signalling continues...
Hitachi Rail reaches major milestone with first battery-po... Hitachi Rail has reached a significant milestone following successful tests of its first battery-powered tram in Florence. While traditional tram...
WYCA to discuss latest plans for £24.2m White Rose rail st... Discussions around plans for a £24.2m rail station at White Rose in Leeds is due to be discussed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
HS2 new jobs board showcases thousands of upcoming opportu... HS2 Ltd has launched a new digital platform to promote the estimated 20,000 job roles coming up as part of phase one. The platform offers those...
Ep. 25 The industry needs to take matters into its own han... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Gareth Dennis, a Railway engineer and writer. Gareth dissects the strong...
Stonehaven-Montrose recovery works underway The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until Monday, February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged...
RTM Track Talk Podcast nominated for 3 awards Here at RTM, we are thrilled to announce that our podcast Track Talk has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the annual awards Publisher...
Huge rail upgrades incoming for Greater Manchester and Yor... Vital rail infrastructure in the North of England will be upgraded this summer to support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)...
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade to push forward with building the South...
What is next for the Werrington tunnel? Following the UK engineering first, at Werrington, where an 11,000-tonne curved concrete box was successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line...
Emergency track repairs continue at Ingatestone Critical works to stabilise the embankment at Ingatestone on the Great Eastern Main Line will proceed for the rest of this week (27 Jan) after further...
Eurostar will receive support according to the French gove... Eurostar is set to receive aid from France and the UK to safeguard its future in a post-pandemic world, according to the French government. The open...
Snow stopping the railways thanks to Network Rail helicopt... The heavy snowfall has caused numerous issues and delays over the past couple of weeks and Network Rail (NR) has worked to innovate around this...
Network Rail installs UK-first 11,000 tonne railway tunnel In a first for UK engineering, an 11,000 tonne curved concrete box has been successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line near Peterborough. Part...
Major £794m boost for rail links in the North and South A major £794m investment package is set to reopen two important rail routes closed more than 50 years ago has been announced today (23 Jan) by...
HS2 Minister issues Eastern Leg spot safeguarding statemen... A statement has been issued from Andrew Stephenson, HS2 Minister, following the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West...
RIA respond to the Transport Committee’s Major Projects in... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Major Transport Projects. The UK has a...
Rail Forum Midlands launch virtual Infra Talk event Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) held their virtual Infra Talk networking event yesterday (21 Jan) which involved 8 floors of networking space, 21 Tier 1...
Bombardier export deal secures $2.3bn from UK Government A major $2.3bn financing deal for the Cairo Monorail project in Egypt has been granted by the UK Government. This will help support an English plant...
Revolutionary technology used to develop thousands of mile... As part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management, scientists are using ground-breaking technology along with Britain’s...
Railway engineers battle against Storm Christoph Railway engineers across the North West are working to combat the effects of Storm Christoph as they continue to keep passengers and freight safely on...
Caterham station footbridge receives major safety upgrade... The footbridge at Caterham station has received a vital £765,000 upgrade to improve its safety for passengers, as part of Network Rail’s Railway...
ORR proposes new guidance on level crossing safety The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (20 Jan) released simpler guidance on level crossing safety to support the rail industry, traffic...
Going forward from mechanical levers We have come a long way since the era of Victorian signallers pulling heavy metal levers to provide safe passage for trains rolling into and out of...
Greater investment in rail research could help level up th... A report commissioned by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Leeds, details how greater investment in rail research could be used to...
Plans for £42m Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station open... The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public consultation into plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line...
Rail industry responds to Transport for the North funding ... Following last week’s announcement (14 Jan) that the Transport budget for the North (TfN) is to be cut by 40%, the trade body for the UK rail supply...
Eurostar should not “fall between cracks” of Government su... Business leaders in London have advised the Government to offer financial assistance to open-access operator Eurostar in a letter, delivered yesterday...
Major accessibility upgrade back on track for Kidsgrove st... After stalling for more than a year, Kidsgrove stations multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade is now underway. From today (18 Jan) work to...
Work to begin on £4.5m essential engineering project in Ke... Essential engineering work, including the replacement of track and points, is set to get underway at Slade Green, near Dartford in Kent. Work on the...
Transport budget for the North slashed by 40% Despite Government commitments to continue to “level up” the North of England by investing in northern transport schemes, it has opted to cut 40% of...
West Yorkshire CA stresses importance of rail investment f... A government review has been told that improving connections between the UK’s four devolved nations relies on investment into rail infrastructure in...
TfN backs new consultation aimed at improving rail in Manc... Transport for the North (TfN) has backed a newly-launched consultation bringing together the key general public and key organisations in the North...
Xrail Group secure 4-year maintenance contract in Spain Over the next 4 years, commencing from the 1st of January 2021, Xrail has been sub-contracted to deliver around the clock Corrective and Preventive...
Network Rail named in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards... Network Rail has been ranked 29th in the top 50 best places to work in the UK by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, as...
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the... Alstom has today published a report titled, ‘The UK’s New Green Age; A Step Change in Transport Decarbonisation.’ The report calls for a £10bn...
Huge upgrade to passengers lifts at Macclesfield station Improvement work as part of the Great North Rail Project continues this week at Macclesfield station. The station's lifts are set to be replaced as a...
New opportunities arising in HS2 for those returning to wo... To coincide with HS2’s continued drive to create employment opportunities for local people and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups...
State-of-the-art signalling to be installed at Birmingham ... Major works are set to take place throughout 2021 at Birmingham New Street, starting on the 24th of January. A rolling programme of platform closures...
Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Stagecoach Supertram and Network Rail have partnered together to launch the Tram Train Pilot...
A UK engineering first as 11,000 tonne tunnel is installed... A UK engineering first is set to take place as a huge 11,000-tonne curved concrete box is to be pushed under the East Coast Main Line (ECML). The...
Vital work continues on East Coast Upgrade Work on the £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade is set to continue throughout January with people intending to travel at the weekends reminded to check before...
HS2 to launch innovative project-wide health and safety pa... A major step has been taken by HS2 and its contractors in developing health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by...
Scotland’s Railway sees £16m of major investment works Scotland’s Railway has received £16m of enhancement work to bring more reliable services for passengers and freight customers. Network Rail engineers...
Hydrogen rail on track for Scotland’s railways A game-changing project has been launched in hopes of delivering a production-ready hydrogen train in Scotland by November this year. A rail...
Brand-new platform unveiled at Leeds station The highly anticipated brand-new platform 0 at Leeds station has been revealed today by Network Rail. Images of the new platform have been released...
Transport for the North say 2021 must be a major year for ... Transport for the North (TfN) have detailed, in their submission to the Union Connectivity Review chaired by Sir Peter Hendy, how a more joined-up...
Gatwick Airport Station: How is the £150m project progress... Gatwick Airport station is undergoing a momentous £150m transformation to relieve crowding, improve accessibility and reduce delays for commuters and...
Hull Trains suspend services for a third time For a third time, Hull Trains from the 9th of Jan temporarily suspending all services in response to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The decision comes...
Reliability improvements across Harwich branch line Upgrade works to make train services more reliable on the Harwich branch line have begun. Track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced by Network Rail...
Ep.24 Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & ... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests. Paul Appleton, Deputy Director of Railway Safety and HM Deputy...
HS2 continues recruitment drive for 2021 In the final months of 2020, September through to December, HS2 Ltd recruited 300 people out of the 500 they anticipated filling their new job...
Network Rail engineers deliver vast improvements across th... Throughout the Christmas and New Year period Network Rail’s engineers continued to work tenaciously to deliver a huge package of upgrades throughout...
Bring in the WaveWalker In February 2014, severe storms battered England’s southern coast and the sea-front railway running through Dawlish, Devon, felt the full force of the...
Major milestone reached on new Northern Line Extension Over the Christmas break, the Northern Line Extension passed a key milestone after completing a journey through the new tunnels from Kennington to...
RIA: The wider Very Light Rail System Throughout this week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has held its latest Unlocking Innovation series, covering the UK light rail sector. In...
A festive ‘thank you’ to railway workers Big names from politics, showbiz and sport have today (18 Nov) expressed their tanks to frontline railway workers for keeping Britain moving during...
Report reveals the environmental benefits HS2 will deliver... A significant report from the High-Speed Rail Group has been published today and details how the environmental team working on HS2 are delivering...
Halo Shield keeping Covid-19 at bay this Christmas An automated army will be keeping Covid-19 at bay at rail projects across the UK this Christmas. The innovative Halo Shield System is creating Covid...
RIA: Restoring Your Railway and Coventry Shuttle The third day of RIA’s latest Unlocking Innovation event series covered two exciting areas for the industry, the Coventry Shuttle and the Department...
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence in early 2021 Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line early next year. The work will take place between January and February...
Major investment in Glasgow’s railway this Christmas Momentous work is set to take place throughout the festive period to improve journeys from 2021 for rail passengers in Glasgow. Engineers will be...
New safety initiative launched by Community Rail Partnersh... The Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have teamed up with Network Rail to promote safe use of level crossings. Children in...
Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
RIA: Tram/train and light rail schemes in the UK Day two of RIA’s Unlocking Innovation series on Light Rail featured discussions surrounding tram/train and light rail schemes across the UK, with...
EMR use driver training bubbles to fast-track new fleet in... East Midlands Railway has successfully innovated around social distancing guidelines in order to deliver two new trains into the EMR fleet. After...
RIA: The Latest Innovations in Light Rail The Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) final Unlocking Innovation series of 2020 is focusing on the Light Weight and Low-Cost Railway, examining the...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
RBF continues to support families over Christmas Christmas will arrive early this year for hundreds of rail families with children thanks to the UK based rail charity, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF)...
Social distancing solutions: Occupancy monitoring applicat... Assisting businesses to implement social distancing rules Hanwha Techwin has always been able to rapidly respond to changing market demands and with...
Space and seats doubled on Great Northern Fen Line Passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, starting from yesterday (13 Dec), were treated to their new twice-longer eight-carriage...
FirstGroup to lose two franchises FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Government over the close of two rail franchises, the multi-national transport group has said. The...
£5m platform extension at Milngavie station A platform extension at Milngavie station in a £5 investment that will help advance the reliability of services for passengers. Network Rail began...
HS2: Work experience for students who deferred university ... HS2 is supporting the government’s initiative for students who had planned to study this year, but who were offered a deferred university place, would...
Network Rail plan to alter Croydon railway bottleneck Network Rail’s plans to fix railway bottleneck in Croydon have been met with strong support from passengers and the community following a widespread...
Scotland’s largest freight hub invests £3 million in growi... Today (10 Dec) the Port of Grangemouth, the largest container port in Scotland, has announced a £3 million investment in its rail freight offering...
Over 1.5m Christmas cards & more to be delivered by freigh... As the demand for goods increases around Christmas time, you would think you’re like for seeing an increase in lorries on the road, contributing to...
Major resignalling work set for Birmingham New Street Birmingham New Street passengers are being asked to double-check their platforms, throughout 2021, before travelling as work continues to replace...
‘Sunflower’ Christmas tree highlights support for those wi... A Christmas tree decorated in sunflowers has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities...
Ep.23 The North and its railways, Jim McMahon MP On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Jim divulges why we...
Multi-million-pound upgrade complete on North Yorkshire ra... Network Rail has completed a humongous £9.8 million upgrade to the rail route between Knaresborough and Poppleton which will advance services for...
HS2’s huge tunnelling machines arrive in the UK High Speed Two’s (HS2) first two humongous Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work on the UK’s largest...
NRIL: Decarbonisation of the North’s network is key to ‘le... The Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have published a White Paper setting out how the region can decarbonise its railways. The report details...
Crossrail confirm Farringdon station construction is compl... The Farringdon Elizabeth line station has successfully reached a momentous milestone with the completion of construction activity, Crossrail has...
Network Rail invest in a new footbridge for Goring-by-Sea Goring-by-Sea is currently receiving regenerative work from Network Rail as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan. The footbridge is set to be...
HS2 to boost tourism in Cumbria The Lake District’s 2040 Visitor Travel Vision is set to receive a welcome boost through the proposed High Speed Two passenger service travelling...
Vital £4m track upgrade in Buckinghamshire Network Rail has carried out track renewal works between Bourne End and Marlow to enable smoother, quieter, and more reliable journeys for passengers...
Community Rail groups and the rail industry must work toge... Following the recent Transport for the North Community and Rail User group event, an agreement was reached between attendees that they must work in...
Ep.22 Building back better, faster, greener, Steve White On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway. Steve...
Restoration work completed at Scarborough station Network Rail has successfully completed work to protect a Grade II listed bench at Scarborough railway station, safeguarding it to allow passengers to...
£29 million pledged to Stoke-on-Trent and Longton train st... Longton train stations and other transport networks around Stoke-on-Trent are set to receive £29 million of funding. The funding is part of the...
Stations light up purple to celebrate disabled people worl... Purple lights will beam across railway stations throughout the country today (3rd Dec) as the rail industry joins the global #PurpleLightUp movement...
Vital track work across West Cornwall The railway through Penzance is set to receive track improvements, commencing this weekend, with amended train services and bus replacement services...
Parts of Crossrail may be “parked” to speed up completion During a meeting yesterday (1st Dec) The London Assembly Transport Committee were told by Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford that non...
Ep. 21 The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the...
Funding agreement confirmed for Crossrail project The Department for Transport (DfT), the Mayor of London, Transport for London and HM Treasury have confirmed an agreed funding and financing package...
Major work completed on the London Overground Gospel Oak t... Services are set to run more efficiently for passengers on the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line following track upgrades and bridge...
EMR continue cleaning efforts as lockdown eases As lockdown restrictions set to ease over the coming days, East Midlands Railway has brought in further measures to keep its trains and stations clean...
Why is now the time for electrification? The coronavirus pandemic has forced changes of an unprecedented scale across the UK’s commuting networks. COVID-19 has given us all the space to pause...
Funding announced to restore Beeching rail links and stati... 15 projects across England are set to be awarded £50,000 each to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services, as...
£16m Christmas upgrade for Scotland’s Railway Scotland’s Railway is set to receive more than £16 million of investment over Christmas and the New Year. Network Rail will be working across various...
HS2 and WMCA agree enabling works for extension In one of the first steps to enable the planned Birmingham Eastside extension, which will serve the new HS2 Curzon Street Station, the West Midlands...
Ep. 20 Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Tom Moran, Managing Director of Thameslink & Great Northern. Tom spoke about...
Two of London’s busiest railways receive improvement work Engineers at Network Rail have taken advantage of the lack of passengers during the second lockdown and are using the extra-time for improvement works...
Spending Review 2020: £2bn for transport Today (25 Nov) Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review 2020 speech. Within his speech he said that over £2 billion is to be used to keep...
RIA publish ’10 reason to continue to invest in rail’ docu... The Railway Industry Association (RIA), has called upon Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why...
TfW welcomes new member to Community Rail Network Transport for Wales has welcomed the election of Lisa Denison to the board of directors of the Community Rail Network (CRN). The CRN is an association...
Network Rail invests £350,000 to prevent flooding on Derby... Network Rail are working alongside Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust by investing £350,000 to help restore a section of the historic Draycott canal...
Rail Supply Group set out new 'Act Now' priorities Earlier this year, the Rail Supply Group, as the leadership body for the UK rail supply sector, established a Coronavirus Taskforce to understand and...
Restoration works see iconic rail infrastructure recreated... As restoration works continue to be carried out on the iconic Ribblehead viaduct in North Yorkshire, as part of the £2.1m Great North Rail Project...
The £2.4bn underinvestment in Welsh rail the UK must addre... Calls have been raised to use the recently-announced ‘Union Connectivity Review’ as an opportunity to address what the Welsh Government have...
Vital freight route receives £4.5m upgrade Network Rail have replaced two railway bridges through Cheshire to allow for more reliable freight services. The Middlewich brand line reopened today...
NPR sends recommendations to Grant Shapps for new rail net... Leaders in the North have agreed an initial preferred way forward for a new railway network that will transform the region’s economy by creating...
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade...
Network Rail partners with Southern Water and local commun... Network Rail are working in collaboration with the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership and Southern Water to recycle rainwater for use by station...
West Coast main line and Euston HS2 upgrades in 2021 Network Rail has announced vital upgrades on the West Coast main line and at London Euston in spring/summer 2021. The work, part of Britain’s Railway...
TfL: Major work at South Kensington tube station in Feb 20... Transport for London (TfL) has today advised passengers who use South Kensington Tube station that vital work to replace escalators starts in late...
PM publishes Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolut... Today the Prime Minister has published and set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
Government injects £1.2m to accelerate digital signalling Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has today (18 Nov) announced that the roll out of digital signalling, which is set to progress safety and slash...
Ilford station's new entrance steelwork complete The steelwork for the new station entrance at Ilford on Cranbrook Road has been completed. The steel framework makes up a new, modern and spacious...
Welsh Government publishes new draft of their Transport St... The Welsh Government has today (17 Nov) published its new initial Transport Strategy, which pledges a major reduction in carbon emissions from the...
'HS2 Midlands Voices' call for HS2 eastern leg not to be l... Key voices from across the Midlands have come together in a new report published today (12 Nov), arguing that the full ‘Y shaped’ HS2 network must be...
ORR launch market study into rail signalling systems The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (12 Nov) begun a market study into the supply of rail signalling systems to ensure the signalling supply...
Sheffield freight train derailment to affect services over... At around 02:45am yesterday (11 Nov), a freight service carrying cement derailed at the north end of Sheffield station whilst on route from Hope to...
Dawlish sea wall second section underway Network Rail have begun working on the second section of the new, larger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will allow for greater protection of the...
East Coast Upgrade continues ahead of six-day Christmas cl... Network Rail are pushing on with work just outside of King’s Cross station which is part of the £1.2 billion East Coast Main Line upgrade, the route...
Local firm to design East Midlands Railway Aurora fleet in... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has selected a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora fleet. DGDESIGN has worked with a vast array of...
Network Rail in the top 20 apprentice employers in England... Network Rail has been recognised as one of the top 20 apprentice employers in England in the National Apprenticeship Service’s Top 100 Apprenticeship...
Department for Transport confirms HS2 northern bills will ... The Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that Phase 2b of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be divided into numerous bills which will be passed through...
Network Rail launches ‘Lorries Can’t Limbo’ campaign With more large vehicles expected on Britain’s roads in the run up to Christmas, Network Rail has revealed the most-struck bridges in the country to...
Huge passenger information display goes live at Victoria S... Britain’s biggest and clearest single passenger information display has gone live at Victoria Statin this week. The new display is part of Network...
‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ launched The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have announced the launch of a Charter to champion and showcase equality, diversity and...
RIA Conference Day 3 – This industry is alive, vibrant & g... The final day of the RIA Conference 2020 began with a panel discussion surrounding rebooting exports for the UK. Louis Taylor, Chief Executive, UK...
RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found...
How are GTR building back better, greener and faster? Steve White, Govia Thameslink CEO, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead, Ailsa Cowen, about their recent awards, how they will continue to work to prevent...
First stage of Barmouth Viaduct £25m upgrade is complete The first stage of the £25 million upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct has been completed by Network Rail. The restoration works are to protect it for local...
RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found its way into our...
East Suffolk Line improvement work enhances reliability fo... The East Suffolk Line is set to benefit from improved reliability following track replacement after a nine-day closure of the line. Network Rail have...
Why is the East Coast Main Line Upgrade so vital to passen... The East Coast Upgrade. One of the biggest programme’s our railway has ever undertaken. With £1.2bn being spent on the revolutionary upgrade to allow...
New station building at Gatwick Airport underway Work began yesterday (1 Nov) on Gatwick Airport’s huge, modern railway station concourse, as the first train arrived at one of the platforms that has...
Avanti West Coast set to transform Motherwell cross-border... Motherwell is set to see a transformation in services as Avanti West Coast announces plans for a major timetable boost on its Anglo-Scottish route...
Aberdeen-Dundee rail line to reopen tomorrow The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee will reopen on Tuesday (3 Nov) following the completion of work to repair the line following August’s...
£1.7bn bailout for TfL from Government A secondary funding and financing package for Transport for London, worth up to £1.7bn, has been agreed by the Government. The package will deliver...
Greener and brighter stations across Hampshire and Surrey Network Rail hope to save 25% in electricity by rewiring and relighting their Wessex Route stations. Worcester Park and Andover stations are two of...
Network Rail releases world-first targets to tackle global... Network Rail have today announced a world first, they are set to become the first rail company in the world to set the most ambitious Science-Based...
Progress continues on £100m Taff’s Well Metro Depot Another milestone has been reached by Transport for Wales with South Wales Metro as the steel frame for the new Control Centre at Taff’s Well takes...
West Coast main line passengers warned of disruption today... With heavy-rain forecast today (29th Oct) passengers travelling through Lancashire and Cumbria are being warned of slower-than-usual journeys and...
Tunnelling project complete at Bank Tube station Since 2017, 1.3km of tunnels have been constructed as part of the modernization and expansion of Bank Underground station. The tunnelling work is now...
HS2 Canterbury Works vent shaft and headhouse designs reve... HS2 have published updates designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four...
Eastbourne station receives £5m renovation Network Rail have invested £5 million in regenerative works at Eastbourne station in East Sussex. They have completed work on the station that...
ScotRail launches new engagement panel Scotland’s Railway has reformed its Stakeholder Panel as it continues to engage with the railway’s key stakeholders. The original Stakeholder Panel...
Multi-million-pound track upgrades in Cumbria Rail passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan ahead next month when travelling due to Network Rail upgrading track near Bootle station. On five...
Crewe bridge refurb set to improve journeys for rail passe... Following a five-month revamp, a vital road bridge which spans the railway between Crewe and Chester has reopened to make it more reliable for road...
HS2: 914 tonne bridge placed in 45 minutes HS2’s new Interchange Station at the heart of the new high-speed network has reached another milestone. The second of four bridges have now been...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via Generation Decarbonisa... The final day of the Railway Industry’s Association’s (RIA) Unlocking Innovation event series examined how rail can support the wider net-zero agenda...
Restoration work begins on Ribblehead viaduct Work has begun to improve passenger and freight journeys over the 144-year-old Ribblehead viaduct. The momentous North Yorkshire landmark is...
East Coast Upgrade continues at London King’s Cross Progress continues on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade as passengers are encouraged not to travel or from London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via operations The third day of the Unlocking innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series focused on delivering carbon reductions in construction and operation...
HS2 will enhance rail freight usage at UK ports HS2 Ltd has today (Oct 22nd) released a new video showcasing the benefits UK ports and distribution centres will see through the additional capacity...
Bridge renewals in North Yorkshire this weekend From this weekend, multi-million-pound bridge upgrades are taking place on the Settle to Carlisle line in North Yorkshire, to make the railway more...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via rolling stock Following RIA’s first webinar on electrification, their Unlocking Innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series returned on Tuesday 20 October to look...
TfN: Global competition for the future of rail and other t... Today (20th Oct) Transport for the North has launched a procurement to notify the development of a ‘Smart North Ecosystem’ to join the region’s rail...
HS2 publishes viaduct designs for Edgcote and Lower Thorpe... HS2 have revealed the latest designs for the Edgcote and Lower Thorpe Viaducts as the project began a four-week online engagement event for...
Major upgrades in the Lewisham area this festive season Rail passengers in Kent and South East London are advised to plan ahead for their travel around the Christmas and New Year period as work to advance...
Network Rail to begin replacement work on Norfolk railway ... Replacement work is set to begin at the end of this month on a bridge in Eccles Heath, Norfolk, after it was damaged in a road traffic incident in...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via electrification At such a vital time for the UK and the rail industry, with the UK’s Net Zero target less than 30 years away and the impact that Covid-19 has and will...
Network Rail spending with SMEs surpasses £2.5bn in 2019-2... Britain’s rail industry has a key part to play in its economic growth, and in light of current Covid-19 outbreak, also its recovery. The railway...
2020 worst summer in five years for trespassing on the rai... Recent statistics from Network Rail and British Transport Police show that there were 5,100 trespass incidents over the summer months, with the total...
Glasgow Queen Street wins World Cup of Stations 2020 The results are in and Glasgow Queen Street has been named Britain’s favourite station in the World Cup of Stations 2020. Out of 2,579 stations across...
Track repairs begin at Stonehaven site Following the Stonehaven derailment on August 12th, the latest stage in extensive recovery and reinstatement works has begun. Network Rail engineers...
£1.7m invested by TransPennine Express into further cleani... An efficient cleaning programme is already in place, but the extra uplift will see more than 9,400 further cleaning hours, allowing a dedicated team...
New £15m Kintore station rejoins Scottish railway Kintore re-joined Scotland’s Railway this morning (Oct 15th) with the opening of the town’s new station, following an absence of 56 years. Funded by...
Network Rail’s ‘open data’ programme begins The working condition of 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators across nearly 500 stations will soon be available for passengers to view in aid of helping...
HS2 welcomes over 400 new apprentices Within HS2’s Skills, Employment and Education Strategy released back in 2018, they committed to creating at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the...
Cumbrian river restored to original path to protect West C... Network Rail is working with the Eden Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England and landowners to return the River Leith near Thrimby back to...
Captain Tom Moore presented with first ever Veterans’ Rail... Military veterans of every generation will soon benefit from discounted rail travel, Transport Secretary announced today, as he presented Captain Sir...
Britons called to vote in World Cup of Stations 2020 Local railway stations across towns and cities this week are calling for community support to compete in an online poll to be awarded winner of the...
HS2 announces plans to improve air quality across the proj... In light of Clean Air Day 2020, HS2 released ten ways it is working to raise the bar on air quality during construction and operation. Once...
£3.5m investment installs step-free access at Selhurst sta... Three new lifts have been installed at Selhurst station thanks to Network Rail, making access between the station entrance, ticket office and...
TfW celebrates their decreasing carbon footprint on Clean ... The railway contributes to 1% of Wales’ transport carbon emissions, the majority of which comes from diesel-powered trains throughout the Wales and...
Major works begin on the Great Eastern Main Line An array of vital upgrades is planned in the run-up to Christmas to make rail services between Norwich and London more reliable. Works are taking...
Rail industry and charities join together to tackle homele... A first of its kind industry homelessness charter has been signed by Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary...
Upgraded Workington railway bridge to bring vital local be... A multi-million-pound railway bridge is to be replacement in Workington in order to benefit passengers and the local economy in Cumbria. The £4m Great...
Consultation launched to strengthen links between HS2 and ... A public consultation has been launched today by HS2 Ltd to help the development of better journeys between the North and Midlands. The government are...
Delays reduced at Liverpool Street through new engineering... A revolutionary 12-month programme of electrical works, infrastructure upgrades and operational changes to boost reliability on a critical section of...
Momentous refurbishment underway for Barmouth Viaduct The historic landmark Barmouth Viaduct is set to be protected following a £25m upgrade from Network Rail. Over the next three years, Network Rail will...
Union connectivity review, terms of reference released by ... Earlier this year, on the 30th of June, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a review that would look into the union of connectivity by...
Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South sta... Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South station launches Later this month, Network Rail are set to launch the second round of public...
Employment and Skills Hub for West London set up with HS2 ... A new Employment and Skills Hub has been formed through HS2 funding and is set to benefit businesses and residents in West London. The funding was...
£20m bid for a new Midland-wide travel card scheme Plans for a system which is expected to cost £20m, similar to what is used by Transport for London, has been proposed where passengers would pay via a...
The UK’s first hydrogen train trial begins today Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced today, on his visit to the trials in Warwickshire, the UK’s first revolutionary hydrogen powered...
Rail Minister opens first phase of Dawlish seawall Passengers across the South West are to benefit from their integral rail link being protected following the completion of the first phase of a new...
Rail Delivery Group announce leadership changes The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced changes to its leadership that will certify the organisation is prepared to support probable reforms...
£1.8m improvement work this weekend near Manchester Piccad... Passengers are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel this weekend during essential railway improvement work on a busy route into...
Ep.17 Becoming a data-driven railway, Kelley Quirk and Mar... This week host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests from Network Rail. Martin Mason, Programme Manager, at Network Rail’s Digital Railway and Kelley...
Ely rail capacity upgrade open for public consultation Network Rail have today opened their first round of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely and will run for six...
Flood-damaged Edinburgh-Glasgow line to reopen The Edinburgh-Glasgow, via Falkirk High, railway line will reopen for passengers on Monday (21st Sept.) Network Rail engineers have worked tenaciously...
East Coast Main Line: £216.2m contract to increase power s... Following a £216.2m contract awarded by the Rail Electrification Alliance, The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade can move forward into its...
Network Rail and Highways England publish ‘New Station Gui... Network Rail and Highways England have collaborated to improve Britain’s transport infrastructure for rail passengers and road users, making it easier...
£800k new footbridge delivered by Network Rail Westgate-on-Sea station has received a £800,000 replacement footbridge with stepped access between the station’s two platforms over the tracks of the...
£10m boost for Gatwick Airport station upgrade Platform extensions, across three stations in West and East Sussex, have now been completed by Network Rail through funding from the Department for...
Heart of Wales line to partially reopen following storm da... From November, passengers will again be able to travel on a section of the Heart of Wales line, which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea, as Network Rail...
HS2’s biggest tunnel site reaches milestone HS2 has reached another significant milestone at the high-speed rail project’s first tunnel site, with the completion of structural work on the...
Major rail upgrades completed across August bank holiday Across the West Coast main line over the August bank holiday weekend, Network Rail successfully completed numerous essential upgrades. The multi...
Major £1.2bn East Coast Main Line works confirmed With improving journeys for passengers as soon as possible a priority, Network Rail have today (3 Sept) confirmed dates for key works on the East...
Aldrington station refurbished ahead of schedule Passengers at Aldrington station, in East Sussex, are to set benefit from newly improved platforms following a £500k investment. Engineers have...
Electrification plans for line between Fife and Clackmanna... The next stage of development work is due to begin for Network Rail engineers between Alloa and Longannet, which could see passenger services return...
HS2 construction begins with 22,000 jobs expected Europe’s largest infrastructure project has today (4 Sept) reached a momentous milestone with the start of construction on the project, highlighting...
LNER boost services as passengers return As many people begin their usual commute again today, whether that’s back to work or back to school, many rail franchisers have increased their...
Hitachi Rail: Five years at flagship factory in the North ... September marks five years of operation for Hitachi Rail’s North East home in Newton Aycliffe. Since then, the team has since built 192 trains, which...
Major investment for signalling upgrade in Manchester Manchester’s railway signalling system is set to be brought into the 21st century as part of the Great North Rail Project. Tens of millions of pounds...
Network Rail begin work to recover railway at Stonehaven This week Network Rail are beginning the careful procedure of recovering the carriages involved in the tragic accident that occurred on the 12th of...
Network Rail engineers reopen bridge ahead of schedule Following a fast response by Network Rail engineers, a Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened to rail services ahead of schedule after it was hit by a...
Contract awarded by Network Rail to strengthen bridges Three contracts have been awarded by Network Rail to carry out strengthening work to three railway bridges across the Wessex route in the South of...
Transport Secretary commits to a resilient railway Network Rail’s provisional report on the Stonehaven tragedy, commissioned by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps immediately after the event, has...
Work begins to restore passenger services to Leven The first phase of work by Network Rail is set to begin as part of the restoration of passenger services to Leven. Engineers will be carrying out...
TfW launches Supply Chain Platform events Transport for Wales are launching a series of bi-monthly interactive Supply Chain Platform events alongside Business Wales to help them deliver and...
HS2 Ltd: Five tech firms join Innovation Accelerator initi... HS2 Ltd have announced today (11 Sept) the first five revolutionary tech firms that will join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme. The chosen...
Network Rail must bring more transparency to challenges As the rail sector navigates a myriad of challenges while striving to deliver efficient and reliable services to passengers and freight operators...
Major upgrades underway at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail... Construction has now commenced to further modernise Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (RIC) in Warwickshire with a 3.5km electrified...
Foundations complete for HS2's Old Oak Common high speed s... The foundations for Britain's newest high-speed railway station have been completed at Old Oak Common in London, marking a significant step forward...
Transforming Northolt: Step-Free Access and New Features Construction has commenced at Northolt to transform it into the next Tube station offering step-free access. Transport for London (TfL) is committed...
Greater Manchester's Rail Revolution: Twice as Many Step-F... Work to build a more inclusive and accessible rail network in Greater Manchester will see twice as many rail stations becoming step-free in the next...
Update on ‘revolutionary’ new bridge at Stowmarket rail st... Work has commenced on a groundbreaking project to install a new type of footbridge at Stowmarket rail station. This station will be the first in the...
Greater Anglia invests over £250k to upgrade platforms in ... Passengers at Cambridge station can now enjoy a smarter, revitalised canopy after Greater Anglia invested £285,000 in a project to upgrade and...
Major progress in £140m Darlington station upgrade Over the next six weekends, significant engineering work will advance the £140m regeneration of Darlington station in the North East. A 120-tonne...
Network Rail's Five-Point Plan Enhances Euston Station: Im... Network Rail and its train operating partners have announced progress against their five-point plan to enhance the customer experience at Euston...
Revolutionary Cliff Resilience Project Saves Devon's Iconi... The resilience work on the Devon cliffs between Dawlish and Holcombe, aimed at safeguarding the iconic coastal railway line, has been successfully...
Slade Green Train Depot Unveils Major Upgrades The Slade Green train maintenance depot has received a multi-million pound investment, introducing a new wheel lathe, carriage wash, and extended...
RSS Infrastructure Collaborates with Balfour Beatty Rail a... RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) has announced its collaboration with Balfour Beatty Rail and the Midlands Rail Alliance (MRA) as official event sponsors of...
London Liverpool Street Station Roof Renewal: £22M Upgrade... Network Rail has awarded a £22 million contract to Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to enhance London Liverpool Street station by renewing the roof...
Transpennine Route Upgrade reaches perfection The Transpennine Route Upgrade has scored a perfect 45/45 score after a recent Considerate Constructors Scheme assessment, Network Rail has confirmed...
HS2 kickstarts Curzon Street Station construction HS2 has announced that engineers have started work on the installation of 2,000 vertical columns for the foundations of Birmingham’s future rail hub –...
HS2 marks double viaduct milestone In a double milestone for engineers, HS2 has marked the next stage of two new viaducts near the town of Brackley, bringing the high-speed railway one...
All Systems Go in Belfast It’s official - rail services will commence at Belfast Grand Central Station from this Sunday, 13th October. As a result, the rail line between...
HS2 Solihull: 15 Bridge Beams Installed at Interchange Sta... HS2’s Interchange Station in Solihull has made significant progress with the careful placement of 15 massive bridge beams by a dedicated team of 20...
Network Rail’s Eco-Friendly Autumn Safety Measures With autumn weather approaching – Network Rail faces a new set of challenges. One of the biggest issues during this season is the accumulation of...
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...
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...
Developments At Abergavenny Network Rail and its contractor have successfully installed the main span, stairs, and lift shafts for the new accessible footbridge at Abergavenny...
HS2 Reveals Enhanced Design for Birmingham Curzon Street S... HS2 has unveiled a series of enhancements to the design of Birmingham Curzon Street station, aimed at improving passenger experience, accessibility...
£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...
£18.3m Balgray Station Approved: Boosting East Renfrewshir... Plans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have been given the go ahead. A funding award of £18.3m from the Glasgow City Region City Deal...
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 Completes First Viaduct: Highfurlong Brook in Northamp... A viaduct in Northamptonshire has become the first on the HS2 project to be completed as engineers installed the last stretch of parapet along the...
Network Rail and Story Contracting Win Prestigious Award f... Network Rail and Story Contracting have won a major Scottish Civil Engineering Award (SCEA) following the restoration of the historic Camps viaduct...
Island Line Engineering Works: Essential Maintenance & Upd... Major engineering works will take place on the Island Line and Ryde Pier starting in a week's time. From Friday 6 September to Sunday 6 October, the...
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...
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...
Historic station vision outlined in new images Network Rail has released new photo-realistic pictures that outline what the inside of Darlington Station will look like once it has been revamped...
Major landslip work on East Coast Main Line Network Rail is investing £33 million to prevent landslips on the East Coast Main Line, in one of the largest projects of its kind. Passenger and...
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...
Dumfries Station Accessibility Improvements: A Success Sto... A new 3.6 million pound project to improve accessibility has been completed at Dumfries station. A new footbridge, which includes a saltire design on...
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...
London tunnel reopens after major water damage repair A 175-year-old tunnel has reopened following a major ten-week repair programme. Blackheath Tunnel in southeast London received £10 million of...
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...
Bakerloo and London Overground line upgrades complete Network Rail has completed a £2 million upgrade to sections of the London Overground and Bakerloo lines between Euston and Watford. The programme of...
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...
Northumberland Line to begin testing despite delays Several major milestones have been reached in the construction of the Northumberland Line, although the first services on the revived route are now...
East Suffolk Line Upgrade before expected freight boom Engineers will undertake a track upgrade on the East Suffolk Line later this week. The six-day works programme will see over 1700 metres of track...
Major transformation for Huddersfield station Huddersfield station is undergoing an historic upgrade, including the construction of new, longer platforms and a restoration of its unique roof. Work...
£5m upgrade to key junction to conclude this weekend Network Rail will complete more than £5 million of major engineering work in Leicester to upgrade passenger journeys. Work is scheduled to take place...
Elizabeth Line shortlisted for architecture award The Elizabeth Line has been shortlisted for the UK’s most prestigious architecture award, the Stirling Prize. The jury for the competition, run...
Southern Integrated Delivery’s first S&C renewal complete The first major switches and crossings (S&C) renewal as part of the Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) has been completed. The work, delivered by...
Giant beams delivered ahead of bridge rebuild Network Rail has completed the delivery of two 42-metre beams ahead of a multi-million-pound bridge build. The delivery, captured by drone footage...
HS2 uses cantilever structure in a UK first In a UK first, a giant cantilever structure has been used to build part of HS2’s River Tame West Viaducts. The specialist process was used to build...
Iconic High Level Bridge’s restoration complete A project to strengthen the iconic High Level Bridge over the River Tyne has been completed after a year of work. The Victorian-built structure, which...
Piccadilly line upgrades ahead of new fleet delivery Transport for London (TfL) has announced a series of closures on the Piccadilly line, as essential work takes place ahead of the arrival of the line’s...
HS2’s Northolt Tunnel halfway to completion The construction of HS2’s Northolt Tunnel has reached a significant milestone, with 50% of the dig now complete. The 8.4-mile twin-bore tunnel, which...
Severn Tunnel’s £10 million makeover complete A £10 million transformation of the Severn Tunnel has been completed following 16 days of round-the-clock work. The track renewal in the 138-year-old...
New HS2 bridge could facilitate reopening of freight line The replacement of a key local bridge in Buckinghamshire could mean the future reopening of a disused freight line. One of over 500 bridging...
HS2 bridge nears completion following beam installation A new HS2 bridge near Kenilworth is one step closer to completion following the installation of its concrete beams. Over the last 13 weekends, 83...
Alstom signs contract to deliver metro’s CBTC installation Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth €2.8 billion with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to cover the delivery of almost 400 automated and semi-automated...
HS2 completes dig for Old Oak Common super-hub station HS2 has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station box after three years. The excavation of the box for the new super-hub station was a...
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...
Bakerloo Line and London Overground upgrade programme anno... Network Rail has announced a series of essential upgrades to take place on the Bakerloo Line and the London Overground this summer. Over a six-day...
New video reveals plans for Liverpool Baltic station Merseytravel has released a video revealing what the new Liverpool Baltic station will look like once completed. The video has been released to mark...
Network Rail to perform essential repairs on Barnes Bridge Critical repairs to Barnes Bridge will commence in three weeks’ time, with Network Rail planning to carry out a programme of essential work. Engineers...
Network Rail awards contract for key Eastern region upgrad... Network Rail has extended its long-term partnership with Amey, awarding the company two critical lots on the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework...
Rail line re-routed away from coast due to climate change The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is starting the next phase of a process to re-route its coastal railway line due to climate change...
Kingsferry Bridge to close for urgent repairs Work will begin later this week on emergency repairs to the Kingsferry Bridge in Kent. The Kingsferry Bridge is a vital connection for rail and road...
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...
Essential repairs to 175 year old Blackheath tunnel No trains will run between Blackheath and Charlton from 1 June for 10 weeks so that Network Rail engineers can carry out essential repairs. The...
Pioneering viaduct construction reaches halfway mark Construction of HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct has now passed the halfway mark, with 44 of 72 pre-cast beams in position and 66 of the 70 piers installed...
New images of station in UK’s “coolest neighbourhood” New images have been revealed of the £100 million Liverpool Baltic station, offering a preview of what the new rail link will look like upon...
Major step in low-carbon HS2 viaduct construction HS2 has completed the 3,130 tonne second Wendover Dean Viaduct deck slide. New footage shows the latest stage of a complex year-long project, in which...
VolkerRail to renovate Supertram network VolkerRail is set to begin rail replacement works on Sheffield’s Supertram network. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) appointed...
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...
Major milestone in HS2 tunnel drives Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has passed the halfway point, marking a major milestone for Britain’s new high-speed line. HS2 is...
Network Rail begins repairing the world-famous Glenfinnan ... A £3.4m project to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan viaduct is now underway. Network Rail, along with their principal contractor, have...
Designs published for Leicester station revamp Leicester City Council has released the final designs which show a radical revamp to the city’s railway station. New images show how the multi-million...
First of its kind bridge reaches major milestone Network Rail has announced the ‘Beacon’ bridge at Garforth station has hit a major milestone after engineers craned in its deck, meaning local...
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...
Network Rail upgrades Glasgow and East Renfrewshire platfo... Network Rail has delivered a £1.3 million investment of platform works at Giffnock and Pollokshaws West stations. The five-month programme at Giffnock...
Network Rail plans multiple upgrades over Bank Holiday wee... Starting next Friday (3rd May) there will be a number of planned upgrades and routine maintenance to the railway across South London, Kent and Sussex...
Work progressing well on Glasgow viaduct refurbishment The first phase of a £2.5m investment to improve three railway bridges in Glasgow’s West End has been completed. Engineers from Network Rail have...
Access for All investment comes to Dumfries station Dumfries station is the latest to receive investment from the UK Government’s Access to All scheme. Network Rail engineers worked during the night of...
Services resume following emergency landslip repairs The railway between Redhill and Tonbridge reopened for the start of service on Monday morning, following the successful completion of emergency...
Network Rail announces £4bn signalling revolution Network Rail has announced a £4 billion train control systems framework, which will revolutionise signalling across Britain. The 10-year signalling...
HS2 launches fourth machine in Northolt Tunnel dig In a major milestone for the new HS2 line, the fourth and final machine being used to build the giant Northolt Tunnel beneath London has now been...
Iconic Highlands viaduct set for repair project Network Rail will start repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan viaduct later this month, in a £3.4 million investment. AmcoGiffen has been named as...
HS2 to improve journeys between London and Birmingham with... Critical preparatory work for a new viaduct along the HS2 route took place over the Easter weekend. During a four-day railway closure, engineers...
Second HS2 tunnel dig under Chilterns completed The second giant boring machine (TBM) building HS2 under the Chiltern Hills broke through at the tunnel’s northern portal late on Thursday afternoon...
HS2 Lowers Carbon Footprint with Innovative Viaduct Design HS2 is cutting carbon emissions by up to two-thirds on five viaducts using a new "double composite" design. This method significantly reduces concrete...
Hope Valley Upgrade nears completion Sections of the train line between Manchester and Sheffield will be closed from 16th March as works are carried out to complete the final phase of the...
HS2’s ‘green bridge’ revolution continues HS2’s bid to protect wildlife, nature and countryside views with innovative ‘green bridges’ has moved along again, as the first images of the biggest...
Planning approval granted for HS2 tunnel HS2 has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the design of the green tunnel at Burton Green. With approval being given by Solihull...
HS2 freight milestone HS2 has confirmed that the equivalent of 101,000 HGV movements have been taken off roads thanks to a small railhead. Through the Quainton construction...
£24m rail station plans move forward in York A planning application submission has brought the delivery of Haxby's first rail station in almost 100 years one step closer. The proposed 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...
£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...
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...
Dawlish Railway Rises Above the Waves: £165m Resilience Pl... Ten years after a storm ravaged the Devon coast and damaged the South Devon mainline, the resilience project implemented to improve its defences is...
Cambridge South Station on Track for 2025 Opening The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of the new Cambridge South station, completing a...
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...
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...
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...
Hundreds of HS2 contracts ready for bidding in 2024 Over 3,200 companies are currently contributing to the construction of HS2, however the project is now on the hunt for more local companies to further...
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 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...
HS2 Chiltern Tunnel hits construction milestone Teams working on the Chiltern Tunnel, the longest tunnel on the HS2 high-speed rail project, have completed excavation of 19 out of 38 emergency cross...
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...
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...
Construction contract awarded for East West Rail station i... Network Rail has awarded the main works contract to build the new Cambridge South railway station to J Murphy & Sons Ltd (Murphy) for a total of £93.4...
Network Rail to install new road bridge in Cornwall A major new road near Newquay in Cornwall has moved one step closer to completion this weekend, with the installation of a new bridge over the railway...
£34 million bridge repairs work completed by Network Rail Network Rail and its contractor Story have completed a £34m programme of works to protect a number of bridges across Scotland's Railway against scour...
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...
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...
Railway repairs complete in Aylesbury as Network Rail inst... Major work to replace a Victorian drainage culvert beneath the railway in Aylesbury is now complete. The work, which took 12 days, involved removing...
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...
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...
First milestone passed for London’s HS2 tunnelling. HS2 has announced that the first milestone has been reached in the project to tunnel under London. The first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have...
Giant single span bridge structure driven into place by HS... High Speed 2 (HS2) has celebrated the completion of the UK’s heaviest bridge drive, which took place near Lichfield. The 6,200-tonne concrete...
Northumberland Line works continue as underpass in North T... The installation of the Palmersville Dairy Underpass in North Tyneside has almost been completed as construction of the Northumberland Line continues...
HS2 Curzon Street development on course as Transport Secre... Transport Secretary Mark Harper is visiting the West Midlands today (July 17) with his Australian counterpart Catherine King to see the construction...
HS2 and Network Rail repairs to close parts of Chiltern Li... Work is get underway shortly on a damaged culvert in Aylesbury before HS2 begin work near the line. A culvert which has caused significant issues on...
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...
HS2’s giant viaduct segment factory in the Midlands starts... Production has begun at HS2’s giant viaduct segment factory in Kingsbury, Warwickshire. The factory will produce 2,742 concrete segments that will be...
Progress on Hope Valley Upgrade as foundations for new tra... Major progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade as Network Rail [JD1] have set the foundations for the new passing track loop between...
HS2 trialling technology that can shorten the design proce... High Speed 2 (HS2) is adopting novel technology that is a first for the industry to help it develop and build the huge structures that will carry the...
Work to secure Seven Estuary line cliff-side begins after ... A £25 million programme of works to improve the resilience of the Severn Estuary line are underway after five major incidents last year. Engineers...
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...
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...
Major refurb on Cambrian Line viaduct completed Work on a Cambrian Line viaduct has been completed after 16 days of maintenance work. The viaduct which is situated at the confluence of the Rivers...
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...
NFU petition on HS2 Phase 2b gets hearing at Select Commit... NFU has petitioned MP’s on HS2 Phase 2b in a Select Committee hearing, which took place in London earlier this week. The session was designed to...
Glasgow Central project to make the railway safer and more... A project to renew track at Glasgow Central station has been completed. The 10-week project which cost £1.2 million, was undertaken to future-proof...
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...
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...
HS2’s dual-fuel piling rig successfully cuts traditional f... HS2 continues to innovate with its construction practises, as it takes a further step towards decarbonising the sector following the completion of a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HS2’s innovative rebar facility to combat construction mat... In a bid to combat ongoing materials shortages, HS2 has established an innovative rebar threading facility at the Copthall tunnel construction site in...
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...
Levenmouth Rail Link reaches halfway point milestone The ongoing Levenmouth Rail Link works have passed the half-way point, seeing completion of the latest phase of track installation mark a significant...
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...
HS2 construction delays expected amid budgetary concerns A major announcement regarding HS2 is expected from the UK Government soon, which will outline delays to construction in an attempt to reduce costs...
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...
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...
Construction for Leven station breaks ground The construction of the new Leven station has broken ground, coming as part of the transformative £116m Scottish Government funded Levenmouth Rail...
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...
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...
Alliance partners announced for Southern Integrated Delive... Four partners have been selected to join Network Rail’s Works Delivery team in forming an innovative, performance-based alliance to deliver the...
Partial reopening to Oxford and Worcester line after succe... The railway line between Oxford and Worcester officially reopened for services today, following successful repair works after a collapsed wall and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hele flooding resilience works get green light from counci... The Mid-Devon Council has given official approval to Network Rail’s plans to implement the requisite reinforcing needed to reduce the frequency and...
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...
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...
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...
Cameron Bridge station construction breaks ground The process of constructing the new Cameron Bridge station has begun, with Network Rail engineers breaking ground on one of two new stations being...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HS2: The paragon of a diesel-free future HS2 has announced that 10 of its sites are now completely diesel-free, acting as a major step towards the goal of fully diesel-free construction...
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...
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...
‘H-Power Tower’ brings Euston emissions free charging The HS2 project is continuing to champion and utilise environmentally friendly construction processes through innovative technology, for its on-site...
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...
‘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...
HS2’s continued rail freight delivery to remove 300,000 tr... HS2’s newest Bucks construction hub is set to welcome around 1,800 freight trains over the next three years as the continued delivery of the project...
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...
Scottish fencing renewals require helicopter airdrop The collective group of industry partners and Government; Scotland’s Railway is using a helicopter air-drop system to deliver over 20 tons of...
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...
Services between Salisbury and Exeter return to full timet... Services between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids are set to return to normal on Monday 14th November, coming after imposed speed restrictions and two...
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...
SPEED supplier partnerships pick up the pace A new industry partnership for SPEED has been launched from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Network Rail yesterday on the 19th October...
HS2’s giant tunnel boring machine to catalyse job growth HS2 continues to produce new employment opportunities within their projects, coming through the launch of a giant tunnel boring machine, which set off...
HS2 completes landmark Earth Friendly Concrete pour The HS2 project continues to deliver major innovation for construction methods within the rail sector, with the new Euston station undertaking the...
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...
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...
Reliability works set to close Tunbridge Wells to Hastings... The historical Tunbridge Wells to Hastings line will see closure in the upcoming October half term, from Saturday 22nd until Sunday 30th October, as...
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...
‘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...
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...
Closures on line between Inverness and Aberdeen due to Air... Network Rail has announced that work on the Inverness Airport Station programme is set to cause the closure of a section of the line between Inverness...
Bond Street Elizabeth line station given opening date Transport for London have announced that Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station is set to open on the 24th of October, subject to final approvals. The...
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...
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...
HS2 lay first million cubic metres of chalk for the Chilte... The grounds of the Chiltern Tunnel, HS2’s largest construction site, is being transformed into a wildlife haven as the project has reached a major...
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...
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...
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...
HS2’s cross passages are full steam ahead HS2 has officially begun the new phase of its construction process towards the delivery of tunnels stretching for 10 miles under the Chilterns, which...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Andy Burnham calls for debate on plans for HS2’s Piccadill... The current Bill enabling the Crewe to Manchester leg of HS2 is set to receive its second reading at the House of Commons, seeking to finalise plans...
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...
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...
HS2’s historic date with Dorothy Today marks the celebration of HS2’s tunnelling breakthrough within the infrastructure project, coming in the form of a 2,000-tonne, 125m long tunnel...
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...
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...
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...
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...
£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...
HS2 rail freight success as 100,000 lorry journeys taken o... Throughout the duration of the HS2 project, there has been a strong commitment to generating environmentally sustainable construction methods and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New HS2 conveyor to remove the need of up to 30,000 HGV jo... HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel site in Warwickshire has acquired the usage of a new conveyor which has began operating to remove over 750,000...
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...
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...
Network Rail detail new £1.25bn frameworks Three new procurement notices have been published by Network Rail for frameworks in its North West and Central Region, worth a combined £1.25bn. These...
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...
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 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...
Network Rail complete £600k Derbyshire investment Network Rail have completed safety renovation works, after dedicating a portion of their spending to enhance the safety precautions at Dove Holes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Industry Leaders call on Shapps for Golborne Link’s inclus... Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has received a letter from The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG), Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Rail Freight...
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...
3D printing vital in the progression of rail technology an... The railway sector operates as the major form of public transport across the UK, seeing the services provided being utilised by thousands of people...
HS2 continues to provide business opportunities across the... The HS2 rail project continues in its desire to become the backbone of the UK rail network as it encourages businesses to supply materials and...
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...
HS2 new construction site to act as green milestone within... HS2 ltd announced yesterday its first completely diesel-free site is the Canterbury Road Vent Shaft site in South Kilburn, where HS2’s civils...
Network Rail agree to extend contract with British Steel British Steel have come to an agreement for a two-year extension with Network Rail, to continue its position as the core supplier for Network Rail...
North Lincolnshire train station set for a face lift Barrow Haven station, in North Lincolnshire, will be closed from Sunday May 8 for some much-needed renovations work, to be carried out until Monday...
HS2’s new Manchester site will be pivotal for Piccadilly r... Following the purchase of a Store Street site in April 2021, HS2 have acquired their second site in the city centre within a 12-month period. The new...
Greater Manchester railway station planning application su... Rail passengers in Greater Manchester could soon benefit from an additional stop on their regional transport map, after planning application was...
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...
LMXLED lighting the way for tunnel applications HS2 is the high-speed railway under construction between London, the Midlands and the north of England, and which will eventually form a new, modern...
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...
HS2 debris removal plans for Euston sparks criticism In order to “significantly” shorten the construction plans for HS2s Euston station, the government have announced new plans for the removal of debris...
Integrated Rail Plan to focus on driving forward capacity,... The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps recently sat down with the Transport Select Committee to discuss and answer questions on his job performance so...
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...
Sunderland’s Southern Rail Entrance to Close from Next wee... Major works are set to go ahead from May 2nd as the Market Square and Waterloo Street entrances will be closing. This comes as a game-changing project...
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...
Rail supply sector to set out roadmap for future at Railte... Renowned as the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire railway industry in the UK, Railtex / Infrarail reflects the dynamic developments in 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Govia Thameslink Railway announce milestone for Global Rec... As part of today’s Global Recycling Day Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced it has reached a 90% recycling rate. Since installing a Mobile...
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...
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...
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...
Station regeneration in Scotland transforming rail's publi... Railway stations can form a huge part of local communities throughout the UK and have huge potential to help regenerate villages, towns and cities up...
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...
HS2 save almost 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by using... HS2 has announced that moving material by rail to construction sites near Aylesbury will remove the equivalent of 28,500 lorries from the road. By...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Euston station JV offers £500m worth of contracts The joint venture (JV) between Mace and Dragados (MD JV), which is responsible for the station construction works at HS2’s Euston station, has...
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...
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...
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...
Innovative digital SME businesses being sought for HS2 HS2 Ltd have today (February 1, 2022) launched the application process for their fourth cohort of the Innovation Accelerator programme, seeking SME...
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...
HS2 to trial new building method which could provide carbo... Part of HS2’s Innovation programme, an HS2 building site in London is to become a test bed for a new building method which could ultimately provide...
Anti-erosion work begins on Reddish Vale viaduct Anti-erosion work is being carried out on Reddish Vale viaduct in the Tame Valley to bolster safety on the railway. This is after a Network Rail...
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...
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...
HS2 awards framework for station lifts and escalators to T... HS2 has awarded the framework to deliver around 300 state-of-the-art lifts and escalators at four new stations to TK Elevator. More than 160 lifts and...
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...
London Underground Bank branch to close for improvement wo... Closure of the Bank branch of the Northern line on London’s Underground Network begins from this weekend, as Transport for London (TfL) carry out...
South Cambridgeshire District Council call for new Cambrid... Councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council has emphasised the need for a new station to be built at Cambridge South. In a council meeting...
HS2 Minister commits to powering highspeed trains with zer... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson commits to powering the new highspeed trains with zero carbon energy supporting the net zero goal for 2035. This will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ScotRail open new engineering depot near Glasgow ScotRail has announced the opening of a new engineering depot at Cadder near Glasgow, continuing with ‘Fit For The Future’ investments. The new depot...
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...
New Merseyrail station given green light in Kirkby Work constructing a new £80m station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby is set to begin after planning permission was granted to the scheme. Approval was...
Network Rail restores Grade II listed signal box As part of a £500,000 Great North Rail Project investment, Network Rail engineers have restored a historic, Grade II listed signal box on the Settle...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Regular services return to Dartmoor Line Regular train services have returned to the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton for the first time in almost 50 years. The first passenger...
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...
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...
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...
HS2 launch platform to bolster diversity across its supply... HS2 have launched the new Marketplace platform with the intention to increase diversity and inclusion across its supply chain. The HS2 Marketplace...
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...
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...
Greater Anglia start work to make way for longer trains Work has commenced at Hertford East railway station to provide space for longer trains Greater Anglia has confirmed. The work will focus on the...
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 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...
South Western Railway announce completion of Petersfield C... South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the completion of its Petersfield Community Hub refurbishment project located next to Petersfield railway...
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...
Work ramping up on Leeds track remodelling project Network Rail and their contractors have ramped up work on a major track remodelling project at Leeds station, as they aim to improve reliability for...
Network Rail undertake special working practices to protec... Tree and vegetation management work between Rogart and Lairg has successfully been finished by Network Rail, on top of protecting nearby nesting hen...
Surbiton station to benefit from £6.7m upgrade Surbiton station will benefit from a major £6.7m upgrade thanks to Department for Transport and Network Rail. With passenger levels steadily growing...
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 reveal £25m investment to rescue critical tra... A £25m investment to rescue a vital Wales and Borders transport link has just been revealed by Network Rail. The Newport-Gloucester line connects...
Repairs to boost reliability at unique Keadby Canal Bridge... The unique Keadby Canal Bridge in North Lincolnshire will benefit from improved reliability as Network Rail carry out crucial repair work. A...
Major work continues to digitalise London's Northern City ... Work to upgrade the track and signalling system on the Northern City Line will continue this weekend (Saturday October 2, Sunday October 3) in the...
ABB brings innovation in conduit and cable support to the ... Each day, millions of people around the world rely on railways and buses to travel from point-to-point and to carry commercial cargo from place-to...
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...
Cardiff Central station improvement works to kickstart nex... Work to deliver upgrades to customer facilities at Cardiff Central station is due to kickstart next week (September 27), as part of Transport for...
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...
Cambridge-Oxford railway connection edges one step closer Following the recent appointment of a new commercial partner- Arcadis - the creation of a new railway connection, to directly link Oxford and...
Drone footage reveals the newly protected, picturesque Car... One of the country’s most picturesque rail routes has been protected from landslips, with new drone footage recently released revealing its beauty...
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...
Stratford station secures funding for plans set to relieve... Reduced congestion at London’s Stratford station is on the table as Network Rail secure a £2m boost from the Department for Transport. Stratford...
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...
£1m Billingham Station accessibility upgrades signed off A £1m investment has just been signed off by Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, to significantly improve disability access at Billingham railway station...
Network Rail: Liphook station unveils new footbridge The footbridge at Liphook station in Hampshire has just been replaced by Network Rail as part of a £5.2m project which sets to provide better journeys...
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...
Network Rail completes major bridge repairs at Aire Bridge Network Rail has successfully completed work on a £2.1m project to repair and strengthen Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The project is expected to...
Network Rail: Track upgrades at Leeds station as part of m... Work on a major project to upgrade the track layout at Leeds station continues as Network Rail pushes on with plans. The track between platforms 4 and...
One year on, HS2 celebrates 20,000 jobs landmark Over 20,000 people are now working on the HS2 project, it was announced today by the company. The declaration marks one year since the Prime Minister...
150 year-old Barmouth Viaduct to undergo restoration works Work to restore Barmouth Viaduct kickstarts again this weekend, following one of the busiest summers to date. The £30m restoration project has been...
Historic Lancaster footbridge restoration complete As part of the Great North Rail Project (GNRP), passengers can finally experience a fully restored Grade II listed railway footbridge at Lancaster...
New East Linton station development given the go ahead Proposals to open a station in the village of East Linton, for the first time in over half a century, have just been approved by East Lothian Council...
Network Rail: 'Spider' excavators used in £5m protection p... Preventative work to protect the West Coast main line from landslips has just been completed by Network Rail. The £5m investment involved moving...
Landslip prevention: HS2 test new innovative fibre optic t... Pioneering fibre optic technology, that can sense micro ground movements in embankments and cuttings, is currently being tested by HS2 at one of their...
Two new Tube stations set to welcome passengers in Septemb... Two new tube stations, which make up part of the Northern Line Extension, will finally be open to the public from Monday 20 September. In an attempt...
Network Rail: Critical work to install a tunnel at Werring... The completion of major signalling work near Peterborough means freight trains are ready to start using the East Coast Main Line this winter...
Bristol East Junction critical track upgrades complete Major upgrades at Bristol East Junction have just been completed, following the removal of a bottleneck into Bristol Temple Meads, and the replacement...
Denmark Hill station first to use innovative solar technol... Denmark Hill station has become the first train station in Europe to have BIPVco’s Flextron thin film technology installed, on top of other upgrades...
HS2 to restore one of the world's oldest pieces of railway... HS2 announced yesterday (Thursday 2 September) the start of a major restoration project to refurbish the historic, Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street...
Work to replace Bristol railway junction is almost complet... Work to replace a key junction near Bristol Temple Meads is edging closer towards completion. The lines which serve Bristol Temple Meads from both...
Designs for final Chiltern tunnel headhouse revealed by HS... The first images of the latest ‘barn design’ rural headhouse set to be built along the Chiltern tunnel have been released by HS2. Headhouses will...
‘Mole’ tunnelled 33 metres under railway embankment at Lyn... Network Rail engineers are preparing for the reconstruction of the rail bridge near Moy, as part of advance works for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy...
Soham set to benefit from new station after 56 years witho... Across the August bank holiday weekend, a key milestone in the development of the new railway station for Soham was successfully completed by Network...
Network Rail: Underwater concrete pour following riverbed ... Underwater concrete to protect two major railway viaducts was poured by Network Rail specialist divers on Friday (27th August). The viaducts carry the...
Network Rail: Southall station makeover ahead of Elizabeth... Southall station has undergone a makeover, following the installation of three new lifts and a new footbridge, offering step-free access to all four...
Network Rail: Cleland rail bridge to be replaced following... A Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will see the replacement of the bridge deck on Bellside Bridge at Cleland, Wishaw, this month...
Wimbledon Park becomes 86th step-free Tube station Wimbledon Park Tube is now the 86th tube station to have become step-free, following the installation of a brand-new lift, TfL has announced. It joins...
Network Rail: Thirsk station edges closer towards being st... Plans for a major project which aims to improve accessibility for passengers at Thirsk station are continuing to make progress. As part of the...
Network Rail: Next phase of Newcastle Central Station deve... The next phase of Newcastle Central Station’s multimillion pound transformation is set to kickstart in September. North East construction company...
Work for UK's first intercity digital railway continues th... Work for the latest stage of the East Coast Digital Programme will be underway across Bank Holiday Weekend, which will see upgrades to the track and...
Network Rail update: Rail line reopens after train and tra... Following a collision between a freight train and tractor, the Ely to Peterborough rail line reopened this morning (Tuesday 24th August) following the...
Late summer work in the Cynon Valley for South Wales Metro... Transport for Wales (TfW) is making headway with its transformational plans for the South Wales Metro, with major work to be undertaken in the Cynon...
Historic Whitechapel station transformed ahead of Elizabet... Whitechapel tube station has been transformed, as the entrance opens its doors ahead of the Elizabeth line arrival. A brand-new ticket hall and lifts...
Network Rail: Hensall track upgrades due over Bank Holiday... The track in Hensall is set to see some improvements, as upgrades by Network Rail will be carried out over the August Bank Holiday providing smoother...
Network Rail: Repairs due after train and tractor collisio... Over the coming days, comprehensive repair and recovery works will be carried out after a collision between a freight train and a tractor on the Ely...
HS2 Ltd backs Ecological Clerk of Works accreditation pilo... As part of a green drive within the delivery of HS2, the company behind the UK’s new high-speed line, HS2 Ltd, has stepped in to back a new...
Northern runs test trains on proposed Northumberland line ... Ahead of the proposed reintroduction of passenger services on the Northumberland line, Northern ran special rail services travelling on part of the...
New £157m Chelmsford railway station makes progress The submission of an environmental impact assessment application to Chelmsford City Council for the proposed £157m Beaulieu railway station marks the...
New railhead allows HS2 to remove equivalent of 24,000 HGV... With significant focus on the green impact of major infrastructure projects across the UK recently, the opening of a new railhead near the village of...
Network Rail: The Forth Bridge experience A pre-application notice to city of Edinburgh Council has been submitted by Network Rail, for revised plans to establish a bridge walk and visitor hub...
Metro extension project resumes after concrete pour in Wol... A crucial concrete pour was successful on Railway Drive in Wolverhampton as part of the Metro extension project, which links bus and train with tram...
Network Rail: Unpredictable weather & landslip prevention The embankment at Killiecrankie received some well needed TLC over the last couple of few weeks, as Network Rail completed work to protect and...
HS2 utilising UK-first pioneering 3D concrete printing on ... For the first time in the UK, on-site 3D reinforced concrete printing is set to be used to significantly simplify the build programme on parts of the...
Lab tests find no traces of Covid-19 at four major station... Two rounds of testing at four of the UK’s largest railway stations provided no traces of the Covid-19 virus, following analysis by university...
Network Rail: Strathbungo locals vote for new footbridge A new railway footbridge, which will connect Darnley Road and Mora Place in Strathbungo, has just been voted for by locals in the Southside of Glasgow...
HS2 responds to construction concerns David Bennett, the Delivery Director of HS2 Ltd, has responded to the sixteenth Construction Commissioner’s report published in March 2021. The report...
Network Rail: Track and drainage improvements due at Dinti... Journeys from Manchester to Glossop are set to improve due to major railway developments taking place this august. Work will be carried out on the...
Final stage of Network Rail's Barmouth Viaduct upgrade to ... The final stage of the Barmouth Viaduct upgrade project has just been awarded to local contractors Alun Griffiths, which will see the corroded metal...
Network Rail: £1.5m upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs c... Two major upgrade projects, intended to improve vital Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) in Eastleigh and Bescot, have just been completed by GB...
Redundant tracks removed as part of Levenmouth rail projec... The Levenmouth rail link project has reached another milestone, as key work by Network Rail to remove old disused track and redundant infrastructure...
HS2 start work on first 'barn design' tunnel vent shaft Engineers working on Britain’s new high-speed railway have begun excavating the first of 5 shafts that will bring ventilation and emergency access to...
Network Rail: preventing future landslips at Bearsted cutt... Network Rail engineers will be conducting extensive work at Bearsted 'cutting' - where soil or rock from a relative rise along a route is removed - in...
Network Rail to restore access between platforms at Royton... In order to save commuters time switching between platforms, Network Rail is installing two temporary staircases at Royston station next month. The...
Network Rail transform West Drayton station West Drayton station has been remodelled ahead of the Elizabeth line opening next year. Some improvements include a modernised ticket hall, which...
Over 30 miles of track renewed by Network Rail Over the last 12 months, Network Rail has replaced 36 miles (58 kilometres) of track across the rail network to curtail delays for commuters in...
HS2 to construct innovative 'double composite' railway via... HS2 revealed yesterday (Monday 19 July) that its designers are making progress to reduce the amount of embedded carbon in one of the high-speed rail...
Trent Valley Line to benefit from signal and track improve... The Trent Valley Line is being treated with a brand-new railway track and improved signalling. Once finished, this will mean smoother, more reliable...
Network Rail £3.3m accessibility upgrades at South Wales s... Through a multi-million-pound investment, Network Rail is upgrading Barry Station, in South Wales, to improve passenger experience. Some upgrades...
Prime Minister urged to restore Fleetwood's rail links Boris Johnson is being urged to restore Fleetwood’s rail links. During a 2019 campaign visit to Thornton station – between Poulton and Fleetwood – the...
£500k grant offered to Troon station following blaze A catastrophic fire broke out on Saturday 17th, as Troon Station in Scotland lit up in flames. The fire was called at around 12.40 and aerial aid and...
Free, fast, unlimited WiFi for Liverpool Lime Street stati... Free and unlimited Wifi, strong enough to support video calls and streaming, will now be available to passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station...
London station approaches completion TfL is informing customers of the colossal progress made at the Bank Tube station upgrade as it announces the final phase of the work needed to finish...
Station near Glasgow on track for transformation and reloc... Plans to relocate Hairmyres station are set to start earlier after Scotland’s Railway, South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Partnership for...
Major early works contract awarded by HS2 Kier Construction Ltd have won a contract for the Phase 2a of HS2, a major plan to connect the North to the West Midlands. The project is set to join...
£800k bridge works set to begin near Newton Station A £800,000 project by Network Rail, to repair and repaint three railway bridges near Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, will commence next week. The...
Network Rail to connect 11,000-tonne tunnel at Peterboroug... Vital work is to be carried out at Werrington by Network Rail, to connect a new 11,000-tonne tunnel north of Peterborough to the already established...
£11m Hassocks railway upgrade to cause 9-day line closure An £11m railway upgrade is due to cause line closures between Three Bridges, Brighton and Lewes. Works will happen from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27...
RIA Unlocking Innovation - Knowing Your Asset As part of their Unlocking Innovation programme, RIA held a webinar on “Data-driven Maintenance”. The sessions explored how data and digital...
Urgent rail repairs underway after London flash floods Urgent repairs are underway following severe flash flooding in the capital, and rail passengers are being warned of changes to trains coming in and...
Network Rail starts work on historic Bristol Temple Meads ... Work began near Bristol Temple Meads station over the weekend, as part of Network Rail’s Bristol Rail Regeneration programme. The work will be around...
Northumberland line on track to reopen Northumberland Line rail scheme continues to undergo work, as the County Council transition towards a brighter future for railway passengers following...
Major £26m boost for Sunderland central station plans Plans to revamp Sunderland’s central train station have taken a significant step forward, with a £26m funding boost provided to help realise newly...
Construction begins at Northampton Gateway logistics park Construction is underway to produce the connection for the 35-acre strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI), the latest project at the SEGRO...
Network Rail invest £2.6m to restore historic station Network Rail have invested £2.6m to restore the historic Balham station, making it fit for the 21st Century. The money was used to reduce the gap...
Kidbrooke rail station officially opened by Sir Peter Hend... A new station in Kidbrooke Village was officially opened on Friday by Network Rail’s chairman, Sir Peter Hendy CBE, with guests from Berkeley Homes...
HS2 Ltd unveils eco-friendly HVO fuel innovation As part of London Climate Action Week, HS2 Ltd have unveiled a pioneering project to use hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) for the first time in the...
First trains depart from HS2’s Willesden Logistics Hub The first trains, carrying spoil removed from HS2 construction works in London, has left the HS2 Logistics hub in Willesden. Carrying 1,470 tonnes of...
New study outlines the future of Oxfordshire rail network The future opportunities to expand the railway network in Oxfordshire have been outlined in a new study, alongside the business case for investing in...
Second half of new Wolverhampton Railway Station opens to ... Members of the public are now able to access the second half of the new Wolverhampton railway station, following the completion of main construction...
First phase of repairs completed on Redbridge Viaduct in S... Network Rail engineers have successfully completed the first phase of repairs being carried out to the Redbridge Viaduct, as part of plans to ensure...
Major investment into Northampton railway depot of the fut... A new eco-friendly railway depot has been opened by the Rail Minister in Northampton. Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the first phase of a new...
Network Rail's first recycled plastic sleepers on mainline... Network Rail have introduced the first composite railway sleepers on their mainline tracks. The trains in Wiltshire will now run over recycled bottles...
New lifts installed at Ickenham station to enable step-fre... Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Ickenham Underground station has become step-free, helping people with accessibility needs to access the...
Glasgow railway station reopens following £2.2m platform u... Garrowhill station, located in Glasgow, has now fully reopened to passengers after a £2.2m platform upgrade. As part of the works, significant...
HS2’s Chiltern tunnel chalk grassland project approved Approval has been granted for an ambitious HS2 scheme, which will see material excavated from the Chiltern tunnels used to create new chalk grassland...
Scottish Transport Minister visits North Queensferry renov... Graeme Dey, Scotland’s Transport Minister, has visited the site of £7.5m renovation works being carried out on the North Queensferry approach span...
Planning application submitted for Cambridge railway stati... Network Rail has submitted a planning application to construct a new railway station in the south of Cambridge, serving the city’s southern fringe and...
Swansea railway station undergoes £7.5m refurbishment Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) have united to deliver a significant £7.5m investment into refurbishment works at Swansea railway station...
Two heritage railway stations restored in Greater Manchest... Passengers travelling between Manchester and Wigan will now be able to benefit from restoration works at two heritage railway stations in the city of...
Network Rail unveils innovative railway footbridge design Network Rail have unveiled a new environmentally-friendly, modular railway footbridge design at Rail Live, which could revolutionise the way rail...
Levenmouth double tracking and electrification plans revea... Rail services took one step closer to returning to Levenmouth with the confirmation that plans would be progressed for the double tracking and...
Middlesbrough station platform work sees Azuma trains welc... Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the first LNER Azuma trains calling Middlesbrough station, as part of critical driver training. The station...
HS2 Minister calls for North West & West Midlands SMEs to ... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson has called on businesses in the West Midlands and North West of England to bid for work on HS2, particularly small and...
Step-free access work underway at East Sussex station Work is underway at Eridge station in East Sussex to provide step-free platform access, as part of a £1.9m accessibility project being delivered by...
Additional entrance among Ilford station accessibility imp... As part of ongoing improvements to Ilford station to improve passenger access, Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new entrance and ticket hall...
Network Rail to begin £1m Box Hill station refurbishment Engineers from Network Rail are set to begin work on a £1m project to refurbish the canopy and footbridge over the railway at Box Hill & Westhumble...
Additional £5m investment to improve Arun Valley Line Network Rail has announced a further £5m investment into the Arun Valley line, improving stations, track and signalling across the route. The...
Upgrade works to begin on Leicestershire level crossing In order to improve reliability for users and local rail services, Network Rail are set to carry out replacement works on a Leicestershire level...
Network Rail completes major King’s Cross track layout imp... Network Rail engineers have completed a major improvement scheme to King’s Cross station and the surrounding track layout, in a project of work which...
Vital renovations to begin around historic Glasgow station A £2.3m project to strengthen and re-paint two railway bridges in the Southside of Glasgow starts this month. The improvements are being carried out...
HS2 to support Birmingham graduates into rail sector emplo... As construction work goes ahead for HS2’s West Midlands terminal station, a new partnership involving Birmingham City University has been unveiled to...
HS2 reveals new opportunities through Innovator Accelerati... A set of exciting new opportunities have opened up for SMEs and entrepreneurs across the rail industry, as HS2 Ltd revealed it was looking for...
HS2 outlines new low-carbon technology to keep project gre... HS2 Ltd has outlined the new low-carbon technology which will be used at the project’s Curzon Street Station site, in order to meet the newly...
London Euston launches British Sign Language announcements In a key step to improve passenger inclusion, London Euston has become the first railway station in the UK to provide passenger information using...
HS2 unveils new tunnelling operative apprenticeships Supporting new opportunities within the rail industry, HS2’s construction partner has announced it is recruiting nine new apprenticeship roles to work...
Transport for London completes step-free access at Ealing ... A new ticket hall and lifts to enable step-free access have opened to passengers at Ealing Broadway station following improvement works. The station...
Inverness Airport station given planning approval A new railway station is set to be constructed in Scotland, better connecting Inverness Airport into the regional transport network, after the...
Work completed in £6m London station refurbishment A £6m refurbishment project at Hither Green station in London, one of the capital’s busiest suburban stations, has been completed. Improvement works...
Work begins on £30m Perry Barr station redevelopment Construction on a new purpose-built standalone station at Perry Barr in Birmingham has started, following the completion of demolition works of the...
Network Rail seeking contractors for £70m Bristol line reo... Ahead of the £70m reinstatement of a former Beeching cuts rail line in Bristol, Network Rail has launched a call for contractors to express their...
Network Rail to carry out £80m upgrade works across the ne... Over the late May bank holiday, Network Rail will be carrying out 620 upgrade projects across the UK rail network, worth up to £80m. Improved...
Network Rail to lift Welsh bridge out of flood zone Network Rail this weekend will begin work on lifting a rail bridge out of a flood area near Machynlleth in Wales. The Black bridge which runs over the...
TfWM approve contract to build new railway station in Birm... TfWM has approved a £10m contract to build a new railway station in Perry Barr, Birmingham. Through the Pagabo framework on behalf of Transport for...
ORR call for greater competition in signalling market The Office and Road has called for action to be taken to drive competition within Britain's rail signalling market. It has raised concerns that the...
DfT to have final say on Huddersfield rebuild of rail stat... As part of the £1.4bn Transpennine Route Upgrade. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to rule on planned changes to Huddersfield’s 19th century rail...
HS2 make history as it launches first giant Tunnel Boring ... HS2 today will announce the launch of ‘Florence’ – the first of 10 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that will dig 64 miles of tunnel on Phase One of...
Hitachi Rail and rail industry agree service recovery plan... Hitachi Rail, train operators, and government have agreed, with oversight from the Office of Rail and Road, a service recovery plan to safely...
Rail Industry responds to Queen’s Speech Leading voices across the rail industry came out and shared their thoughts on the Queen's annual speech, presenting Her government's plans to the...
Faults lead to withdrawal of Northern's new fleet In 2019 Northern announced a £500 million investment in new trains, which the company said would "mark a step-change for rail travel in the north of...
Cable assessment during planned railway maintenance Implementing planned maintenance for railway infrastructures is a significant aspect of ensuring components continue to meet operating requirements...
Northern implements new ticket vending machine project Northern has installed 621 new ticket machines on its network as part of its modernisation plan. The machines will provide a range of different fares...
Mass service cancellations due to cracks found in trains Cracks were discovered in electric and electro-diesel trains constructed by Hitachi Rail for several operators, causing mass cancellations and major...
East West Rail confirm possibility of two viaducts to be b... St Neots Town Council and the East West Rail company has confirmed there may be two viaducts built on land east of St Neots. A EWR spokesperson...
Loughborough’s Great Central Railway awarded Culture Grant The Great Central Railway has announced that they have received £515,700 from the UK Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The grant, covering the...
The West Midlands tram network goes digital West Midlands Metro has undergone a digital radio communications system upgrade, developed to revolutionise communications that are so vital for its...
Avanti West Coast implements “At-Seat Order” across its n... Avanti West Coast has rolled out a new service across its UK network where customers can have food and drink delivered to their seat. Introduced on...
Bristol and South Gloucestershire set for seven new train ... Multi-million-pound proposals to breathe new life into Bristol and South Gloucestershire’s defunct railways and reverse the Beeching cuts from the...
Temple Meads station transformation to bring full summer o... Bristol’s Temple Meads train station is to begin a two-year transformation programme, however there are major disruptions forecasted throughout the...
Dawlish railway rockfall shelter plans approved Work is set to begin this summer of a 200m long tunnel to protect trains against falling rocks on the Dawlish railway line. Teignbridge District...
Network Rail completes Central and Northwest regional impr... Network rail has completed improvements to its Northwest and Central regions. Between May 1-3 2021, teams carried out a range of works to enhance...
East Midlands Railway to experience strikes over contracts The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport workers (RMT) has confirmed its calls for strike action on East Midlands Railway today. The Union...
Councillors approve train station for Inverness Airport Planning permission has finally been granted for a two-platform train station at Inverness Airport. The plans were “reluctantly” granted by the...
Work begins on Okehampton Parkway Railway Following confirmation of government funding from the ‘Restoring Your Railway ideas’ fund, work has started on the Okehampton Parkway railway station...
Restoration of abandoned lines key to industry’s future sa... Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines has said restoring abandoned railway lines is among the key solutions to secure the future of the industry...
New report highlights £2.5bn in rail freight benefits A new report published by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) outlines that rail freight delivers £2.5bn in economic and social benefits to the UK annually...
'World's smallest railway' to get back on track Known as the 'world's smallest light railway', Wells and Walsingham Light Railway which runs through four picturesque miles of north Norfolk will...
Three major rail lines to increase services to 1,000 a wee... From May 16th services along the Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink lines are to increase to a thousand a week as lockdown restrictions continue...
UK railway station managing companies commit to sustainabi... Station management companies around the UK have agreed to support and commit to the Sustainable Stations: Best Practice Guide which was published by...
Delays for £26m Isle Of Wight railway overhaul A £26m project to overhaul the Isle of Wight railway line will be completed at least four months late. With plans for upgrades and importing...
Avanti West Coast launch exclusive disability forum for it... Train operator Avanti West Coast has kickstarted a disability forum called ‘Accessible Rail Travel'. The initiative is the first of its kind in the...
"One of our key goals is to make a positive impact in the ... Customers can now donate their refunds from delayed trains to the charity Samaritans rather than receive the payments themselves. The scheme was...
Major closures and delays for May bank holiday Network Rail will be carrying out upgrades and general maintenance work between 1st and 3rd May, with further added improvements to speed, reliability...
Network Rail seeks £1bn investment in telecoms network Private sector companies have been invited to invest in Network Rails trackside fibre optic cable network. A deal which could save the company more...
Lincolnshire £2.7 million rail bridge project a success Network Rail completed work on two bridges in Grantham, Lincolnshire making them “fit for purpose for the future”. The bridges which carry the East...
Engineer trains catch fire near Dunton Green and Seven Oak... Huge plumes of smoke have been seen across parts of Seven Oaks and Dunton Green as an engineering train caught fire near a railway station. Blocking...
London King's Cross station closure from today and over th... No trains will run to or from London King's Cross as major upgrades are made to the signalling system today and this weekend. Network Rail, Great...
A New Dawn: East Midlands Railway kickstart 'Aurora' train... The production and welding of a new fleet of Aurora trains have started for East Midlands Railways in Durham. The 33 trains are to be built by Hitachi...
Transport for the North appoint Martin Tugwell as Chief Ex... Martin Tugwell will succeed Barry White in becoming the next Chief Executive of TfN from summer 2021, with Tim Wood acting as Interim Chief Executive...
Implications of climate change as investigation into Stone... Driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62, died when the 06:38 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen...
Government urged to begin immediate rail electrification w... More than 15 rail businesses, industry and campaign groups have united to submit an open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging the...
A green step forward: Train station harvests energy from c... Leighton Buzzard train station in Bedfordshire has taken sustainability and innovation to the next step. In collaboration with Central Bedfordshire...
Government announces six-month rail travel voucher extensi... As the government has relaxed Covid-19 travel restrictions in recent weeks, it has given rail passengers an additional six months from their original...
RIA publishes five rail manifestos ahead of UK regional el... The voice of the UK rail supply community RIA (Rail Industry Association) has released manifestos for the regions of London & South East, Midlands...
Post-Covid Rail cuts could trigger national strikes Network Rail says it wants to work ‘constructively’ with unions to address the anticipated changes to come in a post-pandemic rail era. However, the...
Major milestone reached on Birmingham metro extension In a major milestone forward on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension, the final piece of track was welded into place. The achievement, which...
Severn Valley Railway and Railcam launch livestream camera... Launching a network of livestream cameras with a round-the-clock feed showing rolling stock movements at key locations along the line. Severn Valley...
ScotRail to lift travel restrictions this weekend The message is ‘plan ahead to stay safe’ as Scotrail announces the lifting of travel restrictions from this weekend onwards. Travel on trains will no...
‘Sleeper trains’ London to Berlin and Prague a new possib... For those who have grown a travel bug during lockdown, the truth is that flying looks like it won’t be a viable option as a global pandemic persists...
Calls for change in plans for demolition of 130 railways b... Highways England has come under more pressure over its proposals to demolish or infill more around 130 old railway bridges The state-owned roads...
St Ives Railway line to close for G7 summit Great Western Railway have stated replacement buses will operate the main lines between St Erth and St Ives from 7th-14th June as the line closes for...
East West Rail Company launch live chat and webinar consul... East West Rail Company (EWR) is launching a series of live chat events and webinars as part of the latest phase of its consultation. The innovative...
South Western Railway finds common ground to end guard dis... Three years and 74 days of strike action it has taken for the South Western Railway company and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) to come to an...
HS2 begins work on key East West Rail bridge High Speed 2 (HS2) contractors have begun to work on the East West Rail line, where they will be constructing a vital bridge for the train in Calvert...
Scotrail report £64.5m in lockdown losses This week marked a major step towards the government’s roadmap out of lock down as many restaurants and non-essential stores opened to the public for...
Greater Manchester Mayor pushes for city wide rail accessi... Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has urged Network Rail to make all Greater Manchester stations fully accessible by 2025 if he is to be elected...
University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility to launch Ce... The University of Birmingham and Siemens mobility have united to launch a brand-new Centre of Excellence for Rail. With aims to address the...
Major Rail upgrade works in West Yorkshire submitted Network Rail submitted a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application to the Secretary of State for Transport for the Huddersfield to Westtown...
All Island NI rail review launched The Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and the Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland Nichola Mallon yesterday announced the launch of a...
South Western Rail Network to implement ‘5G-rail’ As the rail industry looks forward to the to end of lockdown and return of costumer and commuters under government guidelines. The South Western rail...
Welsh multi-million ‘Global Centre of Rail Excellence’ pla... The future of welsh rail has received a huge boost, as creation of a £150 million rail testing centre in Wales took another step forward with the...
Rail services increase ahead of easing of lockdown Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February, with many more...
Network Rail carries out £31m Easter rail upgrades across ... A host of essential rail upgrades have been carried out on the rail network between London Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over the...
Five ‘near misses’ in a month as Crossrail sets new safety... Crossrail has introduced the ‘Entry into Trial Running Health and Safety Campaign’, in a monthly update to the London Assembly. This follows a series...
Kent and South East London lined up for £1.25bn of upgrade... Network rail are to invest record numbers in the next five years to address and “tackle decades of under investment” with an earmarked 1.25 billion it...
Southern regions see sharp rise in rail trespassing According to a report by Network Rail there has been a ‘shocking’ rise in rail trespassing since the beginning of the pandemic. With some southern...
£900m Heathrow rail link comes to a stand still Initially earmarked to begin construction this year, plans to build a western rail link has been brought to a “controlled pause” due to the impact of...
Plans for 2.65m sq midlands rail freight hub to go ahead Plans for a vast new rail hub are to go ahead in the midlands between Nottingham and Derby. What is to be built on a 200-acre development, the hub...
Increase in hate crime against disabled rail users New figures published by the Department for Transport have shown that hate crimes toward disabled people traveling on the rail network have risen by...
HS2 publishes High-Voltage Power Systems Suppliers Shortli... HS2 has published its much-anticipated shortlist of suppliers for its high voltage systems. With the contract worth up to 523 million, the successful...
HS2 to begin work on UK’s longest rail bridge Described to become “the most striking element of HS2” work is to begin on what is to be a 3.4km rail-bridge which will carry the new high speed rail...
Luxury trains look to serve British travel demand with Sum... With the government roadmap out of locked-down well and truly on its way and abroad travel still looking uncertain, there has been a surge interest...
200 objections in 24 hours against New Ravenscraig Rail Hu... The Russel Group which looks to build a new rail hub in Ravenscraig received 200 objections in one day to its plans for the region. Locals feel there...
ScotRail Six-day Strike Series to begin this weekend Across Scotland key train services will be cancelled every Sunday for 24 hours, starting this weekend over a six-week period due to strike action...
The Rail Delivery group extends ‘Rail to Refuge’ scheme Train companies have come together to help more people escape domestic abuse and reach a safe refuge. The decision comes as figures show four...
Bradford unveils plans for New Northern Powerhouse railway... Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, unveiled plans for a new railway station in the heart of Bradford that would extend the city center and...
Rail's new mandate: 'Times are changing' James Dowle, PA Consulting’s Global Head of Rail, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead Ailsa Cowen, about embedding a culture of change, innovation and...
‘Once in a generation’ Birmingham signalling overhaul unde... As Network Rail carries out major signalling equipment improvements at Birmingham New Street station, which have been described as ‘once in a...
Accessibility works carried out at Acton Main Line station Station accessibility work on Transport for London (TfL) stations has continued, with Action Main Line station having been upgraded to be step-free...
In conversation with Tim Wood – the budget, post-Covid rai... In conversation with Tim Wood – the budget, post-Covid rail and the new infrastructure bank With the recent announcement of the new annual budget by...
Tunnel plans for Scotland-N. Ireland Rail in Union Connect... Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans new for travel and transport around the UK in the Union Connectivity Review. With actions being put...
London trials ultraviolet technology to tackle Covid-19, L... London Euston has recently completed its very first trial of using ultraviolet technology for the health and safety of commuters. Following the Prime...
Applications open for Network Rail apprenticeship programm... Network Rail’s engineering apprenticeship programme has opened to applicants, with roles available in Inverness and Helmsdale. Between 2019 and 2024...
Network Rail launches Rail Investment Centre of Excellence In order to better support regional business and improve delivery on major projects and investment, Network Rail has launched its new Rail Investment...
HS2 north portal site ready for tunnel boring machine Excavation of HS2’s north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel is now complete and ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will...
Proposals submitted for rockfall shelter extension in Devo... Network Rail has submitted plans, to Teignbridge District Council, for the extension of the rockfall shelter which shields a key stretch of railway in...
Vital £3.5m upgrades at Dover Priory station complete Refurbishment work at Dover Priory station has been completed thanks to a £3.5m investment from Network Rail. The footbridge’s life span has been...
Historic bridge to be replaced with a stronger replica in ... Worcester Shrub Hill station is set to have a turn back time moment when their bridge, which was removed last year, is replaced by an identical...
Major £17m Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project c... On the 19th of Feb, engineers finished a series of improvements on the lines used by freight trains between Southampton Central and Redbridge...
ORR confirm John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Of... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition. As is the...
South Wales Metro continues to lift the local economy The South Wales Metro project that is being delivered by Transport for Wales is continuing to boost the local economy by providing more opportunities...
Network Rail awards £900k design contract for Edinburgh Wa... Network Rail has awarded a £900,000 design contract to Mott MacDonald for the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan. The contract will involve design work to...
Network Rail teams continue to tackle graffiti Network Rail has deployed teams at London Euston and Liverpool to remove graffiti visible to residents and passengers. At London Euston special teams...
ORR: 74.7% of trains arrived on time between Oct/Dec 2020 The Office of Rail and Road has today (18 Feb) published its passenger rail performance statistics 2020-21 Q3. That numbers show that between October...
HS2 launches innovative approach to tackling biodiversity ... HS2 has announced a new approach to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), saving time, money and carbon output by minimising soil excavation...
Stonehaven-Montrose railway to reopen The rail route between Stonehaven and Montrose will reopen for passenger and freight customers next Monday (22 Feb) following the successful...
Millions invested into West Midlands railway developments As part of Network Rail’s £3 million investment to renew track along key routes, the West Midlands is having 6km of track replaced. The works form...
Transport for the North told to hold off on NPR business p... Transport Minister, Grant Shapps, has instructed Transport for the North, to hold off on submitting the business plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail...
Designs for HS2 Euston tunnel headhouse revealed HS2 have revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the high speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston...
The role of placemaking in High Speed Two Talk to a local about the reopening of London’s St Pancras station in 2008, and you’re more likely to hear feedback about the food court and shopping...
Britannia Bridge restoration works to protect vital rail l... The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from Feb 17th. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the...
Harwich branch line reliability improved Track, sleepers and ballast have been replaced by Network Rail on the Harwich branch line, following renewals and maintenance. The programme of works...
Signalling renewal up for public consultation in Cambridge... A public consultation has been launched by Network Rail on proposals to renew the railway’s signalling system and upgrade seven level crossings across...
Ribblehead viaduct repairs continue One of the country’s most iconic and treasured railway structures, the Ribblehead viaduct, has been receiving restoration work from specialists for...
Transport industry praised for their work in vaccination r... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has thanked transport operators for their ongoing work on the frontline to help people get their Covid-19...
Building back better with apprentices High Speed 2 and Skills Minister Andrew Stephenson has paid tribute to apprentices and their employers around the country during National...
Race to fix West Coast main line landslip complete Railway engineers had to work against the clock to prevent the West Coast main line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by...
HS2 departing northwards with Phase 2a Act confirmed The HS2 Phase 2a: High-Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has been given Royal Assent (11 Feb) signifying the Government’s commitment to bring...
Network Rail tackle snow across West Yorkshire With more wintery weather forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, Network Rail’s teams are working tenaciously to keep train services...
Siemens award £40m contract to put Goole on the map Siemens has awarded a huge £40m contract to Yorkshire-based GMI Construction Group PLC to build its new rail manufacturing site at Goole. The contract...
Key track works planned between Ely and Kings Lynn Vital track works are set to be carried out by Network Rail between Ely and Kings Lynn to make services more reliable for passengers this month...
One of the country’s most hit railway bridges to reopen A Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened this week after one of the country’s most hit railway bridges was repaired and strengthened, following a crash...
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross incoming Network Rail teams are preparing to carry out a major stage of the £1.2bn upgrades to the East Coast Main Line, which is the largest investment into...
Railway innovators invited to bid on £9m FOAK fund Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced the fifth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will...
Rail Technology Magazine launches RTM:365 Rail Technology Magazine are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
South London’s 1980s railway track and signalling to be mo... A major four-year package of work to modernise 1980s track and signalling on the lines into London Victoria station is about to begin. The upgrades...
Huge £3m track upgrade in Cornwall complete The biggest track investment in Cornwall since the 1950s has been completed by Network Rail. Over the past five weeks, the track has been renewed on...
Esk Valley line 1940’s track to be replaced Network Rail is set to upgrade sections of track on the Esk Valley Line, which date back to the 1940s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers...
New sea wall helping defend railway seven years on In February 2014, a huge storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south-west. Seven years later, a...
Feltham station £31m upgrade complete Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today (5 Feb) announced the £31 million upgrades to improve accessibility, local connections and capacity at...
Scottish investment to support decarbonisation and modal s... Transport for Scotland has published their second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) to help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes for...
Railway reliability increased following a £1.4m Merseyside... A major railway bridge in St Helens has been refurbished following a £1.4m Network Rail investment as part of the Great North Rail Project. The bridge...
Progress continues on the Dawlish sea wall This Friday (5th) is the 7 year anniversary of the Dawlish storms and major work has taken place since to protect the wall and it's railway line. The...
Major signalling upgrade pending at Clacton-on-Sea Passengers are being reminded of the significant upgrade work taking place across 23-days around Clacton-on-Sea. The new computer-based signalling...
HS2 Ltd Chair Allan Cook resigns Chairman of HS2 Ltd, Allan Cook CBE, has handed in his resignation to the Department for Transport, meaning he will leave his role at the end of July...
Network Rail replace two bridges in Norfolk Two new bridges have been replaced in Norfolk this weekend (31st of January), making them stronger and safer than before, to preserve a safe and...
Major £3m refurb of Stirling station roof to begin Network Rail will shortly begin work on a 10-month programme at Stirling station to deliver a £3 million investment to refurbish the non-glazed roofs...
HS2 new jobs board showcases thousands of upcoming opportu... HS2 Ltd has launched a new digital platform to promote the estimated 20,000 job roles coming up as part of phase one. The platform offers those...
RTM Track Talk Podcast nominated for 3 awards Here at RTM, we are thrilled to announce that our podcast Track Talk has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the annual awards Publisher...
Huge rail upgrades incoming for Greater Manchester and Yor... Vital rail infrastructure in the North of England will be upgraded this summer to support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)...
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade to push forward with building the South...
What is next for the Werrington tunnel? Following the UK engineering first, at Werrington, where an 11,000-tonne curved concrete box was successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line...
Emergency track repairs continue at Ingatestone Critical works to stabilise the embankment at Ingatestone on the Great Eastern Main Line will proceed for the rest of this week (27 Jan) after further...
HS2 to begin construction on huge Victoria Road Crossover ... Momentous sheet piling work has been completed by HS2 contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways Joint Venture (SCS Railways) in Acton, West London...
Network Rail installs UK-first 11,000 tonne railway tunnel In a first for UK engineering, an 11,000 tonne curved concrete box has been successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line near Peterborough. Part...
Kent station boosted by £4m accessibility work Passengers using a station in Kent are set to soon benefit from greater accessibility, after a £4m scheme to improve convenient access to St Mary Cray...
Major £794m boost for rail links in the North and South A major £794m investment package is set to reopen two important rail routes closed more than 50 years ago has been announced today (23 Jan) by...
HS2 Minister issues Eastern Leg spot safeguarding statemen... A statement has been issued from Andrew Stephenson, HS2 Minister, following the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West...
RIA respond to the Transport Committee’s Major Projects in... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Major Transport Projects. The UK has a...
Rail Forum Midlands launch virtual Infra Talk event Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) held their virtual Infra Talk networking event yesterday (21 Jan) which involved 8 floors of networking space, 21 Tier 1...
Bombardier export deal secures $2.3bn from UK Government A major $2.3bn financing deal for the Cairo Monorail project in Egypt has been granted by the UK Government. This will help support an English plant...
Caterham station footbridge receives major safety upgrade... The footbridge at Caterham station has received a vital £765,000 upgrade to improve its safety for passengers, as part of Network Rail’s Railway...
Going forward from mechanical levers We have come a long way since the era of Victorian signallers pulling heavy metal levers to provide safe passage for trains rolling into and out of...
Greater investment in rail research could help level up th... A report commissioned by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Leeds, details how greater investment in rail research could be used to...
Plans for £42m Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station open... The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public consultation into plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line...
Eurostar should not “fall between cracks” of Government su... Business leaders in London have advised the Government to offer financial assistance to open-access operator Eurostar in a letter, delivered yesterday...
Major accessibility upgrade back on track for Kidsgrove st... After stalling for more than a year, Kidsgrove stations multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade is now underway. From today (18 Jan) work to...
Work to begin on £4.5m essential engineering project in Ke... Essential engineering work, including the replacement of track and points, is set to get underway at Slade Green, near Dartford in Kent. Work on the...
West Yorkshire CA stresses importance of rail investment f... A government review has been told that improving connections between the UK’s four devolved nations relies on investment into rail infrastructure in...
Xrail Group secure 4-year maintenance contract in Spain Over the next 4 years, commencing from the 1st of January 2021, Xrail has been sub-contracted to deliver around the clock Corrective and Preventive...
Network Rail named in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards... Network Rail has been ranked 29th in the top 50 best places to work in the UK by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, as...
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the... Alstom has today published a report titled, ‘The UK’s New Green Age; A Step Change in Transport Decarbonisation.’ The report calls for a £10bn...
Huge upgrade to passengers lifts at Macclesfield station Improvement work as part of the Great North Rail Project continues this week at Macclesfield station. The station's lifts are set to be replaced as a...
New opportunities arising in HS2 for those returning to wo... To coincide with HS2’s continued drive to create employment opportunities for local people and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups...
State-of-the-art signalling to be installed at Birmingham ... Major works are set to take place throughout 2021 at Birmingham New Street, starting on the 24th of January. A rolling programme of platform closures...
Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Stagecoach Supertram and Network Rail have partnered together to launch the Tram Train Pilot...
A UK engineering first as 11,000 tonne tunnel is installed... A UK engineering first is set to take place as a huge 11,000-tonne curved concrete box is to be pushed under the East Coast Main Line (ECML). The...
Vital work continues on East Coast Upgrade Work on the £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade is set to continue throughout January with people intending to travel at the weekends reminded to check before...
HS2 to launch innovative project-wide health and safety pa... A major step has been taken by HS2 and its contractors in developing health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by...
Scotland’s Railway sees £16m of major investment works Scotland’s Railway has received £16m of enhancement work to bring more reliable services for passengers and freight customers. Network Rail engineers...
Brand-new platform unveiled at Leeds station The highly anticipated brand-new platform 0 at Leeds station has been revealed today by Network Rail. Images of the new platform have been released...
Transport for the North say 2021 must be a major year for ... Transport for the North (TfN) have detailed, in their submission to the Union Connectivity Review chaired by Sir Peter Hendy, how a more joined-up...
Gatwick Airport Station: How is the £150m project progress... Gatwick Airport station is undergoing a momentous £150m transformation to relieve crowding, improve accessibility and reduce delays for commuters and...
Reliability improvements across Harwich branch line Upgrade works to make train services more reliable on the Harwich branch line have begun. Track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced by Network Rail...
HS2 continues recruitment drive for 2021 In the final months of 2020, September through to December, HS2 Ltd recruited 300 people out of the 500 they anticipated filling their new job...
Network Rail engineers deliver vast improvements across th... Throughout the Christmas and New Year period Network Rail’s engineers continued to work tenaciously to deliver a huge package of upgrades throughout...
Bring in the WaveWalker In February 2014, severe storms battered England’s southern coast and the sea-front railway running through Dawlish, Devon, felt the full force of the...
Major milestone reached on new Northern Line Extension Over the Christmas break, the Northern Line Extension passed a key milestone after completing a journey through the new tunnels from Kennington to...
RIA: The wider Very Light Rail System Throughout this week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has held its latest Unlocking Innovation series, covering the UK light rail sector. In...
A festive ‘thank you’ to railway workers Big names from politics, showbiz and sport have today (18 Nov) expressed their tanks to frontline railway workers for keeping Britain moving during...
Report reveals the environmental benefits HS2 will deliver... A significant report from the High-Speed Rail Group has been published today and details how the environmental team working on HS2 are delivering...
RIA: Restoring Your Railway and Coventry Shuttle The third day of RIA’s latest Unlocking Innovation event series covered two exciting areas for the industry, the Coventry Shuttle and the Department...
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence in early 2021 Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line early next year. The work will take place between January and February...
Major investment in Glasgow’s railway this Christmas Momentous work is set to take place throughout the festive period to improve journeys from 2021 for rail passengers in Glasgow. Engineers will be...
Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
RIA: Tram/train and light rail schemes in the UK Day two of RIA’s Unlocking Innovation series on Light Rail featured discussions surrounding tram/train and light rail schemes across the UK, with...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
RBF continues to support families over Christmas Christmas will arrive early this year for hundreds of rail families with children thanks to the UK based rail charity, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF)...
Space and seats doubled on Great Northern Fen Line Passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, starting from yesterday (13 Dec), were treated to their new twice-longer eight-carriage...
£5m platform extension at Milngavie station A platform extension at Milngavie station in a £5 investment that will help advance the reliability of services for passengers. Network Rail began...
HS2: Work experience for students who deferred university ... HS2 is supporting the government’s initiative for students who had planned to study this year, but who were offered a deferred university place, would...
Network Rail plan to alter Croydon railway bottleneck Network Rail’s plans to fix railway bottleneck in Croydon have been met with strong support from passengers and the community following a widespread...
Scotland’s largest freight hub invests £3 million in growi... Today (10 Dec) the Port of Grangemouth, the largest container port in Scotland, has announced a £3 million investment in its rail freight offering...
Over 1.5m Christmas cards & more to be delivered by freigh... As the demand for goods increases around Christmas time, you would think you’re like for seeing an increase in lorries on the road, contributing to...
Major resignalling work set for Birmingham New Street Birmingham New Street passengers are being asked to double-check their platforms, throughout 2021, before travelling as work continues to replace...
Ep.23 The North and its railways, Jim McMahon MP On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Jim divulges why we...
Multi-million-pound upgrade complete on North Yorkshire ra... Network Rail has completed a humongous £9.8 million upgrade to the rail route between Knaresborough and Poppleton which will advance services for...
HS2’s huge tunnelling machines arrive in the UK High Speed Two’s (HS2) first two humongous Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work on the UK’s largest...
NRIL: Decarbonisation of the North’s network is key to ‘le... The Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have published a White Paper setting out how the region can decarbonise its railways. The report details...
Crossrail confirm Farringdon station construction is compl... The Farringdon Elizabeth line station has successfully reached a momentous milestone with the completion of construction activity, Crossrail has...
Network Rail invest in a new footbridge for Goring-by-Sea Goring-by-Sea is currently receiving regenerative work from Network Rail as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan. The footbridge is set to be...
Vital £4m track upgrade in Buckinghamshire Network Rail has carried out track renewal works between Bourne End and Marlow to enable smoother, quieter, and more reliable journeys for passengers...
Community Rail groups and the rail industry must work toge... Following the recent Transport for the North Community and Rail User group event, an agreement was reached between attendees that they must work in...
Ep.22 Building back better, faster, greener, Steve White On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway. Steve...
Restoration work completed at Scarborough station Network Rail has successfully completed work to protect a Grade II listed bench at Scarborough railway station, safeguarding it to allow passengers to...
£29 million pledged to Stoke-on-Trent and Longton train st... Longton train stations and other transport networks around Stoke-on-Trent are set to receive £29 million of funding. The funding is part of the...
Stations light up purple to celebrate disabled people worl... Purple lights will beam across railway stations throughout the country today (3rd Dec) as the rail industry joins the global #PurpleLightUp movement...
Vital track work across West Cornwall The railway through Penzance is set to receive track improvements, commencing this weekend, with amended train services and bus replacement services...
Parts of Crossrail may be “parked” to speed up completion During a meeting yesterday (1st Dec) The London Assembly Transport Committee were told by Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford that non...
Funding agreement confirmed for Crossrail project The Department for Transport (DfT), the Mayor of London, Transport for London and HM Treasury have confirmed an agreed funding and financing package...
Major work completed on the London Overground Gospel Oak t... Services are set to run more efficiently for passengers on the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line following track upgrades and bridge...
Why is now the time for electrification? The coronavirus pandemic has forced changes of an unprecedented scale across the UK’s commuting networks. COVID-19 has given us all the space to pause...
Funding announced to restore Beeching rail links and stati... 15 projects across England are set to be awarded £50,000 each to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services, as...
£16m Christmas upgrade for Scotland’s Railway Scotland’s Railway is set to receive more than £16 million of investment over Christmas and the New Year. Network Rail will be working across various...
HS2 and WMCA agree enabling works for extension In one of the first steps to enable the planned Birmingham Eastside extension, which will serve the new HS2 Curzon Street Station, the West Midlands...
Ep. 20 Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Tom Moran, Managing Director of Thameslink & Great Northern. Tom spoke about...
Two of London’s busiest railways receive improvement work Engineers at Network Rail have taken advantage of the lack of passengers during the second lockdown and are using the extra-time for improvement works...
TfW welcomes new member to Community Rail Network Transport for Wales has welcomed the election of Lisa Denison to the board of directors of the Community Rail Network (CRN). The CRN is an association...
Network Rail invests £350,000 to prevent flooding on Derby... Network Rail are working alongside Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust by investing £350,000 to help restore a section of the historic Draycott canal...
Rail Supply Group set out new 'Act Now' priorities Earlier this year, the Rail Supply Group, as the leadership body for the UK rail supply sector, established a Coronavirus Taskforce to understand and...
Network Rail Wessex staff receive beak-spoke training Leaves and branches on the line are the usual suspects for delays, but swans disrupting rail services are more common than you would initially think...
Vital freight route receives £4.5m upgrade Network Rail have replaced two railway bridges through Cheshire to allow for more reliable freight services. The Middlewich brand line reopened today...
NPR sends recommendations to Grant Shapps for new rail net... Leaders in the North have agreed an initial preferred way forward for a new railway network that will transform the region’s economy by creating...
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade...
TfL: Major work at South Kensington tube station in Feb 20... Transport for London (TfL) has today advised passengers who use South Kensington Tube station that vital work to replace escalators starts in late...
PM publishes Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolut... Today the Prime Minister has published and set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
Government injects £1.2m to accelerate digital signalling Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has today (18 Nov) announced that the roll out of digital signalling, which is set to progress safety and slash...
Ilford station's new entrance steelwork complete The steelwork for the new station entrance at Ilford on Cranbrook Road has been completed. The steel framework makes up a new, modern and spacious...
DfT: A fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes... Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson has announced today (17 Nov) the publication of a range of recommendations that illustrate how land and property...
Welsh Government publishes new draft of their Transport St... The Welsh Government has today (17 Nov) published its new initial Transport Strategy, which pledges a major reduction in carbon emissions from the...
Fire near Bradford railway lines to cause delays Northern Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel in light of a large fire close to the railway in Bradford. The fire, which was...
Severn Tunnel road-to-rail emergency vehicle revealed Ambulance crews and firefighters will now be able to reach emergency situations in the Severn Tunnel much faster as a new, dedicated road-to-rail...
'HS2 Midlands Voices' call for HS2 eastern leg not to be l... Key voices from across the Midlands have come together in a new report published today (12 Nov), arguing that the full ‘Y shaped’ HS2 network must be...
ORR launch market study into rail signalling systems The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (12 Nov) begun a market study into the supply of rail signalling systems to ensure the signalling supply...
Sheffield freight train derailment to affect services over... At around 02:45am yesterday (11 Nov), a freight service carrying cement derailed at the north end of Sheffield station whilst on route from Hope to...
Dawlish sea wall second section underway Network Rail have begun working on the second section of the new, larger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will allow for greater protection of the...
East Coast Upgrade continues ahead of six-day Christmas cl... Network Rail are pushing on with work just outside of King’s Cross station which is part of the £1.2 billion East Coast Main Line upgrade, the route...
Local firm to design East Midlands Railway Aurora fleet in... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has selected a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora fleet. DGDESIGN has worked with a vast array of...
Greater Anglia continue to test new fleet of commuter trai... Greater Anglia are continuing diligent testing of their new fleet of commuter trains in the build-up to them entering passenger service later this...
Department for Transport confirms HS2 northern bills will ... The Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that Phase 2b of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be divided into numerous bills which will be passed through...
University of Leeds signs East Coast Main Line research ag... The University of Leeds has signed a £10 million co-investment agreement with companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main...
Network Rail accredited as Real Living Wage employer Network Rail have received approval to become an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage rates for 2020/21 have been announced as...
Network Rail launches ‘Lorries Can’t Limbo’ campaign With more large vehicles expected on Britain’s roads in the run up to Christmas, Network Rail has revealed the most-struck bridges in the country to...
Huge passenger information display goes live at Victoria S... Britain’s biggest and clearest single passenger information display has gone live at Victoria Statin this week. The new display is part of Network...
RIA Conference Day 3 – This industry is alive, vibrant & g... The final day of the RIA Conference 2020 began with a panel discussion surrounding rebooting exports for the UK. Louis Taylor, Chief Executive, UK...
RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found...
How are GTR building back better, greener and faster? Steve White, Govia Thameslink CEO, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead, Ailsa Cowen, about their recent awards, how they will continue to work to prevent...
First stage of Barmouth Viaduct £25m upgrade is complete The first stage of the £25 million upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct has been completed by Network Rail. The restoration works are to protect it for local...
RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found its way into our...
East Suffolk Line improvement work enhances reliability fo... The East Suffolk Line is set to benefit from improved reliability following track replacement after a nine-day closure of the line. Network Rail have...
Why is the East Coast Main Line Upgrade so vital to passen... The East Coast Upgrade. One of the biggest programme’s our railway has ever undertaken. With £1.2bn being spent on the revolutionary upgrade to allow...
New station building at Gatwick Airport underway Work began yesterday (1 Nov) on Gatwick Airport’s huge, modern railway station concourse, as the first train arrived at one of the platforms that has...
Aberdeen-Dundee rail line to reopen tomorrow The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee will reopen on Tuesday (3 Nov) following the completion of work to repair the line following August’s...
A boost of £1.5m for Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle new stati... Plans to build a new £1.5m station in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle area have begun to progress following investment from the Liverpool City Region...
Greener and brighter stations across Hampshire and Surrey Network Rail hope to save 25% in electricity by rewiring and relighting their Wessex Route stations. Worcester Park and Andover stations are two of...
Network Rail releases world-first targets to tackle global... Network Rail have today announced a world first, they are set to become the first rail company in the world to set the most ambitious Science-Based...
Progress continues on £100m Taff’s Well Metro Depot Another milestone has been reached by Transport for Wales with South Wales Metro as the steel frame for the new Control Centre at Taff’s Well takes...
Tunnelling project complete at Bank Tube station Since 2017, 1.3km of tunnels have been constructed as part of the modernization and expansion of Bank Underground station. The tunnelling work is now...
HS2 Canterbury Works vent shaft and headhouse designs reve... HS2 have published updates designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four...
Eastbourne station receives £5m renovation Network Rail have invested £5 million in regenerative works at Eastbourne station in East Sussex. They have completed work on the station that...
ScotRail launches new engagement panel Scotland’s Railway has reformed its Stakeholder Panel as it continues to engage with the railway’s key stakeholders. The original Stakeholder Panel...
Multi-million-pound track upgrades in Cumbria Rail passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan ahead next month when travelling due to Network Rail upgrading track near Bootle station. On five...
Crewe bridge refurb set to improve journeys for rail passe... Following a five-month revamp, a vital road bridge which spans the railway between Crewe and Chester has reopened to make it more reliable for road...
HS2: 914 tonne bridge placed in 45 minutes HS2’s new Interchange Station at the heart of the new high-speed network has reached another milestone. The second of four bridges have now been...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via Generation Decarbonisa... The final day of the Railway Industry’s Association’s (RIA) Unlocking Innovation event series examined how rail can support the wider net-zero agenda...
Restoration work begins on Ribblehead viaduct Work has begun to improve passenger and freight journeys over the 144-year-old Ribblehead viaduct. The momentous North Yorkshire landmark is...
East Coast Upgrade continues at London King’s Cross Progress continues on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade as passengers are encouraged not to travel or from London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via operations The third day of the Unlocking innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series focused on delivering carbon reductions in construction and operation...
Wales and Borders rail franchise put under public control Transport Minister, Ken Skates, has today (Oct 22nd) announced in light of significant decline in passenger numbers the Welsh Government has decided...
HS2 will enhance rail freight usage at UK ports HS2 Ltd has today (Oct 22nd) released a new video showcasing the benefits UK ports and distribution centres will see through the additional capacity...
Bridge renewals in North Yorkshire this weekend From this weekend, multi-million-pound bridge upgrades are taking place on the Settle to Carlisle line in North Yorkshire, to make the railway more...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via rolling stock Following RIA’s first webinar on electrification, their Unlocking Innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series returned on Tuesday 20 October to look...
GTR doubles the number of female train driver applicants The UK’s biggest rail operator, Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, has...
HS2 publishes viaduct designs for Edgcote and Lower Thorpe... HS2 have revealed the latest designs for the Edgcote and Lower Thorpe Viaducts as the project began a four-week online engagement event for...
Major upgrades in the Lewisham area this festive season Rail passengers in Kent and South East London are advised to plan ahead for their travel around the Christmas and New Year period as work to advance...
Network Rail to begin replacement work on Norfolk railway ... Replacement work is set to begin at the end of this month on a bridge in Eccles Heath, Norfolk, after it was damaged in a road traffic incident in...
Glasgow Queen Street wins World Cup of Stations 2020 The results are in and Glasgow Queen Street has been named Britain’s favourite station in the World Cup of Stations 2020. Out of 2,579 stations across...
Track repairs begin at Stonehaven site Following the Stonehaven derailment on August 12th, the latest stage in extensive recovery and reinstatement works has begun. Network Rail engineers...
New contract signed for Arriva CrossCountry A new contract has been announced today (16th Oct) by Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, between the Government and Arriva CrossCountry. Arriva...
Network Rail collaborate to highlight shocking abuse towar... Network Rail and Co-op have joined forces with Channel 4 and Nationwide Building Society to highlight the abuse and violence carried out against...
£1.7m invested by TransPennine Express into further cleani... An efficient cleaning programme is already in place, but the extra uplift will see more than 9,400 further cleaning hours, allowing a dedicated team...
HS2 welcomes over 400 new apprentices Within HS2’s Skills, Employment and Education Strategy released back in 2018, they committed to creating at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the...
Cumbrian river restored to original path to protect West C... Network Rail is working with the Eden Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England and landowners to return the River Leith near Thrimby back to...
£17m Government boost for Southampton’s rail freight capac... Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today announced a further £17 million is to be invested into a major rail upgrade to freight services in...
London rail stations brought to life with new architectura... A series of eye-catching benches by up-and-coming architects have been revealed at some of London’s largest railway stations, following a design...
Britons called to vote in World Cup of Stations 2020 Local railway stations across towns and cities this week are calling for community support to compete in an online poll to be awarded winner of the...
Network Rail’s leaf-buster trains on the move Wet and windy autumns cause problems for our railway across the country every year. Network Rail’s Southern Region leaf-busting team are on hand to...
Network Rail employees featured in Queen’s Birthday Honour... Two former and five current Network Rail have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, which was published on the 10th of October. Simon...
LNER raises £230,000 for CALM charity London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has reached a significant milestone in their fundraising target for charity partner Campaign Against Living...
HS2 announces plans to improve air quality across the proj... In light of Clean Air Day 2020, HS2 released ten ways it is working to raise the bar on air quality during construction and operation. Once...
£3.5m investment installs step-free access at Selhurst sta... Three new lifts have been installed at Selhurst station thanks to Network Rail, making access between the station entrance, ticket office and...
TfW celebrates their decreasing carbon footprint on Clean ... The railway contributes to 1% of Wales’ transport carbon emissions, the majority of which comes from diesel-powered trains throughout the Wales and...
Major works begin on the Great Eastern Main Line An array of vital upgrades is planned in the run-up to Christmas to make rail services between Norwich and London more reliable. Works are taking...
Upgraded Workington railway bridge to bring vital local be... A multi-million-pound railway bridge is to be replacement in Workington in order to benefit passengers and the local economy in Cumbria. The £4m Great...
Consultation launched to strengthen links between HS2 and ... A public consultation has been launched today by HS2 Ltd to help the development of better journeys between the North and Midlands. The government are...
Delays reduced at Liverpool Street through new engineering... A revolutionary 12-month programme of electrical works, infrastructure upgrades and operational changes to boost reliability on a critical section of...
Network Rail using world-first innovative technology for r... Rail projects across Britain could be potentially transformed as Network Rail begin working with technology start-up nPlan to use Machine Learning...
£161m upgrade at Leeds station continues Passengers in Yorkshire are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st of November as major...
Momentous refurbishment underway for Barmouth Viaduct The historic landmark Barmouth Viaduct is set to be protected following a £25m upgrade from Network Rail. Over the next three years, Network Rail will...
Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility join together to devel... Siemens Mobility and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and offer hydrogen systems for trains. The...
Union connectivity review, terms of reference released by ... Earlier this year, on the 30th of June, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a review that would look into the union of connectivity by...
Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South sta... Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South station launches Later this month, Network Rail are set to launch the second round of public...
Plans available to view of major railway upgrade in West Y... Residents in the Huddersfield area and across the wider region are invited by Network Rail to view the latest online proposals for major upgrades to...
Crossrail governance handed over to TfL The Elizabeth line has reached its complex final stages with Crossrail Ltd working to complete the remaining Infrastructure so it can fully test the...
Employment and Skills Hub for West London set up with HS2 ... A new Employment and Skills Hub has been formed through HS2 funding and is set to benefit businesses and residents in West London. The funding was...
First ever Rail Wellbeing Live event to launch this Novemb... As an industry first, Rail Wellbeing Live will take place on the 4th and 5th of November. The event is aiming to tackle historic issues around...
The UK’s first hydrogen train trial begins today Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced today, on his visit to the trials in Warwickshire, the UK’s first revolutionary hydrogen powered...
ORR: New guidelines to help disabled passengers The Office of Rail and Road have released new safeguarding measures to improve reliability of over a million requests for passenger assistance...
Booth Industries wins HS2 tunnel safety doors contract Bolton-based Booth Industries have today (29th Sept) been awarded a major contract to deliver high-pressure safety doors for the inner passages...
HS2: Webinar to discuss new habitats and wetlands in the W... HS2 are to host a webinar explaining the new habitats created for local wildlife in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Around 250,000 trees will be...
Rail Minister opens first phase of Dawlish seawall Passengers across the South West are to benefit from their integral rail link being protected following the completion of the first phase of a new...
£1.8m improvement work this weekend near Manchester Piccad... Passengers are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel this weekend during essential railway improvement work on a busy route into...
Wales’ Transport Minister criticises funding for Welsh rai... Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has written to Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, highlighting his...
Further work on £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade in October No trains in or out of London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services to or from St Pancras International via Finsbury Park, on Saturday 17th and...
£1.8m improvement work this weekend near Manchester Piccad... Passengers are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel this weekend during essential railway improvement work on a busy route into...
HS2: Low carbon concrete to be used to reduce carbon emiss... As part of HS2’s goal of constructing the most sustainable high-speed railway in the world, HS2 contractors in London have commenced using a new low...
Ep.17 Becoming a data-driven railway, Kelley Quirk and Mar... This week host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests from Network Rail. Martin Mason, Programme Manager, at Network Rail’s Digital Railway and Kelley...
Ely rail capacity upgrade open for public consultation Network Rail have today opened their first round of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely and will run for six...
Rail franchises to end, making way for a new railway After 24 years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has today (21st Sept) announced that rail franchising is to end, forming the early steps towards...
Alstom set to purchase Bombardier Transportation Alstom’s move to takeover Bombardier Transportation has progressed following the announcement that Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement...
Flood-damaged Edinburgh-Glasgow line to reopen The Edinburgh-Glasgow, via Falkirk High, railway line will reopen for passengers on Monday (21st Sept.) Network Rail engineers have worked tenaciously...
East Coast Main Line: £216.2m contract to increase power s... Following a £216.2m contract awarded by the Rail Electrification Alliance, The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade can move forward into its...
Network Rail and Highways England publish ‘New Station Gui... Network Rail and Highways England have collaborated to improve Britain’s transport infrastructure for rail passengers and road users, making it easier...
£800k new footbridge delivered by Network Rail Westgate-on-Sea station has received a £800,000 replacement footbridge with stepped access between the station’s two platforms over the tracks of the...
£10m boost for Gatwick Airport station upgrade Platform extensions, across three stations in West and East Sussex, have now been completed by Network Rail through funding from the Department for...
Heart of Wales line to partially reopen following storm da... From November, passengers will again be able to travel on a section of the Heart of Wales line, which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea, as Network Rail...
HS2’s biggest tunnel site reaches milestone HS2 has reached another significant milestone at the high-speed rail project’s first tunnel site, with the completion of structural work on the...
Scotland’s greener train project progresses Scotland’s goals of a greener railway are coming ever closer with the next stage of a hydrogen train demonstration project underway. As part of the...
Major rail upgrades completed across August bank holiday Across the West Coast main line over the August bank holiday weekend, Network Rail successfully completed numerous essential upgrades. The multi...
DfT ‘Access for All’ programme has transformed Cadoxton st... As part of the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ programme, a range of new multi-million-pound developments have been done at Cadoxton...
Major £1.2bn East Coast Main Line works confirmed With improving journeys for passengers as soon as possible a priority, Network Rail have today (3 Sept) confirmed dates for key works on the East...
Electrification plans for line between Fife and Clackmanna... The next stage of development work is due to begin for Network Rail engineers between Alloa and Longannet, which could see passenger services return...
HS2 construction begins with 22,000 jobs expected Europe’s largest infrastructure project has today (4 Sept) reached a momentous milestone with the start of construction on the project, highlighting...
Hitachi Rail: Five years at flagship factory in the North ... September marks five years of operation for Hitachi Rail’s North East home in Newton Aycliffe. Since then, the team has since built 192 trains, which...
Major investment for signalling upgrade in Manchester Manchester’s railway signalling system is set to be brought into the 21st century as part of the Great North Rail Project. Tens of millions of pounds...
Network Rail engineers reopen bridge ahead of schedule Following a fast response by Network Rail engineers, a Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened to rail services ahead of schedule after it was hit by a...
Contract awarded by Network Rail to strengthen bridges Three contracts have been awarded by Network Rail to carry out strengthening work to three railway bridges across the Wessex route in the South of...
Welsh Government call for backing of South Wales Main Line... Plans for new train services and stations in south-east Wales have been outlined by the Welsh Government, who have called on the UK Government to...
HS2 trials AI solution to diminish carbon emissions HS2’s plans to reduce its carbon emissions are forming as part of a new carbon and cost estimating solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Network Rail & Bombardier offering work experience for stu... In response to numerous students deferring their higher education place this year, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the government have assembled the...
HS2 Ltd: Five tech firms join Innovation Accelerator initi... HS2 Ltd have announced today (11 Sept) the first five revolutionary tech firms that will join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme. The chosen...
Network Rail publish Decarbonisation Plan Network Rail have released their interim Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy, illustrating its preliminary recommendations for decarbonising the...
Trains kept moving by AWC despite damaged overhead wires Avanti West Coast have taken an unlikely option to allow their timetable to run, without delays, despite damaged overhead wires. The operator...
Network Rail accelerates recycling efforts in new sustaina... As part of a new sustainability push, Network Rail has strengthened ties with The Green Block to boost recycling and divert waste away from landfill...
LNER Unveils ‘Our Planet’ Train LNER has named a train ‘Our Planet’ as part of its commitment to more sustainable travel. The livery has been applied using a partially bio-based...
Network Rail completes major biodiversity project Network Rail has completed a pioneering two-year biodiversity project with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) near the Glenfinnan viaduct which has seen...
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...
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...
New climate action plan launches for Scotland’s railway Network Rail and ScotRail have joined forces to set out a new five-year Climate Action Plan, which is targeting a 65% reduction in carbon emissions by...
100% sustainable HVO fuel to power UK rail freight Freightliner and Ocean Network Express (ONE) UK have committed to using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel for all cargo transportation via rail...
Eurostar aims to use 100% renewable energy by 2030 Eurostar has announced its goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2030. The high-speed rail network that connects Belgium, France, Germany, the...
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...
Collaborating for sustainable rail mobility Alstom has announced that it has partnered with AtkinsRéalis and Polytechnique Montréal to develop a programme of training that will drive...
Innovators identified for Bristol station trials Connected Places Catapult has announced the companies that have been selected to trial new technology as part of Bristol Temple Meads’s Station...
Rail industry launches new sustainability campaign Partners across the rail industry have launched a new campaign to promote the ways that train travel can combat climate change. The campaign, titled A...
HS2’s ‘green bridge’ revolution continues HS2’s bid to protect wildlife, nature and countryside views with innovative ‘green bridges’ has moved along again, as the first images of the biggest...
Figures prove rail’s green credentials According to new figures from the Rail Delivery Group, rail travel is almost nine times more environmentally friendly than car travel on some of the...
Unlocking rolling stock potential Network Rail has highlighted that, according to the Rail Delivery Group, more than half of all passenger trains around the country have been either...
Hong Kong Metro’s New Stations Go Green, Aiming for 20% Ca... Hong Kong Metro operator, MTR Corporation (MTRC) is setting a new standard for sustainable transportation with its latest railway projects. Seven new...
GTR charts course for carbon neutrality by 2050 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK's largest train operator, has underscored its commitment to mitigating climate change as it unveiled its...
Spanish consortium eyes world-first hydrogen high speed tr... In a pioneering move, ten Spanish companies have joined forces to develop the world's first high-speed train powered by renewable hydrogen fuel cells...
Sustainability framework agreed upon by rail industry This week, the Rail Safety and Standards Board announced that the rail industry has agreed to a new framework that will see sustainability challenges...
Greater Anglia reduces carbon emissions for third year run... Greater Anglia has reduced its carbon emissions by 17% in the past year, marking the third year in a row that the train operator has made progress on...
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...
Chicago Metro to purchase zero-emission trainsets Metra, the commuter rail service for the Chicago metropolitan area, is set to receive the largest grant in its history to purchase battery-powered...
Colas Rail UK trial fuel option for Locomotive Operations ... Colas Rail UK's Freight Business and G-Volution Ltd have collaborated to decarbonise locomotive operations by using solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC)...
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...
Hydrogen rail project collaboration launched by Angel Trai... Angel Trains, the UK's largest rolling stock company, has partnered with the University of St Andrews to support an innovative hydrogen train project...
Colas Rail trialling HVO fuel on part of its fleet Colas Rail is trialling the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel in its fleet of tampers and a Kirow crane, in a bid to reduce its carbon...
Iarnród Éireann and DIGAS to trial Europe's first retrofit... Irish Rail and DIGAS, a global leader in instant decarbonization solutions for the railway sector, have signed a contract to retrofit a freight diesel...
Siemens Mobility Completes First Test Runs with Hydrogen-P... Siemens Mobility has completed the first test runs with its Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in Bavaria, Germany. The two-car trainset will enter...
Fully electric cargo route now available between England a... A fully electric rail cargo route between Birmingham and Glasgow has been launched. The partnership between Carousel Logistics and Varamis Rail, the...
North Sea wind to power German rail German energy provider, EnBW and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have signed a long-term supply contract for green electricity. The contract will see EnBW supply...
RSSB develops metrics to improve rail’s circular economy t... The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has developed a suite of metrics to help the rail industry measure its performance towards reaching a zero...
SNCF aiming to power trains through wind energy after buyi... SNCF Energie, a subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs, and Voltalia, an international player in renewable energy, have signed a new long-term electricity sales...
World first open source software developed for freight rai... The U.S based Southwest Research Institute is helping the freight rail industry assess potential pathways to decarbonization with a new open-source...
WSP to deliver report on Roll-out battery-powered trains i... Leading consulting firm WSP has been appointed by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) to advise on the delivery of battery-powered trains on...
Data scientists give Northern ‘fuel for thought’ on operat... Northern, has enlisted the support of data scientists to advise on the most fuel-efficient way to operate its fleet of 276 diesel trains. The project...
Canadian Pacific Kansas City announces expansion of indust... Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has placed an order for 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells to expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program. The order includes...
Avanti West Coast begin test runs on new bi-mode locomotiv... Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of Hitachi trains made its first test run to North Wales. The two Class 805 bi-mode trains travelled from the West...
Vegetable oil to power Chiltern Railways train fleet Chiltern Railways has taken a major step towards a greener future by becoming the first train operator in the UK to use hydrotreated vegetable oil...
Stadler to deliver world first hydrogen propulsion narrow ... Stadler Rail has been awarded two framework agreements to supply and maintain ten hydrogen-powered trains for Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST)...
One millionth tonne of spoil moved in major milestone for ... HS2 is celebrating transporting one million tonnes of spoil at its Logistics Hub in London, a major milestone in the construction of the high-speed...
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...
Leeds Station Capacity Improvements gain world-leading sus... The Leeds Station capacity improvements has been awarded an ‘excellent’ BREEAM rating. The BREEAM rating system is a globally recognized assessment...
Early results show Rail travel emits 10 time less carbon t... New data shows that rail travel creates 10 times less carbon emissions per passenger than the equivalent car journey and 13 times less than travelling...
Network Rail keep on track with their quest for a greener ... Network Rail have hit a milestone in its efforts to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as it has revealed that 75% of its suppliers are hitting the...
Hydrogen train runs in North America for the first time in... A hydrogen train developed by Alstom has entered service in North America for the first time. The Coradia iLint, will be part of a demonstration...
Rail Delivery Group to launch carbon calculator as part of... The Rail Delivery Group have announced they are to launch a carbon calculator later in the year. As part of the Green Travel Pledge, an initiative...
Hitachi’s first battery train in Europe, the Masaccio comp... Hitachi Rail has completed phase one of its production of the potentially game-changing “tribrid” Masaccio train. Following the completion of phase...
Hydrogen Locomotive collaboration announced in America American operator CPKC and manufacturer, CSX has announced a collaboration to convert a diesel locomotive to hydrogen fuel cell power. As an initial...
Work to secure Seven Estuary line cliff-side begins after ... A £25 million programme of works to improve the resilience of the Severn Estuary line are underway after five major incidents last year. Engineers...
Rail is falling behind on its decarbonisation targets acco... The Government is making insufficient progress on its key UK rail decarbonisation commitments, according to the Railway Industry Association (RIA). In...
Key mainline testing undertaken in Bi Modal Hydrogen train... An important milestone has been reached in the development of a bi-modal hydrogen electric train project. The FCH2RAIL project which is currently...
Control Period 7 plans show sustainability is taking a mor... Sustainability has taken a more prominent role in Network Rail’s future planning as their Control Period 7 (CP7) strategic plan shows. Network Rail...
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...
Reliability boosting ecological maintenance project set to... A vital Network Rail vegetation management programme of works covering a five-mile stretch of line between Leeds and Outwood are set to begin next...
HS2’s dual-fuel piling rig successfully cuts traditional f... HS2 continues to innovate with its construction practises, as it takes a further step towards decarbonising the sector following the completion of a...
TransPennine Express is the inaugural ‘Carbon Literate’ tr... TransPennine Express (TPE) is now the first train operator in the UK to be formally recognised as Carbon Literate by the Carbon Literacy Trust...
London tram depot improvements developed through Governmen... In a bid to further decarbonise the capital’s rail infrastructure, the London Trams depot in Croydon is set to slash its carbon footprint, becoming...
HS2’s innovative rebar facility to combat construction mat... In a bid to combat ongoing materials shortages, HS2 has established an innovative rebar threading facility at the Copthall tunnel construction site in...
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...
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...
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...
Advanced testing to be undertaken on Avanti’s new bi-modal... Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of Hitachi trains has made its inaugural test run across the West Coast Main Line this month, seeing the Class 805 bi...
GWR to advance with fast-charging battery trial In a bid to further decarbonise rail travel throughout the UK, train operator Great Western Railway has officially completed the purchase of a...
Funding invested to protect Scotland’s natural habitats an... An industry-leading biodiversity enhancement project is set to transform Scotland’s railway, seeing the £329k pilot scheme enhance the natural...
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...
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...
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...
Wales’ £1.6bn transport network transformation The Welsh Government has invested more than £1.6bn to fund a series of collective transport programmes throughout the country, with aims to massively...
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...
Hele flooding resilience works get green light from counci... The Mid-Devon Council has given official approval to Network Rail’s plans to implement the requisite reinforcing needed to reduce the frequency and...
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...
Govia Thameslink’s renewable energy production could make ... As UK rail continues to champion decarbonised working methods and sustainable practises to meet the government’s targets of achieving net zero by 2050...
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...
Upcoming preparatory works for the Midland Main Line elect... To further accommodate the ongoing Midland Main Line upgrade, this weekend will see engineers install half of the foundations needed to support an...
New zero carbon rail freight service launched UK rail infrastructure owner Network Rail has partnered with the countries newest train operator, Varamis Rail, to launch an innovative new rail...
Continued EV charging growth across EMR’s network In a bid to support the use of electric vehicles (EV) across the UK, East Midlands Railway (EMR) will begin the installation of four EV charging...
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...
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...
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...
ScotRail scraps peak fares in six-month trial ScotRail peak rail fares are set to be scrapped under a new six-month pilot scheme, beginning in April 2023. The Deputy First Minister John Swinney...
Sustainability over economic growth, public poll suggests South Western Railway (SWR) officially launched its new sustainability strategy, entitled ‘Journey to a Better Future’ in September this year, which...
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...
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...
HS2: The paragon of a diesel-free future HS2 has announced that 10 of its sites are now completely diesel-free, acting as a major step towards the goal of fully diesel-free construction...
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...
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...
Weather resilience is the name, innovative industry practi... A collaboration between Network Rail, Newcastle University, Met Office and MetDesk has emerged, with ambitions to run a Weather Academy pilot...
RIA Scotland identifies need for increased apprenticeship ... Suppliers for Scottish rail have asked for the requisite government support to increase the apprenticeships within their workforce to five percent...
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...
‘H-Power Tower’ brings Euston emissions free charging The HS2 project is continuing to champion and utilise environmentally friendly construction processes through innovative technology, for its on-site...
Embankment landslip stabilised in landmark safety project Engineers from Network Rail have successfully completed a £13.2m project to stabilise a railway embankment near Morpeth station, along the East Coast...
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...
HS2’s continued rail freight delivery to remove 300,000 tr... HS2’s newest Bucks construction hub is set to welcome around 1,800 freight trains over the next three years as the continued delivery of the project...
First of a Kind grant winner could take ‘dirty diesel’ off... The top UK innovators and inventors within the rail sector have been awarded requisite prize money to bring their projects to life, through the 2022...
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...
Manchester rail travel becoming clean, green and pristine The people of Manchester are set to benefit from faster, cleaner and more reliable rail journeys between the city and Stalybridge, after the...
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...
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...
Greater Anglia to take proactive measures tackling problem... Greater Anglia is using CrossTech's Hubble AI technology to reduce delays by spotting potential issues with plants and trees along the railway...
Making rail 'Greener, Faster, Better' in the North The Railway Industry Association (RIA) North has published their new plan for the electrification of the North’s railways, improving journeys and the...
HS2 completes landmark Earth Friendly Concrete pour The HS2 project continues to deliver major innovation for construction methods within the rail sector, with the new Euston station undertaking the...
TCR South - Rail infrastructure asset resilience, constrai... During the TransCityRail South event in London, event partners ARUP lead a panel discussion on how we (whether clients, partners or guardians) of our...
Northern trial Water-Trak technology to cut disruptions th... Rail operator Northern have begun the process of fitting new weather resiliency technology to its trains that will aid in combatting stray leaves on...
Kent and East Sussex Railway trial coal replacement for st... New trials have begun on an innovative type of fuel usage for steam locomotives from the Kent and East Sussex Railway, as they seek out a replacement...
HS2 lay first million cubic metres of chalk for the Chilte... The grounds of the Chiltern Tunnel, HS2’s largest construction site, is being transformed into a wildlife haven as the project has reached a major...
Welsh rail freight haulage expansion Welsh freight transport has seen a modal shift as North Welsh slate is being transported to Luton via rail, seeing a projected total of 250,000t of...
HS2’s LPG trial cuts carbon emissions in the fight for net... HS2 is currently trialling an innovative new Clean Air Gas Engine (CAGE) generator which has been attributed towards massive reductions in emissions...
Fife line rife with vegetation strife The line between Aberdour and Kirkcaldy is set to receive major vegetation and tree management works along the 8.5-mile stretch. Network Rail will be...
Network Rail look for renewable energy partner in £1.25bn ... Network Rail has begun their search for a renewable energy provider in a bid to meet government demands of becoming net zero by 2050. The train...
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...
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...
The future is bright for solar powered rail The UK’s rail sector represents the greenest form of public transport available, often seen as the most sustainable method for mass travel and...
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...
2-for-1 travel to historic sites offered across Wales The Transport for Wales (TfW) and Cadw have partnered up to offer passengers travelling to Wales’s historic landmarks 2-for-1 passenger entry...
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...
TfW collaborate to plant trees across Merthyr Tydfil Transport for Wales (TfW) have unveiled a new initiative for new trees to be planted in areas across Merthyr Tydfil through a new community...
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...
HS2’s historic date with Dorothy Today marks the celebration of HS2’s tunnelling breakthrough within the infrastructure project, coming in the form of a 2,000-tonne, 125m long tunnel...
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...
HS2 hydrogen generator trial deemed a success A London based HS2 construction site has successfully trialled two zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-based electricity generators. The two GeoPura...
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...
Network Rail uses tree planting initiative to combat graff... Network Rail has planted 35 trees, as part of its many sustainability initiatives, at a graffiti hotspot location in London with the hopes of acting...
HS2 rail freight success as 100,000 lorry journeys taken o... Throughout the duration of the HS2 project, there has been a strong commitment to generating environmentally sustainable construction methods and...
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...
SWR’s Island Line upgrades awarded strong sustainability r... South Western Railway’s (SWR) £26m Island Line upgrade has successfully boosted sustainability and biodiversity on the Isle of Wight, where it...
Freight sector modal shift from growth call for evidence The freight growth call for evidence from Great British Railways has launched today (5th July 2022) and will be open for a 12-week period, until 27th...
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...
New HS2 conveyor to remove the need of up to 30,000 HGV jo... HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel site in Warwickshire has acquired the usage of a new conveyor which has began operating to remove over 750,000...
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...
£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...
Environmental sustainability prioritised through TfW schem... Transport for Wales (TfW) are set to enhance nine areas across Wales, as they will receive benefits from a £100,000 funding pot, which will be used to...
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...
Forestry is the name, collaboration is the game The Scottish Government agency Forestry and Land Scotland, accompanied by Network Rail have met to discuss collaborative work on innovating their...
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...
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...
Frome station hit with biodiversity blast Sunday the 5th of June will mark World Environment Day, with Frome station setting a new standard for incorporating volunteer work from Network Rail...
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...
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...
3D printing vital in the progression of rail technology an... The railway sector operates as the major form of public transport across the UK, seeing the services provided being utilised by thousands of people...
How the SARM prototype could represent the future in weath... The rail industry, like every form of public transport, will often have daily operations affected by seasonal changes in the weather. It is vital for...
Rail embraces Brighter Journeys As we enter the middle portion of Mental Health Awareness week, floral exhibitions have been embraced by numerous rail stations across the UK. As part...
New hydrogen-driven train could signify the future of rail... Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled their new hydrogen-powered train, dubbed Mireo Plus H, which is designed for the H2goesRail...
New hybrid locomotive to be trialled to cut freight emissi... The rail industry, in recent times, has been one of the UK’s greenest forms of transport, producing the lowest carbon footprint of all forms of public...
HS2 debris removal plans for Euston sparks criticism In order to “significantly” shorten the construction plans for HS2s Euston station, the government have announced new plans for the removal of debris...
HS2 Cubbington Designs set for Major Green Push The continuing expansion of the HS2 rail construction has been given a massive boost regarding its environmental impact on its surrounding areas. As...
RSSB opens consultation to help create a greener rail netw... The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has opened a consultation on the Sustainable Rail Strategy (SRS) Prototype as it looks to build a greener...
Rail Delivery Group opens competition to mark World Earth ... To mark World Earth Day (22nd April) the Rail Delivery Group has opened a new competition to appoint three ‘Chief Environment Officer’. Rail Delivery...
Essential safety and environmental upgrades on West Highla... Key safety and performance work has been successfully completed by Network Rail on the West Highland Line between Craigendoran and Helensburgh. Trees...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals The Department for Transport (DfT) is supporting some of the most innovative transport projects across the UK, including across the rail industry, as...
Over two-thirds of Network Rail's supply chain pledges to ... Network Rail is set to meet its green ambitions as more than two-thirds of its supply chain has signed up to its Science Based Targets initiative. A...
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 recycling campaign to help reduce waste at statio... Northern is looking to improve the amount of recycling across its stations in the North as part its ‘When it’s read it’s Blue’ scheme. This follows...
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...
Ep 29. Improving weather resilience across the UK's rail n... Climate change is one of the biggest challenges currently facing the rail industry. But, with climate change comes extreme weather events which can...
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...
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...
Govia Thameslink Railway announce milestone for Global Rec... As part of today’s Global Recycling Day Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced it has reached a 90% recycling rate. Since installing a Mobile...
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...
Transport for Wales launch project to encourage more susta... Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched the new ‘Wales on Rails’ project encouraging more people to travel around Wales by rail. The new project is...
HS2 save almost 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by using... HS2 has announced that moving material by rail to construction sites near Aylesbury will remove the equivalent of 28,500 lorries from the road. By...
TCR Midlands 2022: Achieving net-zero rail Rail stands proud as one of the greenest modes of transport already, but that doesn’t mean there is not a plethora of further improvements which can...
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...
TCR Midlands 2022: The role of stations in rail decarbonis... As a rail industry, we are decarbonising. We’ve made huge strides over the past number of years, and we’ve got huge strides ahead of us still too. Our...
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...
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...
Former Rail Minister sets out recommendations for net-zero... Former ministers have called upon the Government to invest in more green technologies on Britain’s railways or risk missing net-zero targets. The...
Network Rail report highlights increasing challenges of cl... The UK rail network has suffered from more frequent and extreme weather events in recent years, as the impact of the changing climate is felt. To help...
HS2 to trial new building method which could provide carbo... Part of HS2’s Innovation programme, an HS2 building site in London is to become a test bed for a new building method which could ultimately provide...
Network Rail launch trial to improve biodiversity on West ... Network Rail is set to begin work to improve lineside biodiversity on the West Highland Line between Craigendoran and Helensburgh Upper. The work will...
South Cambridgeshire District Council call for new Cambrid... Councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council has emphasised the need for a new station to be built at Cambridge South. In a council meeting...
HS2 Minister commits to powering highspeed trains with zer... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson commits to powering the new highspeed trains with zero carbon energy supporting the net zero goal for 2035. This will...
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...
Making decarbonisation work for communities Despite the fact that rail has the lowest carbon emissions of any mode of transport, people still choose to drive. So, how do we encourage people to...
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...
Govia Thameslink Railway join UK first co-operative energy... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has strengthened its commitment to sustainability through a new cooperative energy project with climate action group...
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...
How rail can play its part in decarbonising transport Want to join us for the next TransCityRail? TransCityRail Midlands takes place on 10th Feb 2022. View the full agenda here. Rail travel is already a...
Freightliner continue trials on new low carbon fuel As part of their commitment to carbon reduction Freightliner will conduct operational trials of a new low carbon fuel supplied by Green Biofuels Ltd...
Net Zero Rail | Leaders Debate - Alternate Energy Sources Electrification, Hydrogen or Battery Power? Although rail has a lower environmental impact than many other means of transportation, the industry is...
Northern looking for volunteers to act as Station Adopters... Northern are looking for volunteers to act as Station Adopters at a number of its stations across Merseyside. In their role as Station Adopters...
ScotRail open new Cycle Hub at Glasgow Queen Street statio... ScotRail open new indoor Cycle Hub at Glasgow Queen Street station as part of the redevelopment of the station. It is hoped that this will make it...
Network Rail set green targets for suppliers Network Rail’s Commercial and Procurement (C&P) team has reached an important climate milestone by partnering with suppliers agreeing to reduce their...
ScotRail win prestigious environmental awards ScotRail has been awarded for its commitment to tackling climate change and improving the environment with two Green Apple Awards. During the awards...
Freight trains having positive input on UK's carbon produc... A surplus of 8,000 tonnes of food, products and other essentials passes the England-Scotland border on freight trains every 24 hours. Freight trains...
Net Zero Rail | Leaders Debate - Adaption to Climate Chang... How is the rail industry adapting to climate change in order to maintain a safe, reliable network for the future? Extreme weather conditions caused by...
Hitachi Rail strike deal with ScottishPower over renewable... Hitachi Rail announce a three-year deal with ScottishPower who will supply its operations with 100% renewable electricity. An estimated 21GW of wind...
Climate Train operates from the Netherlands to Scotland fo... A special ‘Climate Train’ has begun to operate between the Netherlands and Scotland to mark the start of the COP26 climate conference. The ‘Climate...
Greater Anglia launch new ticketing system to aid environm... Greater Anglia has announced they are set to boost their environmental efforts by making more types of tickets available digitally. Prior to this walk...
South Western Railway look to tackle single use plastics South Western Railway (SWR) expand partnership with ape2o in an attempt to reduce the use of single use plastics. Vauxhall and Richmond stations have...
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...
Report finds London North Eastern Railway can aid UK's pan... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) can play a key role in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic according to report from Steer. The report shows the...
Greater Anglia reduce carbon output for second straight ye... Figures have revealed that Greater Anglia have reduced their carbon output for the second year in a row. Greater Anglia commissioned environmental...
Network Rail undertake special working practices to protec... Tree and vegetation management work between Rogart and Lairg has successfully been finished by Network Rail, on top of protecting nearby nesting hen...
Ep 27. Sustainability opportunities & standardisation in r... “[Effective sustainability decisions] are about getting that standardisation of the methodology and making those feasible, reliable, and supported so...
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...
Results for HS2's trial for alternative fuels set to cut c... Results from a trial to test the prospective air quality benefits of alternative fuels, set to help HS2 cut the use of diesel, have been issued. As...
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...
Rail Minister launches review into air quality across rail... Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris MP has launched a review looking into the quality of air standards at stations and on-board services. This comes as...
Historic Whitechapel station transformed ahead of Elizabet... Whitechapel tube station has been transformed, as the entrance opens its doors ahead of the Elizabeth line arrival. A brand-new ticket hall and lifts...
WMCA opens £7.6m park and ride facility in Birmingham Addressing convenience is always going to be one of the challenges of encouraging motorists to travel by rail instead, but the West Midlands Combined...
HS2 Ltd backs Ecological Clerk of Works accreditation pilo... As part of a green drive within the delivery of HS2, the company behind the UK’s new high-speed line, HS2 Ltd, has stepped in to back a new...
How climate change is altering the events landscape Think back to 2019, we were living in a pre-pandemic world. We were a long way away from social distancing, lockdowns, and isolation. We were in a...
Network Rail: Unpredictable weather & landslip prevention The embankment at Killiecrankie received some well needed TLC over the last couple of few weeks, as Network Rail completed work to protect and...
RSSB release latest research and innovation quarterly upda... Sensor technology to monitor passenger comfort in real time, a new toolkit to allow longer trains to stop at shorter platforms without costly upgrade...
Vegetable oil powered train revealed An environmentally friendly locomotive that runs on used vegetable oil has just been unveilled, and will soon be carrying hybrid cars to France and...
Testing underway on new Transport for Wales trains The new Fast Light Intercity and Regional Trains (FLIRTs) are currently being tested in Europe, as part of the transformation for the Wales and...
Network Rail builds UK's first ever 'beaver pass' The country’s first ever ‘beaver pass’ has recently been built by Network Rail under the Highland mainline. The tunnel was created to help the...
HS2 to construct innovative 'double composite' railway via... HS2 revealed yesterday (Monday 19 July) that its designers are making progress to reduce the amount of embedded carbon in one of the high-speed rail...
Battery powered trains could extend Merseyrail network The testing of a new battery powered train in the Liverpool City Region has been successful. A big step in the right direction in creating a...
Transport Decarbonisation Plan welcomed by rail industry Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed new plans and funding to improve the decarbonisation of all UK forms of public transport in a statement to...
Urgent rail repairs underway after London flash floods Urgent repairs are underway following severe flash flooding in the capital, and rail passengers are being warned of changes to trains coming in and...
RTM plant 250 trees for VolkerRail The Rail Technology Magazine (RTM) has planted 250 trees in VolkerRail’s name, following employee engagement with its Equality, Diversity and...
Hydrogen Carrier Technology development continues The development of liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology (LOHC) continues, as more companies jump on board this unique approach for transporting...
Hyperloop: The future of rail? Hyperloop is a newer form of ground transport, currently being explored and developed by a number of companies. It could see freight and passengers...
HS2 reaches 700,000 planted trees milestone 700,000 trees and over 100 wildlife sites have been shaped along the route between the West Midlands and London, HS2 and its environmental contractors...
HS2 Ltd unveils eco-friendly HVO fuel innovation As part of London Climate Action Week, HS2 Ltd have unveiled a pioneering project to use hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) for the first time in the...
Preparatory works on major Kent reinforcement project set ... Network Rail engineers will begin preparatory works this weekend at Bearsted in Kent, preparing the site for a multimillion pound cutting...
Six new funds announced for communities along HS2 Phase 2a... HS2 Ltd has announced six new funds are to be available to support communities impacted by the construction of the secondary phase of HS2, which will...
Network Rail's first recycled plastic sleepers on mainline... Network Rail have introduced the first composite railway sleepers on their mainline tracks. The trains in Wiltshire will now run over recycled bottles...
HS2’s Chiltern tunnel chalk grassland project approved Approval has been granted for an ambitious HS2 scheme, which will see material excavated from the Chiltern tunnels used to create new chalk grassland...
RSSB: Step changes in approach can make rail more sustaina... Rail industry body RSSB have called for “step changes in rail’s approach” to both data and strategy if the industry is to successfully adapt for...
Levenmouth double tracking and electrification plans revea... Rail services took one step closer to returning to Levenmouth with the confirmation that plans would be progressed for the double tracking and...
Biodiversity Action Plan launched by Transport for Wales Transport for Wales (TfW) has outlined plans to adapt how it works to ensure no net loss of biodiversity in its operations by 2024, as part of its...
North of England Decarbonisation Strategy opens for public... The first ever Decarbonisation Strategy to cover the North of England, setting out ambitious 2045 near-zero carbon emissions targets for surface...
HS2 outlines new low-carbon technology to keep project gre... HS2 Ltd has outlined the new low-carbon technology which will be used at the project’s Curzon Street Station site, in order to meet the newly...
Network Rail set to showcase UK green trains at COP26 Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of Britain’s low-carbon rail fleet at the COP26 conference in Glasgow later this year. Announcing...
Transport Committee outline 12 recommendations from inquir... Following their ‘Trains Fit for the Future’ inquiry and subsequent report, the House of Commons Transport Committee has outlined 12 further...
Government announces £317m in Transpennine Route Upgrade i... To support a faster, greener and more reliable rail network in the North of England and Midlands, the Department of Transport has outlined a major...
Network Rail joins international climate change commitment Signing a climate declaration set up by the International Union of Railways (UIC), Network Rail has further committed to ambitions to provide a better...
Government urged to begin immediate rail electrification w... More than 15 rail businesses, industry and campaign groups have united to submit an open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging the...
A green step forward: Train station harvests energy from c... Leighton Buzzard train station in Bedfordshire has taken sustainability and innovation to the next step. In collaboration with Central Bedfordshire...
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the... Alstom has today published a report titled, ‘The UK’s New Green Age; A Step Change in Transport Decarbonisation.’ The report calls for a £10bn...
Report reveals the environmental benefits HS2 will deliver... A significant report from the High-Speed Rail Group has been published today and details how the environmental team working on HS2 are delivering...
Ep. 21 The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the...
PM publishes Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolut... Today the Prime Minister has published and set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via electrification At such a vital time for the UK and the rail industry, with the UK’s Net Zero target less than 30 years away and the impact that Covid-19 has and will...
HS2 announces plans to improve air quality across the proj... In light of Clean Air Day 2020, HS2 released ten ways it is working to raise the bar on air quality during construction and operation. Once...
The UK’s first hydrogen train trial begins today Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced today, on his visit to the trials in Warwickshire, the UK’s first revolutionary hydrogen powered...
Network Rail publish Environmental Sustainability Strategy Network Rail have published their Environmental Sustainability Strategy. The document illustrates how they plan to play their part in Britain’s green...
Network Rail publish Decarbonisation Plan Network Rail have released their interim Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy, illustrating its preliminary recommendations for decarbonising the...
New Rail Links to London Revealed! Grand Central has today notified Network Rail of its plans to operate new direct services between Lincolnshire and London that, if approved by the...
Greater Anglia's Game-Changing Maintenance Hack: What You ... Greater Anglia has enhanced the reliability of its Ilford depot in east London by boosting operational flexibility during essential maintenance. This...
Transforming Travel for Passengers with Disabilities – 96%... Northern says it is ‘working apace’ to improve the travel experience for people with additional access needs across its network. The train operator...
Who is Top of the TOCS ? LNER has been named the best train operating company in Great Britain when it comes to customer satisfaction following a survey by Transport Focus...
Waste Not, Want Not: LNER's Groundbreaking Recycling and 3... LNER has lifted the lid on its work to turn recycled rubbish into practical products with a special visit. It welcomed Andrew Pakes MP for...
Class 175 trains to help Great Western Railway improve rel... Great Western Railway (GWR) will welcome 26 Class 175 trains to its fleet to help improve punctuality and reliability for customers, replacing older...
Inside GBRf's New Steel Transport Service: A Boost for a G... GB Railfreight (GBRf) has started a new service for Tata Steel UK, moving imported steel slab from the Port of Bristol at Portbury to the giant...
New era of rail accountability for passengers as performan... Passengers across England can now see how reliable their local train services are, as performance data goes live at over 1,700 stations from today (6...
HS2 Transforms West London: £10 Billion Boom and Thousands... The arrival of HS2 in west London is transforming the area into a new development hotspot, driving a £10 billion boost to the local economy, according...
Moscow Metro Celebrates Two Years of Through Traffic on th... The Moscow Metro is celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of through traffic on the Big Circle Line (BCL), a monumental achievement in the...
GB Railfreight to run DRAX Services Exclusively on HVO in ... GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading transporters of goods for businesses and consumers, has signed a 12-month agreement with leading...
Empower Local Leaders to Transform Rail Services, Report U... Mayors and devolved authorities must have a central role in the running of local rail services in the forthcoming Rail Reform Bill, to ensure rail...
Accessibility Verdict on Merseyrail British Paralympic legend and disability rights advocate, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, has expressed her gratitude to the Liverpool City Region...
HS1 Ltd is now London St. Pancras Highspeed London St. Pancras Highspeed is the new name for HS1 Ltd, the company that operates the UK’s only high-speed rail link connecting London to Europe via...
Eurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Service with New ... Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London. They will operate three daily services on weekdays and...
Liverpool Mayor Enlists Expert to Overhaul Rail Winter Pla... Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has enlisted Vernon Everitt, the esteemed Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, to conduct a...
Leaders Unveil Ambitious Rail Plan for South Wales and Wes... This week in Cardiff, leaders from politics, business, industry, and academia gathered to unveil a new initiative aimed at leveraging fresh funding to...
Northern takes delivery of prototype semi-immersive static... Northern has recently received a prototype of their new semi-immersive static cab simulator, which will soon be used to train new drivers. The company...
Celebrating 25 Years of Transforming London's Transport Ne... Today, London's Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, kicked off celebrations marking 25 years since Transport for London (TfL) began its mission to...
Eurostar Reports Record Growth in 2024 with Ambitious Futu... Eurostar has achieved significant growth in 2024, reporting a +5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023. A total of 19.5 million customers...
Why Rail Freight is the Secret Weapon for UK's Growth and ... The freight sector today called on the government to supercharge rail freight growth to help deliver the UK government’s national missions in its Plan...
A Boost for Bradford LNER is planning to more than triple its daily direct connections between Bradford and London King’s Cross from May 2025, operating seven services in...
First Rail's Game-Changing Report: New Routes and Big Inve... First Rail, the parent company of Hull Trains and Lumo, has released a new report highlighting the promising future of open access train operators in...
Northumberland Line: Over 50,000 Passengers in First Month... Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening. The line reopened to passengers –...
Get ready Bradford ! Northern is ready to welcome millions of visitors to Bradford for the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations. The train operator, which is supporting...
Ashford leaders demand Eurostar services return On 8 January 1996, the UK's second Eurostar station opened - Ashford International Station. It heralded a new era in international rail travel for...
Government's Bold New Vision for Railways The Secretary of State for Transport has written an open letter to the Chair of the Office for Rail and Road (ORR). The letter sets out the...
HS1 Ltd to Lower Rail Charges Following ORR Review The Office of Rail and Road announced today that it is directing HS1 Ltd to lower its charges for passenger and freight train operating companies to...
LNER Welcomes 2025 LNER is welcoming in 2025 as it joins the rail industry in marking 200 years of the modern railway and a once-in-a-generation timetable uplift that...
Pioneering Open Access Operator Celebrates Hull Trains is celebrating a year of impressive milestones during 2024. The renowned open access operator has now served a remarkable 1.5 million...
New High-Speed Service from Rochdale to London Gains Suppo... A new high-speed low-cost train service has taken a step-closer to becoming a reality following a gathering of MPs, local council leaders, businesses...
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...
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail agree new deal to maintain U... Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have agreed a new contract for the maintenance of the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ which will see more units in service...
FirstGroup Acquires Grand Union Trains, Expands Routes to ... FirstGroup plc has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Grand Union Trains GWML Holdings Limited which holds track access rights for a...
First operators to return to public ownership revealed Plans to overhaul the rail network and put passengers first have been announced today as the Transport Secretary reveals South Western Railway’s...
Grand Central Seeks to Extend Track Access Rights Beyond 2... Grand Central has submitted its application to the rail regulator, the Office for Rail and Road (ORR), to extend its track access rights in Yorkshire...
A New Era for London's Transport Transport for London (TfL) has today announced its intention to award the new Elizabeth line operator contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint...
Network Rail, Transport for Wales, and Avanti West Coast L... Network Rail has partnered with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast to introduce a dedicated local railway unit for North Wales: Rheilffordd...
TransCityRail’s Remarkable Success in Supporting Railway C... TransCityRail (TCR) has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a positive impact through its recent event in Manchester. By selecting...
New Tramway Safety Management System Guidance Published by... New guidance on the development of tramway Safety Management Systems has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. In addition to...
Powering the Future: TfL Seeks Partner for Solar Farms to ... Transport for London (TfL) is on the lookout for a delivery partner to collaborate on developing purpose-built solar farms that will connect to the...
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...
Stadler Wins €134M Contract to Supply 24 Modern Metro Vehi... Stadler has signed a contract with the Lisbon metro operator Metropolitano de Lisboa for the supply of new vehicles. The agreement includes an option...
Metro Ligero Oeste and Alstom Partner to Modernise Madrid'... Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), a leading transport operator in Madrid, has recently signed a significant contract with Alstom, a global leader in smart and...
Bill Bailey and Ross Kemp Join Forces with TfL for London ... Comedian and musician Bill Bailey and actor, author and presenter Ross Kemp will support Transport for London's (TfL's) fundraising efforts for the...
Transport for Wales posts record passenger numbers Transport for Wales recorded the largest jump in passenger numbers out of any UK train operator during spring 2024. Numbers were up by 27% for the...
Northern’s plan to save fuel through optimisation According to Northern, the way that trains are driven can help to save thousands of litres of diesel every year. Working in partnership with data...
c2c Tops Rail Survey Recent results from the independent consumer Rail User Survey have revealed that c2c leads in overall passenger satisfaction. The survey, which asked...
Chiltern Railways Appoints New Commercial and Customer Str... Chiltern Railways has announced the appointment of Michael Stewart as its new Commercial and Customer Strategy Director. Michael brings with him 15...
Amtrak’s New Era of Rail and Support for Modern, State-of-... Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose, White House Deputy Assistant to the President for Infrastructure Implementation...
New Managing Director for TRU James Richardson has been appointed as the new managing director of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). James, who is currently the Managing...
Transport for London Awards New DLR Contract to KeolisAmey Transport for London (TfL) has granted KeolisAmey a new eight-year contract to operate and maintain the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), a franchise...
Wrexham to Bidston Rail: 60,000 More Passengers, 27% On-Ti... One of the main rail routes connecting Wales and England has experienced a significant boost, with 60,000 additional passenger journeys and a 27%...
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...
Arriva Group Appoints Chris Hardy as Group Business Develo... Arriva Group has announced the appointment of Chris Hardy as Group Business Development Director. He starts with the company today! Chris brings with...
LNER Unveils ‘Our Planet’ Train LNER has named a train ‘Our Planet’ as part of its commitment to more sustainable travel. The livery has been applied using a partially bio-based...
Future Vision Unveiled at Avanti West Coast Conference The Managing Directors for Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) have outlined their future vision for customers at this...
Operation Salthouse 2: Live-Action Emergency Response Dril... Network Rail recently teamed up with emergency services and industry partners for a live-action exercise to test their emergency response capabilities...
Transpennine Route Upgrade: Successful Test Runs of Electr... This achievement follows the completion of upgrade work between Church Fenton and Colton Junction, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main...
Flying Scouseman Hits Two Million Miles A milestone has been reached by a Pendolino train on Avanti's West Coast route. Named "Flying Scouseman" by readers of the Liverpool Echo in 2017, the...
Railway 200: Celebrating 200 Years of Modern Railways With just over 100 days to go until the start of a year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway in 2025, plans are being finalised to mark...
Arriva Group Proposes Urgent Five-Step Plan to Transform B... Arriva Group has published its recommendations to the UK Government under a five-step plan to deliver urgent reform. The report, called ‘Accelerating...
Northern Appoints Tony Plumbley to Lead ETCS Signalling Ro... Northern has announced that Tony Plumbley will spearhead the organisation’s engineering preparations for the implementation of the ‘European Train...
FirstGroup Proposes New Rochdale-London Rail Service FirstGroup has taken a significant step by submitting the initial phase of an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for a new open access...
Siemens and Brightline West to Open First U.S. High-Speed ... U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Brightline West and Siemens Mobility have announced that Horseheads, New York will become home to North...
Shadow Great British Railways Launched: Nationalisation of... Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched a shadow version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways. The establishment of Shadow...
Rail Freight Gets a Boost from Network Rail Train operators have been offered the opportunity to gain discounts on their track access charges by Network Rail in a bid to encourage new business...
Dangerous Behaviour: Northern Targets Slingshot Attacks on... Northern has stated it will not tolerate “reckless” behavior that puts passengers at risk, after teenagers were caught firing slingshots at trains in...
Northern pushing for social mobility Northern has confirmed that it has signed up to a national scheme that is committed to giving people equal opportunities. This scheme will see the...
Northern appoints former London Underground chief to key r... Northern has appointed former London Underground chief Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery for the North West. Clarke has 13 years’...
Louise Haigh issues CrossCountry ultimatum Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has written to the Interim Managing Directors of CrossCountry, threatening to “take further action” regarding...
Transport for Wales’ annual report shows green progress Transport for Wales (TfW) has published its annual report for 2023-24, highlighting several achievements in its rail portfolio, many of which have...
Supertram’s improvements under public ownership Four months on from coming back into public ownership, Supertram is beginning to see the delivery of ambitious improvement plans and investment. The...
Alstom extends TPE maintenance contract Alstom has signed a contract extension worth £10.4 million to continue to maintain TransPennine Express’s (TPE) Class 397 fleet until December 2025...
Alstom reveals ‘trambow’ livery before Notts Pride Ahead of tomorrow’s Pride parade in Nottingham, Alstom has teamed up with two rail operators to unveil a special tram livery. Alstom has partnered...
HS2 invites bids for train dispatch systems at new station... HS2 has invited three bidders to tender for a major contract to provide and maintain the station control systems at the high-speed rail project’s four...
TfL Commissioner celebrates boom but calls for further fun... The Commissioner of Transport for London (TfL), Andy Lord, spoke to a packed TransCityRail SOUTH this afternoon. Andy first reflected on an incredibly...
Tackling difficulties on the railway Brad Smith addressed TransCityRail SOUTH to discuss the challenges facing the rail industry from within, and how the industry can collaborate to...
Lumo wins Green Innovation award for sustainable travel Newcastle-based operator Lumo has been named “Green Innovation Business of the Year” at the North East Chamber of Commerce Awards. Lumo provides a 100...
Brand new contract awarded for world’s largest tram networ... A new contract has been awarded for the operation of the world’s largest tram network. Operators Transdev and John Holland have formed a consortium to...
High-speed operator’s procurement department to go 100% di... Leading Spanish high-speed operator iryo has announced that it will complete the digital transformation of its procurement department by the end of...
HS1’s costs down and performance up despite challenges An annual review has found that HS1 has driven down costs and improved performance in spite of significant challenges including the pandemic, energy...
c2c launches safe and sustainable 2024/25 plan c2c has announced its annual business plan for 2024/25 to provide a safe and sustainable railway for customers and communities. The plan balances...
South Western Railway stations top accessibility funding l... South Western Railway (SWR) has the most stations of any operator in the Government’s latest Access for All (AfA) funding announcement. The most...
New high-speed operator launches in France A new rail operator has launched in France, becoming the country’s first independent high-speed TOC. Proxima is a French project led by its two co...
“Connecting Penrith” project advances plans The “Connecting Penrith” project has taken a step forward as partners gathered in the town to discuss the project’s direction. Transport for the North...
New chapter for Arriva Group after Deutsche Bahn sale Deutsche Bahn has completed the sale of Arriva Group to I Squared Capital, in a significant moment in Arriva’s history. The acquisition by I Squared...
Hitachi Rail’s Billion-Pound commitment to Rail Investment Hitachi Rail has announced the completion of its €1.6bn acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business, expanding its presence to...
Freightliner pushes government to stimulate rail freight g... Freightliner is continuing to push for government support to hit rail freight targets. In December 2023, the government announced the UK’s first ever...
Rail punctuality in Wales soaring in 2024 Transport for Wales (TfW) has published figures showing improvements to rail performance since the start of this year. Since January, over 80% of TfW...
Arriva’s Grand Central rail applies to expand open access ... Arriva Group’s open access train operating company, Grand Central, has submitted an application to the ORR that could result in a significant uplift...
The return of Virgin? Virgin has confirmed that it has submitted an application for four Open Access rail paths, as it eyes a return to the UK’s tracks. The application has...
Northern doubles down on social mobility The UK’s second largest train operator, Northern, has moved to support social mobility in deprived areas with a £100,000 funding injection to help its...
Passengers are Loving Lumo! The Customer Insight Survey, carried out earlier this year by Lumo, analysed views and experiences of those travelling on the Tyneside-based operator...
Balfour Beatty continues rail plant investment Balfour Beatty has continued its investment in rail plant by acquiring two Class 20 locomotives and four cutting-edge road rail excavators. The Class...
Northern welcomes new managing director & chief operating ... The train operator, Northern, has seen a major shake-up to its leadership positions this week as it welcomes a new managing director and chief...
ORR releases data to support more efficient timetabling The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published the track access dashboard for the first time. The dashboard provides an overview of how passenger and...
West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry sign a new contract West Midlands Trains (WMT) has signed a new long-term maintenance contract with CrossCountry to continue maintaining the long-distance operator’s...
Rail nationalisation pledged In a speech this morning, the Shadow Transport Secretary has pledged to shake up rail by nationalising the nation’s railway. This would come through...
Northern releases fare dodging statistics Northern Rail has released its annual fare-dodging figures, with the majority of people paying for their travel and millions of pounds of lost revenue...
Alstom sells North American conventional signalling busine... Alstom has entered into a binding agreement with Knorr-Bremse AG to sell its North American conventional signalling business for a purchase price of...
GB Railfreight extends partnership with Network Rail One of the country’s largest rail freight operators has extended its haulage contract with Network Rail. GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a two-year...
LNER’s passenger assistance record New data has shown that passenger assistance was requested more than a quarter of a million times in the last year at rail stations managed by London...
Skanska joins Network Rail’s Large Portfolio projects fram... Skanska has been added to Network Rail’s North West and Central framework for Large Portfolio projects. The £490 million framework covers Network Rail...
Glynn Barton to leave TfL Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Glynn Barton, who has been interim Chief Operating Officer since October 2022, will be leaving at the...
ORR highlights how industry can improve passenger assistan... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has identified several key areas where industry can drive improvements in passenger assistance for disabled people...
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...
New Elizabeth Line operator search narrows Transport for London has announced that four bidders have been confirmed on the shortlist to take over as operators of the Elizabeth Line when the...
Rail Partners Launch Manifesto for a Thriving British Rail... Rail Partners, the body which represents leading train operating companies in Britain, has unveiled their "Manifesto for Rail", outlining a five-point...
London Overground Lines Get Historic Makeover London's iconic transportation network is getting an upgrade as each of the six Overground lines that cover the Greater London network will now boast...
High Speed Rail Group appoints ex-HS1 Chief as Chair The High Speed Rail Group has announced Dyan Perry, the former head of HS1 Ltd as the Group’s new chair. In the new role, Perry will offer an...
Irish Rail and Kontron Secure Train Communication System's... Irish Rail and Kontron Transportation have signed a long-term agreement guaranteeing the support of the railway's digital communication system. The...
GWR trialling transformative ultra-rapid charging train ba... Great Western Railway (GWR) has begun trialling a potentially groundbreaking battery innovation called FastCharge. If the trial is successful, it is...
West Midlands Railway Unveils New Era of Electric Travel A brand-new fleet of electric trains has been unveiled by West Midlands Railway, marking a significant investment in the region's rail network...
Hull Trains Open Access Model Drives £185m-380m Economic B... Open Access rail operator Hull Trains has announced the launch of a report by Arup, highlighting the significant economic, social, and environmental...
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...
Northern Appoints Jason Wade as New Regional Director for ... Northern has announced the appointment of Jason Wade as its new regional director for the North East. Wade, currently the company's Head of Retail...
New Director appointed at CrossCountry Steve Hopkinson has been appointed Service Delivery Director for CrossCountry. Hopkinson will oversee the operations team, and lead on the delivery...
Nexus confirms new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet delay Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet of trains, the biggest project in its history, has hit a snag, causing delays in their introduction. Its operator...
Danish Railways Unveils new Sleek Talgo-built Intercity Tr... Danish State Railways (DSB) has unveiled the first of its brand-new Talgo 230 intercity trains. These state-of-the-art trains are set to revolutionise...
Stockholm Metro Gears Up for Change as Go-Ahead and Comfor... Stockholm Metro, affectionately known as the Tunnelbana, is set for a new chapter as Connecting Stockholm, a joint venture between British transport...
Great Western Railway appoint new customer service directo... Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced the appointment of Rachel Geliamassi to the new role of Customer Services Director. Rachel will be...
South Western’s Arterio trains finally enter service South Western Railway can finally welcome its new £1 billion fleet into service as its new Arterio train has entered service. An Arterio train...
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...
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...
Northern appoints new chief operating officer Northern has announced it has appointed Matt Rice as its new Chief Operating Officer. He will succeed Tricia Williams, who was announced as the...
Caltrain begins testing of new electric trains Caltrain's ambitious electrification project has taken a major step forward with three of its new electric train sets crossing the 1,000-mile testing...
Rail Delivery Group appoints new chair The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the appointment of David Brown, Managing Director UK Trains at Arriva, as its new Chair. Brown, a seasoned...
Chiltern welcomes three new directors Chiltern Railways has bolstered its executive team with three new appointments. Tony Baxter has joined as Operations Director and has extensive...
Ticketing innovation introduced by Southeastern Southeastern, has introduced digital season tickets, known as sTickets, which aims to provide a streamlined and hassle-free way to purchase and store...
New Tram-Train begins service in France Alstom's innovative Citadis Dualis tram-trains have officially been launched on line T12 of the Île-de-France Mobilités network. Alstom has built 25...
Liverpool City Region's New Trains expand coverage The Liverpool City Region's new fleet of publicly owned trains has begun its final stage of phased rollout, with passengers on the Southport to Hunts...
Claire Mann appointed TfL's Chief Operating Officer Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Claire Mann, the current managing director of South Western Railway (SWR), is to become TfL's chief...
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...
First Train to Use Latest ETCS Software Takes to the Rails Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has successfully tested the latest version of European Train Control System (ETCS) software on its Great Northern Class...
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...
Leisure travel helps boost quarterly rail revenue by £295 ... The Great British Railways Transition Team's (GBRTT) Train Travel Snapshot has revealed that leisure travel continues to be the driving force behind...
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...
Rail Delivery Group research shows rail industry recoverin... Rail travel is on the rise, with more people planning to use trains for both work and leisure in the next three months. This is according to the...
Alstom signs contract extension with CrossCountry Alstom has announced that it has signed an eight-year Train Services Agreement extension with CrossCountry, securing the partnership for the long term...
The Confidence in rail industry at five-year low, RIA surv... A new survey conducted by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has found that over half of rail suppliers believe the industry will contract in the...
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...
Southeastern to introduce automated train inspection techn... Southeastern Railway has teamed up with Siemens Mobility and Eversholt Rail to develop a fully automated vehicle inspection (AVI) system at its...
Greater Anglia reduces carbon emissions for third year run... Greater Anglia has reduced its carbon emissions by 17% in the past year, marking the third year in a row that the train operator has made progress on...
Deutsche Bahn focus on its Strong Rail strategy as it sell... Deutsche Bahn AG (DB), the German state-owned railway operator, has signed an agreement to sell Arriva Group, its European public transport subsidiary...
SNCF and Alstom unveil first battery-powered trains for fi... Alstom, and SNCF Voyageurs, the passenger division of French National Railways, have unveiled the first battery-powered Regional Train (TER) in Europe...
TransPennine Express releases blueprint for improving serv... TransPennine Express (TPE), which transferred to the government’s owning group (DOHL) earlier this year, has set out its plans to address many of the...
Brightline to develop AI safety system after grant approva... Brightline, the private passenger rail company serving South Florida, and its partner Wi-Tronix have been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the...
Evolyn to launch Paris to London route in competition with... A company aiming to operate services through the Channel Tunnel in competition with Eurostar has agreed to purchase 12 trains, it said. Evolyn has...
Southeastern Fleet Upgrade Gears Up Southeastern has set out its latest plans for the refurbishment and upgrade of its train fleet, with a focus on improving reliability, sustainability...
New c2c Class 720 trains enter service Train operator c2c recently celebrated its new Class 720 trains entering passenger service with a surprise tribute to former Managing Director, Julian...
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...
OBB celebrates 100 years with Nightjet model ÖBB, Austria's largest mobility and logistics service provider, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in grand style. On September 30, 2023...
UK’s first battery-powered trains to run from new £80 mill... Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that the new £80m Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby will open its doors to passengers on...
Northern developing app providing ‘to-the-minute’ data on ... Northern is developing an app that will allow passengers to check ‘to the minute’ when their train was last cleaned. The app is part of a new plan-led...
Arriva Rail London extends London Overground contract afte... Arriva Rail London (ARL) has been granted a two-year extension to its contract with Transport for London (TfL) to operate the London Overground...
Azuma test train takes to the tracks as LNER trials possib... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) completed a test run from Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire and London King’s Cross, with the view to operating a direct...
Thameslink fleet set for ETCS digital upgrade Govia Thameslink are the latest operator to sign up to the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The operator has signed a £32.7 million contract to...
Road to Rail Incentives offered to get freight off the roa... Incentives to use rail rather than road for transporting freight are being offered by DP World. The global logistics company who own both Southampton...
New regional directors appointed at Northern It’s all change at Northern as the operator has announced new leadership appointments. Craig Harrop has been appointed interim regional director for...
‘Relationship Charter’ signed by LNER, Hitachi Rail and Ag... An Industry-leading approach to co-ordination and collaboration is being pioneered by London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Hitachi Rail and Agility...
Southeastern Trains hit halfway point in mainline fleet up... Southeastern Trains has hit the halfway point of its £10 million fleet upgrade as the 56th train has rolled out of the depot ready for service. The...
Government strip Transpennine Express of contract, bringin... Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced that he will not renew or extend the Transpennine Express (TPE) contract once it expires at the end of...
DLR timetable change set to deliver more frequent services... The DLR is set to welcome further timetable changes that will be introduced from Monday 15th May, providing passengers with enhanced journey times...
Anti-social behaviours to be curbed via classical music in... UK train operator Northern is set to embark on an audible journey to deter anti-social behaviour across 23 of its stations through playing classical...
New timetable announced on the eve of Elizabeth Line’s bir... As the Elizabeth Line reaches its inaugural anniversary, TfL is set to mark the occasion with improved travel and an enhanced timetable, starting from...
Northern timetable changes set to reflect passenger demand... UK train operator Northern is set to unveil a nationwide timetable change that will come into effect next month on Sunday 21st May, making key...
Wales’ inaugural hybrid train service launches on the Bord... Today marks a historic day for the Welsh rail sector, seeing the introduction of the first battery-hybrid trains used in regular passenger service on...
Avanti West Coast awarded six-month contract extension fol... It has been announced today that Avanti West Coast’s contract has been extended by a further six months by the Department for Transport, with the news...
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...
Lifesaving defibrillator installations across SWR’s networ... In a bid to improve the safety of passengers traversing the southern rail network, South Western Railway (SWR) is set to install publicly accessible...
Class 777 introduced for Kirkby line services The first phase of Merseyrail’s introduction of the new Class 777 trains is complete as a fully loaded timetable returns to the Kirkby line. Services...
Avanti’s Superfare tickets to cut costs for flexible trave... UK train operator Avanti West Coast is looking to attract passengers back to the railway through the launch of an innovative, low-cost ‘Superfare’...
Birmingham rail’s collaborative approach to tackling ‘peri... All three of Birmingham’s major railway stations are improving the passenger experiences as they traverse the network, trialling a new scheme that is...
Northern’s new screens to improve visually impaired passen... Passengers traversing through the Northern network will now benefit from improved customer information accessibility, thanks to the current...
Nationalisation awakes potential in the Caledonian Sleeper... After failing to live up to expectations, the Caledonian Sleeper rail service is set to be nationalised by the Scottish Government, as announced at...
Northern’s accessibility boosting partnership provides imp... Train travel in the North of England is set to get a major accessibility boost as train operator Northern has partnered up with the mobility scooter...
New zero carbon rail freight service launched UK rail infrastructure owner Network Rail has partnered with the countries newest train operator, Varamis Rail, to launch an innovative new rail...
Northern to bolster its driver and conductor workforce in ... Northern is looking to plug the train driver and conductor gaps within its workforce through a recruitment process in 2023, with the hopes of bringing...
Continued EV charging growth across EMR’s network In a bid to support the use of electric vehicles (EV) across the UK, East Midlands Railway (EMR) will begin the installation of four EV charging...
‘Blueming Marvellous Monday’ festivities replace January b... To help combat the Blue Monday feeling, Great Western Railway and Network Rail have teamed up with Samaritans to create ‘Blueming Marvellous Monday,’...
Lisa Leighton appointed as Northern’s People Director Train operator Northern has appointed Marks & Spencer executive, Lisa Leighton as its new People Director, responsible for the support of its 7,000...
Northern celebrated for inclusive workplace culture Northern have been celebrated by Northern Power Women (NPW), a leading equality campaign group, being shortlisted for the ‘Large Organisation of the...
TfW introduce reduced rail fares In a bid to entice the public to make the switch to sustainable travel in the new year, Transport for Wales is currently offering reduced pricings on...
The Tube: Inaugural underground rail service celebrates 16... Today marks a historic moment, as the Tube celebrates its 160th anniversary, highlighting how the world’s first underground railway continues to...
Northern ticket flash sale sees prices drop as low as 50p Today marks the inaugural day of Northern’s flash sale that will see five million train journeys ticket pricings slashed across the North of England...
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...
High-speed mobile coverage spreads across London Undergrou... Six London Underground stations will see the further rollout of high-speed mobile coverage for passengers, coming as the next stage of the Transport...
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...
Breakthrough after TfW and unions agree on pay deal There has finally been a breakthrough with the ongoing industrial action across the UK rail sector as Transport for Wales (TfW) has successfully...
ScotRail scraps peak fares in six-month trial ScotRail peak rail fares are set to be scrapped under a new six-month pilot scheme, beginning in April 2023. The Deputy First Minister John Swinney...
Doubt remains whether new timetables can resolve passenger... Major timetable changes being introduced this Sunday will see Avanti West Coast (AWC) return to three trains an hour on its London-Manchester route...
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...
SWR paints the town gold in triumphant award showing This year’s rendition of the Golden Spanner awards culminated with a triumphant showing for South Western Railway, seeing four classes of the...
Greater Anglia’s repeat reliability award win Greater Anglia’s jewel in its rolling stock fleet’s crown - the new four-carriage Class 755 bi-mode train - has recently been awarded the “most...
Rishi Sunak labels Avanti’s service deterioration “unaccep... At the recent Prime Minister’s Questions this past Wednesday, Rishi Sunak came down hard on Avanti for their failure to deliver on passenger services...
Northern to crack down on ticket 'chancers' Ticket 'chancers' will have to get up pretty early to pull the wool over Northern's eyes after the introduction of an innovative technology, that will...
UK rail passenger numbers reach 99% of pre-covid heights After slow but continuous growth since the easing of pandemic lockdown restrictions, the dwindling passenger numbers within the rail sector have made...
TfW champion women in transport roles through launch of We... Transport for Wales (TfW) are progressing the narrative of female empowerment within the rail sector, encouraging them to maximise their potential...
SWR take actions to safeguard vulnerable passengers South Western Railway (SWR) have officially become the second operator within the UK rail sector to achieve the accreditation of the British Transport...
Transport for the North announce trio of new directors The Transport for the North (TfN) has appointed its new Rail and Roads Director – Darren Oldham, who will also be coming into the organisation as...
London Waterloo usurps Stratford as the UK’s busiest stati... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have released their station usage statistics for the year between April 2021 and March 2022, which include the...
Major cash scheme set to bolster accessibility across the ... A huge accessibility enhancement scheme worth £250,000 from Northern Trains is set to improve passenger travel for disabled and older people on the...
TfN champions social inclusivity via Transport Strategy pu... Transport for the North (TfN) is currently consulting on the Socially Inclusive Transport Strategy (SITS), which provides a strong evidence-based...
Contemporary Class 66 upgrades to transform rail freight j... Coming as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, DB Cargo UK’s Class 66 locomotive (66039) has been delivered to Doncaster, where a digital...
Northern offer free travel for military personnel past and... The train operator Northern is set to hold remembrance events across their network throughout the upcoming weekend on Friday 11th November and Sunday...
Elizabeth line offers direct services into central London New ‘through routes’ have opened to join with the Elizabeth Line on Sunday 6th November, seeing lines from Reading, Heathrow, and Shenfield now...
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...
Northern pilot dementia accessibility scheme through new s... The train operator Northern is actively creating a more accessible and passenger friendly network as it has unveiled the first ‘dementia-friendly’...
Transport for Wales’s state-of-the-art new training facili... Transport for Wales are investing heavily into their workforce as they have unveiled a new training facility to prepare new staff to join their...
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...
Rail fine quintupling to curb fare dodging The fine for travelling without a train ticket in England is set to quintuple in early 2023, rising from £20 to the fivefold increase of £100. The...
Calls for Caledonian Sleeper renationalisation There are ongoing calls to the Scottish Government to re-integrate the Caledonian Sleeper into the ScotRail operations upon the culmination of Serco’s...
HS2 launch supplier guide encouraging UK businesses involv... The first phase of construction of Britain’s new HS2 route between Birmingham and London is currently expected to generate major job growth in the...
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...
Avanti West Coast must show ‘it is capable’ to secure a fu... After recent times of strife for rail operator Avanti West Coast, seeing major timetable and service issues, they have recently been granted a...
Jonathan Bray to step down as Director of the Urban Transp... After 15 fruitful years as Director of the Urban Transport Group, Jonathan Bray will be stepping down in April 2023. Throughout his tenure, since 2008...
ORR report highlights efficiency improvements with focus o... A recent report from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that the overall delivery of infrastructural efficiencies has remained good, seeing...
Mass disruption as crippling rail strikes continue The constant industrial action continues to plague the UK rail sector as strikes continue today in the form of a 24-hour walkout due to the ongoing...
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...
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...
Avanti West Coast introduce increased timetable The intercity rail operator Avanti West Coast will be increasing its services in the first stage of its recovery plan to restore passenger faith...
Northern trial Water-Trak technology to cut disruptions th... Rail operator Northern have begun the process of fitting new weather resiliency technology to its trains that will aid in combatting stray leaves on...
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...
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...
October industrial action announced Following the recent burial of the late Elizabeth II, rail unions have announced upcoming strike dates coming in for October, where members of the...
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...
Elizabeth Line service extensions to help cope with mourni... The State Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen is set to be one of the biggest events that the nation's capital has ever seen, with hordes of mourning...
Avanti West Coast increase timetable to afford mourners ch... The train operator Avanti West Coast has recently been met with widespread criticism and ire from the likes of Mayor for Greater Manchester Andy...
Passengers urged to plan ahead whilst travelling through L... The UK was shocked with the death of Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday 8th September and as the nation mourns her, thousands of people across the...
TfN pen letter to new Prime Minister calling for sustained... Upon the news of Liz Truss’ victory in the recent Conservative Party leadership race, thus becoming the UK’s third female Prime Minister, Transport...
Amended TPE timetable starting from Monday 12th September Rail travellers across the North West of England and Scotland are set to experience an amended temporary timetable for TransPennine Express across the...
Zone 1 tube journeys set to increase to peak time fares Following Sunday 4th September 2022, the Tube and Elizabeth line fares for Zone 1 journeys through to Heathrow will be charged at peak rate, also...
UK rail sector bolstering for surging energy costs The cost-of-living crisis and rising energy bills are set to ravage the UK citizen’s savings as people struggle to keep up with the surging costs of...
London transport network secures billions in major funding... Transport for London have reached a settlement with the Government to receive support on almost £3.6bn worth of upcoming projects, whilst also...
Northern launch major fare reduction across services In a massive bid to entice British passengers back to the rail sector, train operator Northern have launched a flash sale, seeing over 1,000,000...
UK rail sector records post-pandemic heights in passenger ... The UK has seen strong economic recovery in recent months post-pandemic, with industries across the nation returning to near regular levels of pre...
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...
South Western opens door for community project funding South Western Railway have launched the latest round of their Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF), announcing that they are inviting bids...
Avanti’s reduced timetable has drawn Andy Burnham’s ire Avanti West Coast have recently released a limited timetable for its services that includes severely limited journeys between Manchester to London...
London Bridge station forced into closure from catastrophi... A devastating fire has broken out in the railway arches in Southwark, South London that has caused travel chaos for thousands due to London Bridge...
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...
TfW publish their annual report for 2021/2022 Transport for Wales (TfW) has, this week, published its annual report and financial statements for the previous year up to the 31st of March 2022...
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...
Britain braces for surplus of strike action After a summer of historic industrial action across the rail sector, passengers must prepare for further 24 hours walk outs as further strike dates...
2-for-1 travel to historic sites offered across Wales The Transport for Wales (TfW) and Cadw have partnered up to offer passengers travelling to Wales’s historic landmarks 2-for-1 passenger entry...
Industry leaders call for end of disruptions before Common... It was announced weeks ago that member of the driver’s union ASLEF at eight different train companies, including LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express...
Northern employees to be trained to support vulnerable pas... The train operator Northern are introducing an innovative inclusion process that will see the training of its 7,000-strong workforce in how to...
Network Rail outline modernisation maintenance reforms Thursday 28th July marked the formal start of Network Rail’s legal consultation process with its trade unions addressing the maintenance reforms...
UK rail passenger numbers achieve 90-93% of pre-pandemic l... As the UK has emerged from pandemic restrictions, the rail sector has been trying to entice passengers to return to rail travel for their daily...
Transport for the North react to the Transport Committee’s... The Government have announced today plans to assess the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) for the North and Midlands through the Transport Committee, in an...
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...
Service information in anticipation of upcoming industrial... The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) recently announced plans for strike action that will take place on Wednesday 27th...
Birmingham braces for Commonwealth congestion The Commonwealth Games 2022 are fast approaching as it is set to be hosted in Birmingham, bringing a healthy dosage of tourism and potential travel...
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...
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...
SWR outlines business plan South Western Railway (SWR) has today published its business plan for 2022/23, outlining how the company will rise to the post-pandemic demands...
ORR report highlights Network Rail’s efficiencies, with ro... Network Rail have been found to continually deliver its planned efficiencies in 2021/22 through the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual assessment...
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...
Broken promises as RNEP has not been updated for over 1,00... The DfT’s RNEP - the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) showing the status of rail enhancement schemes at different stages of development – was...
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...
London Tube network welcomes high-speed mobile coverage Tube passengers will soon have access to high-speed mobile connectivity as they travel throughout the network, as Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have...
ORR annual report highlights required operator adjustments... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have released their annual rail consumer report today, showing how train and station operators have made...
Avanti West Coast partner with academia network with aims ... Avanti West Coast are acting as industry leaders as they are the first train operator to join the UK Rail Research Innovation Network (UKRRIN), a...
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...
Northern Line Night Tube to return in July The Northern Line Night Tube is set to make its triumphant return since being suspended in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Transport for...
Weekend travel advice for passengers outlined The ongoing rail strikes are continuing to cause disruptions and mass delays around the UK, as commuters try to navigate around the chaos. Rail...
TfL in funding crisis as emergency extension on existing d... Transport for London need to acquire a long-term funding deal from the Government, or we could see drastic impacts which could result in a million...
New South Western Railway Chief Operating Officer announce... South Western have announced the appointment of Stuart Meek as the new Chief Operating Officer, who will be joining the leadership team following the...
Recovery of rail post pandemic The rail industry has been in a steady state of recovery for passenger numbers since the pandemic measures have been lifted. It has been revealed that...
Train operators outline strike timetables and mitigation t... Over the last 24 hours most rail operators within the UK have published advice to their passengers covering the upcoming rail strikes, with some...
Network Rail detail new £1.25bn frameworks Three new procurement notices have been published by Network Rail for frameworks in its North West and Central Region, worth a combined £1.25bn. These...
FirstGroup reject £1.2bn takeover bid Scottish transport firm FirstGroup has formally rejected a proposed takeover bid worth £1.2bn from an American private equity firm; I Squared...
Strike action to potentially cost rail industry millions The potential, upcoming rail strike is moving closer by the day, due to thousands of workers voting overwhelmingly in favour of action. The...
Industry Leaders call on Shapps for Golborne Link’s inclus... Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has received a letter from The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG), Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Rail Freight...
How the SARM prototype could represent the future in weath... The rail industry, like every form of public transport, will often have daily operations affected by seasonal changes in the weather. It is vital for...
Rail Industry reacts to the Queen's Speech At yesterday’s royal address to Parliament, Prince Charles spoke on behalf of the Queen, outlining new legislation for various different sectors...
TransPennine Express is looking for individuals to maximis... TransPennine Express (TPE) are unveiling their brand-new apprenticeship scheme, which will seek to provide new opportunities for people to dip their...
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...
TransPennine Express to introduce sign language services Rail passengers in the North are to benefit from more accessible services, as TransPennine Express (TPE) introduces a new sign language service to all...
TFL disability badge scheme to ease rail travel for up to ... Transport for London (TFL) have been issuing their Please Offer me a seat Badge since 2017 and in those 5 years have helped to increase ease of access...
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...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals The Department for Transport (DfT) is supporting some of the most innovative transport projects across the UK, including across the rail industry, as...
Jubilee Night Tube to help boost London's night-time econo... Night Tube services will return on the Jubilee line in May and will help London’s night-time economic recovery from the pandemic. The night services...
CrossCountry to enhance passenger experience with new appo... Rail operator CrossCounty have announced the appointment of a new Service Delivery Director who will look to enhance passenger experience on the...
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...
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...
ScotRail brought back into public ownership for first time... ScotRail has officially been brought back into public ownership and will be run by the Scottish Government after 25 years out of public hands...
Northern recycling campaign to help reduce waste at statio... Northern is looking to improve the amount of recycling across its stations in the North as part its ‘When it’s read it’s Blue’ scheme. This follows...
Innovative ticketing project launched in Wales Bridgend County Borough Council has introduced a new initiative with Transport for Wales (TfW) making it easier for passengers to purchase tickets...
New Supply Chain Operations Director appointed at Network ... Network Rail has announced who is set to take over as the body’s new Supply Chain Operations Director this month. Mark Tarry is set to take over the...
East Midlands Railway and partners win award for work on n... East Midlands Railway (EMR) and its partners have been awarded a Golden Whistle Award for their work in introducing the EMR Connect fleet. The project...
Transport for Wales launch project to encourage more susta... Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched the new ‘Wales on Rails’ project encouraging more people to travel around Wales by rail. The new project is...
Avanti West Coast mark International Women's Day with fema... Avanti West Coast mark International Women’s Day with an all-female team taking control of the operator’s rail operations Control department. The...
West Midlands Trains announce appointment of new Managing ... West Midlands Trains (WMT) has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director to oversee WMT’s future operations and projects. Ian McConnell who...
Northern looking for engineering apprentices on World Engi... Northern are encouraging young people to apply for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme on World Engineering Day (Friday 4th March)...
New Head of Engineering appointed at Northern Northern have announced the appointment of Tony Plumbley as its new Head of Engineering as the operator continues its major fleet upgrade. Mr Plumbley...
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...
Transport for London continuing to push for longer funding... As part of the UK pandemic recovery, Transport for London (TfL) are continuing to negotiate with Government over the necessary funding package to...
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...
Manchester Piccadilly accessibility improvement works to b... In order to improve accessibility at Manchester Piccadilly station, improving the reliability of step-free access to Platforms 13 and 14, work is to...
East Midlands Railway opens new apprenticeship opportuniti... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched its recruitment drive to attract new Fleet Engineers in line with National Apprenticeship Week. EMR is...
Northern celebrates 25 apprentices completing training at ... As the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week ten apprentice train drivers and 15 apprentice train conductors have graduated with Northern. The 25...
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...
East Midlands Railway recognised as one of the country's T... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has been named one of the UK’s Top Employers for the sixth year in a row. Companies which gain certification as Top...
East Midlands Railway to invest £120k to improve station s... New CCTV cameras are to be installed at railway stations at Alsager, Belper, Matlock Bath and Willington after train operating company East Midlands...
Avanti West Coast launch Train Driver recruitment campaign Avanti West Coast has launched a recruitment campaign as they look to recruit 40 new train drivers across the country. The operator is looking to...
Transport for Wales complete refurbishment work on Class 1... Transport for Wales (TfW) has completed work on the refurbishment of its fleet of Class 175 long-distance trains. The refurbishment work was...
East Midlands Railway Aurora contract awarded to Sheffield... East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Hitachi Rail has chosen Sheffield manufacturing firm Stauff to supply numerous components for its new Intercity fleet...
LNER to support young people with skills and opportunities... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is set to kickstart it’s second work experience programmes, aimed at inspiring the next generation of rail...
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...
ScotRail plans will see ticket office opening hours reduce... In the first overhaul of ticket office opening hours in 30 years, rail operator ScotRail has announced plans which would see hours reduced at 120...
Government announces 3.8% rail fare rise set for next Marc... The Government has announced a 3.8% rise in rail fares is set to take place next year. The fare rise is set to come into effect next March. The...
South Western Railway introduce more peak time Island Line... South Western Railway (SWR) have announced two Island Line trains on the Isle of Wight are set to run per hour during peak hours from 20th December...
ScotRail open new engineering depot near Glasgow ScotRail has announced the opening of a new engineering depot at Cadder near Glasgow, continuing with ‘Fit For The Future’ investments. The new depot...
EMR introduce Class 156 trains to Barton-on-Humber route East Midlands Railway (EMR) have introduced Class 156 trains on the Barton-on-Humber route making its fleet fully accessible on all its routes. This...
New train service shows Government's commitment to Levelli... For the first time in 31 years a new direct train service has been launched between Middlesbrough and London. The new daily weekday service will...
New Merseyrail station given green light in Kirkby Work constructing a new £80m station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby is set to begin after planning permission was granted to the scheme. Approval was...
The fundamental shift to rail The modal transport shift is fundamental to the transport sectors decarbonisation strategy but currently, people are still choosing to take to the...
Transport for Wales introduce more services to timetable Transport for Wales (TfW) have announced there will be an increase in the number of services running on its network from December this year. From...
Govia Thameslink Railway join UK first co-operative energy... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has strengthened its commitment to sustainability through a new cooperative energy project with climate action group...
Transport for Wales launch new app for passengers on its n... Transport for Wales (TfW) is set to launch its new smartphone app which will provide enhanced features and a bilingual service. The new app will give...
Transport for Wales introduce new trains to its network Brand new trains have been added to the Transport for Wales (TfW) network as part of a £800m investment. The new trains will increase capacity in the...
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...
Transport for Wales to train next generation of train driv... Transport for Wales (TfW) set to train the next generation of train drivers as apprentices sign up for TfW apprenticeship scheme. TfW is the first...
Regular services return to Dartmoor Line Regular train services have returned to the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton for the first time in almost 50 years. The first passenger...
Northern looking for volunteers to act as Station Adopters... Northern are looking for volunteers to act as Station Adopters at a number of its stations across Merseyside. In their role as Station Adopters...
Network Rail set green targets for suppliers Network Rail’s Commercial and Procurement (C&P) team has reached an important climate milestone by partnering with suppliers agreeing to reduce their...
ScotRail win prestigious environmental awards ScotRail has been awarded for its commitment to tackling climate change and improving the environment with two Green Apple Awards. During the awards...
SLC Operations celebrate new status as passenger train ope... The Midlands based business SLC Operations (SLCO) has celebrated its new status as a licensed train operator with an appearance at COP26. SLCO is...
HS2 wins Gold Award for employee development HS2 Ltd have received the Gold Award from The 5% Club for its investment in employees and their continued development. The 5% Club’s 2021 Employer...
Built Environment Committee call for strategy on rail fare... The Built Environment Committee has written to the Rail Minister to call for the Government to set out a strategy for rail fare reform. The letter...
Chiltern Railways introduce new service to reduce congesti... Chiltern Railways have announced the introduction of an additional service at peak times to help tackle congestion for Buckinghamshire commuters. The...
South Western Railway take part in rail safety awareness p... South Western Railway (SWR) have joined with UK Youth as part of a campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of rail trespassing. As part of the...
Climate Train operates from the Netherlands to Scotland fo... A special ‘Climate Train’ has begun to operate between the Netherlands and Scotland to mark the start of the COP26 climate conference. The ‘Climate...
South Western Railway look to tackle single use plastics South Western Railway (SWR) expand partnership with ape2o in an attempt to reduce the use of single use plastics. Vauxhall and Richmond stations have...
Network Rail join Great Western Railway in passenger infor... Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) will be trialling a new information service supplying passengers with enhanced travel information. The...
Hull Trains announce improved timetable set to start in De... Hull Trains have announced that from December their timetable will return to pre-pandemic levels as more passengers return to Hull’s railways...
East Midlands Railway auction old wagon raising £700 for c... East Midlands Railway (EMR) have auctioned off a decommissioned 1970’s goods wagon raising £700 for the Railway Children Charity. The OBA wagon was...
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...
London Northwestern Railway to hold community conference n... London Northwestern Railway (LNR) are inviting communities across its network to get involved in its conference next month asking people to get...
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...
Report finds London North Eastern Railway can aid UK's pan... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) can play a key role in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic according to report from Steer. The report shows the...
Chiltern Railways provide extra seats on commuter services Chiltern Railways announce they will be adding a further 2,200 seats to its services every week by lengthening key services. Customer numbers have...
Greater Anglia reduce carbon output for second straight ye... Figures have revealed that Greater Anglia have reduced their carbon output for the second year in a row. Greater Anglia commissioned environmental...
South Western Railway announce completion of Petersfield C... South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the completion of its Petersfield Community Hub refurbishment project located next to Petersfield railway...
LNER launch Tomorrow's Talent programme on East Coast rout... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is inviting young people aged between 14 and 18 to apply for the Tomorrow’s Talent programme this month. The LNER...
First SE Trains services run today following Southeastern ... Today is the first day of services on SE Trains after Southeastern was handed over to the Government-owned service provider. Yesterday rail services...
TransPennine Express announce the hiring of new apprentice... TransPennine Express (TPE) have welcomed 17 new apprentices and graduates into the company as they look to expand their team. TPE have hired 14 new...
Northern set to take over Leeds' Neville Hill engineering ... Northern is set to take control of Neville Hill engineering depot in Leeds. The depot had previously been jointly managed by Northern and East...
Manchester to benefit from 2022 rail timetable revamp In order to reduce bottlenecks and provide more reliable journeys for 150,000 passengers across the Manchester rail network, a new train timetable to...
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...
Osterley becomes 89th step-free London Underground station The installation of new lifts at Osterley station has enabled step-free access from street level to the platform, becoming the 89th London Underground...
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...
Manchester’s Metrolink passes five million contactless jou... More than five million contactless journeys have now been completed on Metrolink services in Manchester since the launch of the pay-as-you-go...
Government takes over running of LSER services The government will take over running services on Southeastern from 17 October 2021, after a serious breach of the franchise agreement’s ‘good faith’...
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...
ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper franchises to benefit from... It was announced by the Scottish government that the current Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs) for the ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper franchises...
Network Rail completes major bridge repairs at Aire Bridge Network Rail has successfully completed work on a £2.1m project to repair and strengthen Aire Bridge in North Yorkshire. The project is expected to...
New cycle parking schemes set to encourage passengers to t... Six cycle parking schemes at stations across the BCP - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - and Dorset council areas have just been completed by...
Soham set to benefit from new station after 56 years witho... Across the August bank holiday weekend, a key milestone in the development of the new railway station for Soham was successfully completed by Network...
Greater Anglia: Passengers welcome brand-new electric comm... Passengers in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire have welcomed Greater Anglia’s first state-of-the-art electric commuter trains, which have recently...
Wimbledon Park becomes 86th step-free Tube station Wimbledon Park Tube is now the 86th tube station to have become step-free, following the installation of a brand-new lift, TfL has announced. It joins...
Network Rail: Next phase of Newcastle Central Station deve... The next phase of Newcastle Central Station’s multimillion pound transformation is set to kickstart in September. North East construction company...
Northern outlines £250k funding to improve station accessi... As part of efforts to transform railway accessibility across Northern’s network, the rail operator has announced £250k funding, split across 13...
#RTM365: Creating value for passengers in rail ticketing Rail passenger journeys and behaviours have changed since the pandemic, which implications for passenger experiences, ticket values and demand. Using...
West Coast Main Line to undergo £45m Wi-Fi coverage upgrad... Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line will see significantly improved Wi-Fi coverage on the route, following a £45m investment by operator...
Northern runs test trains on proposed Northumberland line ... Ahead of the proposed reintroduction of passenger services on the Northumberland line, Northern ran special rail services travelling on part of the...
New cameras installed on Severn Valley Railway Railcam UK Ltd, who install and operate webcams which provide views over mainline and heritage railway locations across the UK, have recently...
New LNER services to be introduced between Middlesbrough a... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) have announced new Azuma services are to run between Middlesbrough and London King’s Cross station from December...
Transport for Wales sign deal to purchase rail engineering... Transport for Wales (TfW) have signed a deal with Colas Rail UK to purchase specialist rail engineering firm, Pullman Rail Limited. Following a...
First GWR electric-only train runs to and from South Wales The first electric-only train to operate to and from South Wales has successfully been run by Great Western Railway (GWR). The operator did a test run...
University researchers develop algorithms to reduce rail d... Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new intelligent tool which can automatically detect delays on the tracks. Developed in...
Lab tests find no traces of Covid-19 at four major station... Two rounds of testing at four of the UK’s largest railway stations provided no traces of the Covid-19 virus, following analysis by university...
Vegetable oil powered train revealed An environmentally friendly locomotive that runs on used vegetable oil has just been unveilled, and will soon be carrying hybrid cars to France and...
Ep 26. Improving passenger experience in our stations, Mar... As a rail sector, we ultimately exist to serve two principal users: passengers and freight. Ensuring their journeys are smooth and efficient is...
Full Crossrail timetable not expected to be in operation u... The Public Accounts Committee has been told that a full, operational Crossrail timetable is not predicted to be in effect until May 2023, a full year...
Transport for Wales to highlight new innovations in showca... Transport for Wales (TfW) have unveiled the latest from a pioneering scheme designed to support start-up businesses and stimulate growth in Wales...
London Underground line suspended over weekend due to staf... Staff shortages, caused by control room workers receiving isolation alerts via the NHS Covid-19 app, led to the temporary suspension of a London...
Light rail receives £56m funding package to support vital ... The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced light rail operators across England will benefit from up to £56m in government funding to ensure...
ScotRail introduces digital ticketing options to improve j... ScotRail is going digital, as train operators’ plan towards greener and more sustainable travel. The railway company is following in the footsteps of...
HS2 on the look out for ground investigation contractors HS2 ltd announced this week that it is on the hunt for a team of specialist ground investigation contractors, in the hopes of extending Britain’s new...
TfL begins trial operations on the Northern Line Extension The Northern Line Extension has seen a major milestone reached as Transport for London (TfL) begins the start of trial operations on the new 3km twin...
Findings of Solent to the Midlands multimodal freight stud... The first phase of the Solent to the Midlands Multimodal Freight Strategy has been published today by Network Rail and Highways England. The strategy...
Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station officially transfe... Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station has been officially transferred to London Underground, bringing immediate benefits to commuters at Moorgate...
Greater Anglia revamp "less busy trains" tool Greater Anglia has just improved its “less busy trains” tool on their website to make it easier for rail passengers to know which are the least busy...
Kidbrooke rail station officially opened by Sir Peter Hend... A new station in Kidbrooke Village was officially opened on Friday by Network Rail’s chairman, Sir Peter Hendy CBE, with guests from Berkeley Homes...
First trains depart from HS2’s Willesden Logistics Hub The first trains, carrying spoil removed from HS2 construction works in London, has left the HS2 Logistics hub in Willesden. Carrying 1,470 tonnes of...
Greater Anglia trainee programme provides opportunities fo... Train operator Greater Anglia has welcomed ten young people onto one of its trainee programmes, helping them enter the world of work. Selecting ten...
Pride of ScotRail Train unveiled ScotRail has unveiled its Pride of ScotRail Train, as the operator supports Pride Month. The Class 334 electric train features the eye-catching new...
Transport for Wales to receive £70m additional funding Transport for Wales (TfW) is to received another £70m in funding to help support it to continue to operate services while passenger numbers remain...
Avanti West Coast to attempt London-Glasgow speed record Joining forces with Network Rail, Avanti West Coast are set to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow -...
Middlesbrough station platform work sees Azuma trains welc... Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the first LNER Azuma trains calling Middlesbrough station, as part of critical driver training. The station...
RSSB helping rail industry monitor Covid-19 risk As rail passenger numbers continue to increase with restrictions lifting, RSSB has been using transmission modelling to help the rail industry...
Transport for Wales introduces improved Cardiff-Holyhead r... As it continues to aim to improve rail services within Wales, Transport for Wales (TfW) has introduced a newly-improved service between Cardiff and...
Waterloo & City line reopens two weeks ahead of schedule The Waterloo & City line on the London Underground will reopen today for the first time in 15 months, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The...
Lowest annual levels of rail journeys recorded since 1872 Rail passenger journeys in Great Britain have fallen to the lowest levels of annual passenger usage since before 1872, Office of Rail and Road...
GB Railfreight restarts freight route last ran in 2009 The first loaded freight service from Stanton Gate since 2009 has been ran by GB Railfreight (GBRf), following a period of testing on the old route...
Empowering rail’s people: What the Williams Review means f... The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, previously known as the Williams Review, could very well change the face of the UK rail industry forever, with one...
Great British Railways: ‘A simplification, not renationali... The UK railways have undergone a shake-up. As part of the newly-published Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail - formerly the Williams Review - a number of...
Scotland’s Railway exceeds punctuality target New figures have shown that Scotland’s Railway has recorded near record levels of punctuality, with 95.5% of trains meeting the rail industry standard...
Tyne and Wear Metro appoint contractor on £100m works The appointment of a construction contractor has seen a £100m track dualling scheme which will see increased services, shorter journey times and...
Eurostar secures £250m financing agreement with lenders A £250m rescue package has been secured by cross-Channel rail operator Eurostar after coming to an agreement with shareholders and lenders. The agreed...
Major works completed on £1.5bn Midland Main Line Upgrade Progress on the £1.5bn Midland Main Line upgrade took a major step forward, as Network Rail completed its most substantial works to date. In the...
East Midlands Railway introduces all electric train servic... A new all electric train service, running twice hourly between Corby and London St Pancras, has been introduced by East Midlands Railway (EMR). EMR...
LNER reintroduces stored InterCity 225 trains into service Several InterCity 225 trains, which has been in temporary storage, are set to be reintroduced onto London North Eastern Railway (LNER) routes to help...
Industry celebrates its achievements on Railway Day As part of Railway Day, an annual Twitter celebration of the rail industry’s achievements set up by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the efforts of all...
NAO report outlines the £17.4bn annual spend on rail In 2019-20, the rail network in England cost £17.4bn in total expenditure, according to a new financial overview published by the National Audit...
Industry collaboration sees Avanti West Coast boost servic... As part of supporting passengers through a period of short-term timetable changes, as essential works are carried out on the West Coast Main Line...
New construction type of push buttons for glass doors laun... PK52 door opening push buttons are spread across the globe in a wide range of vehicles. For a decade, vehicle and door manufacturers have relied on...
#RTM365: The changing behaviours of passengers Lockdown measures are easing. We are beginning to return to the office; to our daily lives and routines. Which also means passenger numbers will begin...
ORR review leads to improved operator website accessibilit... Access to key information can be vitally important for keeping passengers up to date and safe when travelling, with train and station operators’...
The Rail Delivery group extends ‘Rail to Refuge’ scheme Train companies have come together to help more people escape domestic abuse and reach a safe refuge. The decision comes as figures show four...
Rail's new mandate: 'Times are changing' James Dowle, PA Consulting’s Global Head of Rail, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead Ailsa Cowen, about embedding a culture of change, innovation and...
Covid-safe Steam Services scheduled to return in April Covid-safe steam trains could be back in service as early as next month, as Swanage Railway announces plans to reopen in line with the Government’s...
Proposals submitted for rockfall shelter extension in Devo... Network Rail has submitted plans, to Teignbridge District Council, for the extension of the rockfall shelter which shields a key stretch of railway in...
Vital £3.5m upgrades at Dover Priory station complete Refurbishment work at Dover Priory station has been completed thanks to a £3.5m investment from Network Rail. The footbridge’s life span has been...
ORR confirm John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Of... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition. As is the...
Esk Valley line track upgrade in -17oC Upgrades to the track on the Esk Valley line were not halted despite the heavy snow in North Yorkshire. In freezing temperatures, Network Rail teams...
Network Rail save £40m thanks to revolutionary electric re... In a revolutionary world-first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge...
Bacteria busting technology being used on Euston station e... At London Euston station a new ultra-violet light is being used on escalator handrails in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs...
The rail industry continues to support victims of domestic... Support for domestic abuse victims has been extended by Network Rail following the implementation of an Online Safe Spaces service portal on its...
Network Rail continues commitment to increase biodiversity... Network Rail is carrying out vital work to remove trees and plants close to the railway in Market Harborough, whilst working to protect the...
East Kilbride electrification works to begin Preliminary works will soon begin to lay foundations for overhead powerlines along the East Kilbride-Glasgow Central railway as part of a multi...
Network Rail awards £900k design contract for Edinburgh Wa... Network Rail has awarded a £900,000 design contract to Mott MacDonald for the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan. The contract will involve design work to...
Network Rail teams continue to tackle graffiti Network Rail has deployed teams at London Euston and Liverpool to remove graffiti visible to residents and passengers. At London Euston special teams...
ORR: 74.7% of trains arrived on time between Oct/Dec 2020 The Office of Rail and Road has today (18 Feb) published its passenger rail performance statistics 2020-21 Q3. That numbers show that between October...
HS2 launches innovative approach to tackling biodiversity ... HS2 has announced a new approach to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), saving time, money and carbon output by minimising soil excavation...
Millions invested into West Midlands railway developments As part of Network Rail’s £3 million investment to renew track along key routes, the West Midlands is having 6km of track replaced. The works form...
Transport for the North told to hold off on NPR business p... Transport Minister, Grant Shapps, has instructed Transport for the North, to hold off on submitting the business plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail...
Britannia Bridge restoration works to protect vital rail l... The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from Feb 17th. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the...
Harwich branch line reliability improved Track, sleepers and ballast have been replaced by Network Rail on the Harwich branch line, following renewals and maintenance. The programme of works...
Transport industry praised for their work in vaccination r... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has thanked transport operators for their ongoing work on the frontline to help people get their Covid-19...
Building back better with apprentices High Speed 2 and Skills Minister Andrew Stephenson has paid tribute to apprentices and their employers around the country during National...
Race to fix West Coast main line landslip complete Railway engineers had to work against the clock to prevent the West Coast main line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by...
HS2 departing northwards with Phase 2a Act confirmed The HS2 Phase 2a: High-Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has been given Royal Assent (11 Feb) signifying the Government’s commitment to bring...
Network Rail tackle snow across West Yorkshire With more wintery weather forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, Network Rail’s teams are working tenaciously to keep train services...
Key track works planned between Ely and Kings Lynn Vital track works are set to be carried out by Network Rail between Ely and Kings Lynn to make services more reliable for passengers this month...
GTR’s first train in £55m fleet modernisation programme ba... The first of 270 trains in Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) £55m fleet modernisation programme have returned to service. The revolutionary programme...
Railway innovators invited to bid on £9m FOAK fund Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced the fifth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will...
Rail Technology Magazine launches RTM:365 Rail Technology Magazine are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
South London’s 1980s railway track and signalling to be mo... A major four-year package of work to modernise 1980s track and signalling on the lines into London Victoria station is about to begin. The upgrades...
Reston village set for new rail station for the first time... For the first time in more than half a century, a train station is set to open in the Scottish Borders village of Reston. The Scottish Borders Council...
Huge £3m track upgrade in Cornwall complete The biggest track investment in Cornwall since the 1950s has been completed by Network Rail. Over the past five weeks, the track has been renewed on...
Don’t Cut Here: Why HS2 East should reach Chesterfield and... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has detailed the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Scottish investment to support decarbonisation and modal s... Transport for Scotland has published their second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) to help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes for...
Railway reliability increased following a £1.4m Merseyside... A major railway bridge in St Helens has been refurbished following a £1.4m Network Rail investment as part of the Great North Rail Project. The bridge...
Progress continues on the Dawlish sea wall This Friday (5th) is the 7 year anniversary of the Dawlish storms and major work has taken place since to protect the wall and it's railway line. The...
Major signalling upgrade pending at Clacton-on-Sea Passengers are being reminded of the significant upgrade work taking place across 23-days around Clacton-on-Sea. The new computer-based signalling...
Network Rail replace two bridges in Norfolk Two new bridges have been replaced in Norfolk this weekend (31st of January), making them stronger and safer than before, to preserve a safe and...
Major £3m refurb of Stirling station roof to begin Network Rail will shortly begin work on a 10-month programme at Stirling station to deliver a £3 million investment to refurbish the non-glazed roofs...
Huge step taken as Greater Manchester takes over first rai... Today (1 Feb) marks a significant moment for Manchester’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester takes over operation of...
North East railway upgrade continues with signalling revam... Rail passengers in the North East are set to benefit from a better, more reliable rail service as a major project to modernise signalling continues...
Hitachi Rail reaches major milestone with first battery-po... Hitachi Rail has reached a significant milestone following successful tests of its first battery-powered tram in Florence. While traditional tram...
WYCA to discuss latest plans for £24.2m White Rose rail st... Discussions around plans for a £24.2m rail station at White Rose in Leeds is due to be discussed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
Ep. 25 The industry needs to take matters into its own han... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Gareth Dennis, a Railway engineer and writer. Gareth dissects the strong...
Stonehaven-Montrose recovery works underway The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until Monday, February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged...
Huge rail upgrades incoming for Greater Manchester and Yor... Vital rail infrastructure in the North of England will be upgraded this summer to support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)...
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade to push forward with building the South...
What is next for the Werrington tunnel? Following the UK engineering first, at Werrington, where an 11,000-tonne curved concrete box was successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line...
HS2 to begin construction on huge Victoria Road Crossover ... Momentous sheet piling work has been completed by HS2 contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways Joint Venture (SCS Railways) in Acton, West London...
Snow stopping the railways thanks to Network Rail helicopt... The heavy snowfall has caused numerous issues and delays over the past couple of weeks and Network Rail (NR) has worked to innovate around this...
Major £794m boost for rail links in the North and South A major £794m investment package is set to reopen two important rail routes closed more than 50 years ago has been announced today (23 Jan) by...
HS2 Minister issues Eastern Leg spot safeguarding statemen... A statement has been issued from Andrew Stephenson, HS2 Minister, following the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West...
Bombardier export deal secures $2.3bn from UK Government A major $2.3bn financing deal for the Cairo Monorail project in Egypt has been granted by the UK Government. This will help support an English plant...
Railway engineers battle against Storm Christoph Railway engineers across the North West are working to combat the effects of Storm Christoph as they continue to keep passengers and freight safely on...
ORR proposes new guidance on level crossing safety The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (20 Jan) released simpler guidance on level crossing safety to support the rail industry, traffic...
Network Rail donates laptops to pupils to help with remote... Over 70 children at St. Willibrord’s R.C. Primary School in Clayton, East Manchester, have received a donation of refurbished laptops from Network...
Greater investment in rail research could help level up th... A report commissioned by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Leeds, details how greater investment in rail research could be used to...
Plans for £42m Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station open... The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public consultation into plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line...
Rail industry responds to Transport for the North funding ... Following last week’s announcement (14 Jan) that the Transport budget for the North (TfN) is to be cut by 40%, the trade body for the UK rail supply...
Major accessibility upgrade back on track for Kidsgrove st... After stalling for more than a year, Kidsgrove stations multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade is now underway. From today (18 Jan) work to...
Xrail Group secure 4-year maintenance contract in Spain Over the next 4 years, commencing from the 1st of January 2021, Xrail has been sub-contracted to deliver around the clock Corrective and Preventive...
Network Rail named in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards... Network Rail has been ranked 29th in the top 50 best places to work in the UK by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, as...
Huge upgrade to passengers lifts at Macclesfield station Improvement work as part of the Great North Rail Project continues this week at Macclesfield station. The station's lifts are set to be replaced as a...
New opportunities arising in HS2 for those returning to wo... To coincide with HS2’s continued drive to create employment opportunities for local people and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups...
State-of-the-art signalling to be installed at Birmingham ... Major works are set to take place throughout 2021 at Birmingham New Street, starting on the 24th of January. A rolling programme of platform closures...
Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Stagecoach Supertram and Network Rail have partnered together to launch the Tram Train Pilot...
A UK engineering first as 11,000 tonne tunnel is installed... A UK engineering first is set to take place as a huge 11,000-tonne curved concrete box is to be pushed under the East Coast Main Line (ECML). The...
Vital work continues on East Coast Upgrade Work on the £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade is set to continue throughout January with people intending to travel at the weekends reminded to check before...
HS2 to launch innovative project-wide health and safety pa... A major step has been taken by HS2 and its contractors in developing health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by...
ORR: Ticketing & refunds policy deemed biggest complaints ... Office of Rail and Road has published their statistics on passenger rail service complaints about the second quarter of 2020-21 (July, August...
Scotland’s Railway sees £16m of major investment works Scotland’s Railway has received £16m of enhancement work to bring more reliable services for passengers and freight customers. Network Rail engineers...
Hydrogen rail on track for Scotland’s railways A game-changing project has been launched in hopes of delivering a production-ready hydrogen train in Scotland by November this year. A rail...
Brand-new platform unveiled at Leeds station The highly anticipated brand-new platform 0 at Leeds station has been revealed today by Network Rail. Images of the new platform have been released...
Transport for the North say 2021 must be a major year for ... Transport for the North (TfN) have detailed, in their submission to the Union Connectivity Review chaired by Sir Peter Hendy, how a more joined-up...
Gatwick Airport Station: How is the £150m project progress... Gatwick Airport station is undergoing a momentous £150m transformation to relieve crowding, improve accessibility and reduce delays for commuters and...
Hull Trains suspend services for a third time For a third time, Hull Trains from the 9th of Jan temporarily suspending all services in response to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The decision comes...
Reliability improvements across Harwich branch line Upgrade works to make train services more reliable on the Harwich branch line have begun. Track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced by Network Rail...
Ep.24 Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & ... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests. Paul Appleton, Deputy Director of Railway Safety and HM Deputy...
HS2 continues recruitment drive for 2021 In the final months of 2020, September through to December, HS2 Ltd recruited 300 people out of the 500 they anticipated filling their new job...
Bring in the WaveWalker In February 2014, severe storms battered England’s southern coast and the sea-front railway running through Dawlish, Devon, felt the full force of the...
End of an era for 82-year-old Isle of Wight trains The residents of the Isle of Wight bid farewell to their iconic trains yesterday (Jan 3rd), which are estimated to have travelled in excess of 3...
RIA: Restoring Your Railway and Coventry Shuttle The third day of RIA’s latest Unlocking Innovation event series covered two exciting areas for the industry, the Coventry Shuttle and the Department...
Major investment in Glasgow’s railway this Christmas Momentous work is set to take place throughout the festive period to improve journeys from 2021 for rail passengers in Glasgow. Engineers will be...
New safety initiative launched by Community Rail Partnersh... The Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have teamed up with Network Rail to promote safe use of level crossings. Children in...
Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
RIA: Tram/train and light rail schemes in the UK Day two of RIA’s Unlocking Innovation series on Light Rail featured discussions surrounding tram/train and light rail schemes across the UK, with...
EMR use driver training bubbles to fast-track new fleet in... East Midlands Railway has successfully innovated around social distancing guidelines in order to deliver two new trains into the EMR fleet. After...
RIA: The Latest Innovations in Light Rail The Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) final Unlocking Innovation series of 2020 is focusing on the Light Weight and Low-Cost Railway, examining the...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
RBF continues to support families over Christmas Christmas will arrive early this year for hundreds of rail families with children thanks to the UK based rail charity, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF)...
Space and seats doubled on Great Northern Fen Line Passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, starting from yesterday (13 Dec), were treated to their new twice-longer eight-carriage...
FirstGroup to lose two franchises FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Government over the close of two rail franchises, the multi-national transport group has said. The...
HS2: Work experience for students who deferred university ... HS2 is supporting the government’s initiative for students who had planned to study this year, but who were offered a deferred university place, would...
Network Rail plan to alter Croydon railway bottleneck Network Rail’s plans to fix railway bottleneck in Croydon have been met with strong support from passengers and the community following a widespread...
Over 1.5m Christmas cards & more to be delivered by freigh... As the demand for goods increases around Christmas time, you would think you’re like for seeing an increase in lorries on the road, contributing to...
Major resignalling work set for Birmingham New Street Birmingham New Street passengers are being asked to double-check their platforms, throughout 2021, before travelling as work continues to replace...
‘Sunflower’ Christmas tree highlights support for those wi... A Christmas tree decorated in sunflowers has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities...
Multi-million-pound upgrade complete on North Yorkshire ra... Network Rail has completed a humongous £9.8 million upgrade to the rail route between Knaresborough and Poppleton which will advance services for...
NRIL: Decarbonisation of the North’s network is key to ‘le... The Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have published a White Paper setting out how the region can decarbonise its railways. The report details...
Crossrail confirm Farringdon station construction is compl... The Farringdon Elizabeth line station has successfully reached a momentous milestone with the completion of construction activity, Crossrail has...
HS2 to boost tourism in Cumbria The Lake District’s 2040 Visitor Travel Vision is set to receive a welcome boost through the proposed High Speed Two passenger service travelling...
Community Rail groups and the rail industry must work toge... Following the recent Transport for the North Community and Rail User group event, an agreement was reached between attendees that they must work in...
£29 million pledged to Stoke-on-Trent and Longton train st... Longton train stations and other transport networks around Stoke-on-Trent are set to receive £29 million of funding. The funding is part of the...
Ep. 21 The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the...
Impact of the pandemic felt in ORR rail finance report It’s not a surprising statement to suggest the Covid-19 pandemic has had a sizeable impact on the rail industry and it’s financial situation, but a...
Ep. 20 Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Tom Moran, Managing Director of Thameslink & Great Northern. Tom spoke about...
Rail Minister and industry members join forces to tackle s... Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has sworn to lead the ongoing battle to tackle suicide on Britain’s railways, during a virtual event with industry...
Spending Review 2020: £2bn for transport Today (25 Nov) Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review 2020 speech. Within his speech he said that over £2 billion is to be used to keep...
Network Rail to work with White Ribbon UK to help tackle d... Network Rail has been approved as a White Ribbon UK accredited organization, demonstrating its commitment to encouraging collective action to change...
Students to avoid changing journey fees this Christmas Students who may have already booked their train tickets to travel home for Christmas, before the recent announcement of the student travel window...
Fridays now ‘off peak’ on Avanti West Coast Friday morning peak restrictions has been removed on Avanti West Coast long distance journeys to and from London Euston starting from today, 20...
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade...
Greater Anglia trains test negative for Covid-19 Greater Anglia have been working alongside a provider of testing, inspection and compliance service to test for Covid-19 on its trains, and every test...
Network Rail partners with Southern Water and local commun... Network Rail are working in collaboration with the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership and Southern Water to recycle rainwater for use by station...
West Coast main line and Euston HS2 upgrades in 2021 Network Rail has announced vital upgrades on the West Coast main line and at London Euston in spring/summer 2021. The work, part of Britain’s Railway...
TfL: Major work at South Kensington tube station in Feb 20... Transport for London (TfL) has today advised passengers who use South Kensington Tube station that vital work to replace escalators starts in late...
PM publishes Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolut... Today the Prime Minister has published and set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
Ilford station's new entrance steelwork complete The steelwork for the new station entrance at Ilford on Cranbrook Road has been completed. The steel framework makes up a new, modern and spacious...
Improving communication for disabled passengers on the rai... Using public transport has always been a source of frustration and anxiety, and sometimes outright impossible, for disabled people with obstacles such...
East West Railway begins second phase of rolling stock pro... East West Railway Company, (EWR Co), is set to resume market engagement with possible train suppliers, as its rolling stock procurement process enters...
Severn Tunnel road-to-rail emergency vehicle revealed Ambulance crews and firefighters will now be able to reach emergency situations in the Severn Tunnel much faster as a new, dedicated road-to-rail...
Dawlish sea wall second section underway Network Rail have begun working on the second section of the new, larger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will allow for greater protection of the...
East Coast Upgrade continues ahead of six-day Christmas cl... Network Rail are pushing on with work just outside of King’s Cross station which is part of the £1.2 billion East Coast Main Line upgrade, the route...
Local firm to design East Midlands Railway Aurora fleet in... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has selected a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora fleet. DGDESIGN has worked with a vast array of...
Greater Anglia continue to test new fleet of commuter trai... Greater Anglia are continuing diligent testing of their new fleet of commuter trains in the build-up to them entering passenger service later this...
Network Rail in the top 20 apprentice employers in England... Network Rail has been recognised as one of the top 20 apprentice employers in England in the National Apprenticeship Service’s Top 100 Apprenticeship...
Department for Transport confirms HS2 northern bills will ... The Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that Phase 2b of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be divided into numerous bills which will be passed through...
University of Leeds signs East Coast Main Line research ag... The University of Leeds has signed a £10 million co-investment agreement with companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main...
Network Rail accredited as Real Living Wage employer Network Rail have received approval to become an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage rates for 2020/21 have been announced as...
How are GTR building back better, greener and faster? Steve White, Govia Thameslink CEO, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead, Ailsa Cowen, about their recent awards, how they will continue to work to prevent...
Why is the East Coast Main Line Upgrade so vital to passen... The East Coast Upgrade. One of the biggest programme’s our railway has ever undertaken. With £1.2bn being spent on the revolutionary upgrade to allow...
Progress continues for Inclusive Transport Strategy As today (3 Nov) marks Purple Tuesday 2020, an initiative that aims to improve the customer experience for disabled people, Rail and Accessible...
EMR introduces first of new regional train fleet East Midlands Railway have introduced their first, highly anticipated, train as per of their new regional fleet. The Class 170 “Turbostars”, which...
New station building at Gatwick Airport underway Work began yesterday (1 Nov) on Gatwick Airport’s huge, modern railway station concourse, as the first train arrived at one of the platforms that has...
Avanti West Coast set to transform Motherwell cross-border... Motherwell is set to see a transformation in services as Avanti West Coast announces plans for a major timetable boost on its Anglo-Scottish route...
Aberdeen-Dundee rail line to reopen tomorrow The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee will reopen on Tuesday (3 Nov) following the completion of work to repair the line following August’s...
£1.7bn bailout for TfL from Government A secondary funding and financing package for Transport for London, worth up to £1.7bn, has been agreed by the Government. The package will deliver...
Rail Wellbeing Live has 9,000 sign ups and counting With Rail Wellbeing Live taking place next week, more than 9,000 people have now signed up, making the event the largest ever dedicated to health and...
A boost of £1.5m for Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle new stati... Plans to build a new £1.5m station in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle area have begun to progress following investment from the Liverpool City Region...
Greener and brighter stations across Hampshire and Surrey Network Rail hope to save 25% in electricity by rewiring and relighting their Wessex Route stations. Worcester Park and Andover stations are two of...
Network Rail releases world-first targets to tackle global... Network Rail have today announced a world first, they are set to become the first rail company in the world to set the most ambitious Science-Based...
West Coast main line passengers warned of disruption today... With heavy-rain forecast today (29th Oct) passengers travelling through Lancashire and Cumbria are being warned of slower-than-usual journeys and...
ScotRail launches new engagement panel Scotland’s Railway has reformed its Stakeholder Panel as it continues to engage with the railway’s key stakeholders. The original Stakeholder Panel...
Multi-million-pound track upgrades in Cumbria Rail passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan ahead next month when travelling due to Network Rail upgrading track near Bootle station. On five...
Covid-19 disrupted rail journeys to avoid admin fees on Ad... Extra protections have been to put in place for rail passengers to ensure they are not left out of pocket from Covid-19 related local restrictions...
Wales and Borders rail franchise put under public control Transport Minister, Ken Skates, has today (Oct 22nd) announced in light of significant decline in passenger numbers the Welsh Government has decided...
Bridge renewals in North Yorkshire this weekend From this weekend, multi-million-pound bridge upgrades are taking place on the Settle to Carlisle line in North Yorkshire, to make the railway more...
TfN: Global competition for the future of rail and other t... Today (20th Oct) Transport for the North has launched a procurement to notify the development of a ‘Smart North Ecosystem’ to join the region’s rail...
HS2 publishes viaduct designs for Edgcote and Lower Thorpe... HS2 have revealed the latest designs for the Edgcote and Lower Thorpe Viaducts as the project began a four-week online engagement event for...
Major upgrades in the Lewisham area this festive season Rail passengers in Kent and South East London are advised to plan ahead for their travel around the Christmas and New Year period as work to advance...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via electrification At such a vital time for the UK and the rail industry, with the UK’s Net Zero target less than 30 years away and the impact that Covid-19 has and will...
Network Rail spending with SMEs surpasses £2.5bn in 2019-2... Britain’s rail industry has a key part to play in its economic growth, and in light of current Covid-19 outbreak, also its recovery. The railway...
Glasgow Queen Street wins World Cup of Stations 2020 The results are in and Glasgow Queen Street has been named Britain’s favourite station in the World Cup of Stations 2020. Out of 2,579 stations across...
Track repairs begin at Stonehaven site Following the Stonehaven derailment on August 12th, the latest stage in extensive recovery and reinstatement works has begun. Network Rail engineers...
New contract signed for Arriva CrossCountry A new contract has been announced today (16th Oct) by Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, between the Government and Arriva CrossCountry. Arriva...
£1.7m invested by TransPennine Express into further cleani... An efficient cleaning programme is already in place, but the extra uplift will see more than 9,400 further cleaning hours, allowing a dedicated team...
New £15m Kintore station rejoins Scottish railway Kintore re-joined Scotland’s Railway this morning (Oct 15th) with the opening of the town’s new station, following an absence of 56 years. Funded by...
Network Rail’s ‘open data’ programme begins The working condition of 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators across nearly 500 stations will soon be available for passengers to view in aid of helping...
HS2 welcomes over 400 new apprentices Within HS2’s Skills, Employment and Education Strategy released back in 2018, they committed to creating at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the...
Cumbrian river restored to original path to protect West C... Network Rail is working with the Eden Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England and landowners to return the River Leith near Thrimby back to...
£17m Government boost for Southampton’s rail freight capac... Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today announced a further £17 million is to be invested into a major rail upgrade to freight services in...
London rail stations brought to life with new architectura... A series of eye-catching benches by up-and-coming architects have been revealed at some of London’s largest railway stations, following a design...
Dog saves owner from oncoming train in East Yorkshire A pedestrian had a narrow escape with an oncoming train in East Yorkshire after his dog alerted him to the oncoming train. Network Rail and Northern...
Rail Delivery Group announce leadership changes The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced changes to its leadership that will certify the organisation is prepared to support probable reforms...
Further work on £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade in October No trains in or out of London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services to or from St Pancras International via Finsbury Park, on Saturday 17th and...
Rail Delivery Group announce leadership changes The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced changes to its leadership that will certify the organisation is prepared to support probable reforms...
Ep.17 Becoming a data-driven railway, Kelley Quirk and Mar... This week host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests from Network Rail. Martin Mason, Programme Manager, at Network Rail’s Digital Railway and Kelley...
Rail franchises to end, making way for a new railway After 24 years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has today (21st Sept) announced that rail franchising is to end, forming the early steps towards...
East Coast Main Line: £216.2m contract to increase power s... Following a £216.2m contract awarded by the Rail Electrification Alliance, The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade can move forward into its...
Network Rail and Highways England publish ‘New Station Gui... Network Rail and Highways England have collaborated to improve Britain’s transport infrastructure for rail passengers and road users, making it easier...
Nexus’ new £362m Metro fleet keeps infamous yellow Metro’s £362m new train fleet have been revealed to be bright yellow, as Nexus launches a major public consultation on its interior design. Nexus, the...
£10m boost for Gatwick Airport station upgrade Platform extensions, across three stations in West and East Sussex, have now been completed by Network Rail through funding from the Department for...
Heart of Wales line to partially reopen following storm da... From November, passengers will again be able to travel on a section of the Heart of Wales line, which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea, as Network Rail...
Grant Shapps calls on Network Rail to help tackle graffiti Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has published a letter to Network Rail in regards to the prevalence of graffiti on Britain’s rail network. The letter...
Scotland’s greener train project progresses Scotland’s goals of a greener railway are coming ever closer with the next stage of a hydrogen train demonstration project underway. As part of the...
New collaboration between DfT and East Midlands transport ... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has today (3 Sept) set out a new collaboration agreement between local leaders in the East Midlands in order to...
Aldrington station refurbished ahead of schedule Passengers at Aldrington station, in East Sussex, are to set benefit from newly improved platforms following a £500k investment. Engineers have...
ORR and the rail industry are working together to improve ... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the rail industry are working together to develop passenger information. Following ORR’s call earlier this year...
LNER boost services as passengers return As many people begin their usual commute again today, whether that’s back to work or back to school, many rail franchisers have increased their...
Major investment for signalling upgrade in Manchester Manchester’s railway signalling system is set to be brought into the 21st century as part of the Great North Rail Project. Tens of millions of pounds...
New electric train fleet revealed for Birmingham’s Cross-C... The electric train fleet set to transform travel on Birmingham’s Cross-City Line has been revealed to rail passengers in the West Midlands. A sneak...
Welsh Government call for backing of South Wales Main Line... Plans for new train services and stations in south-east Wales have been outlined by the Welsh Government, who have called on the UK Government to...
Transport Secretary commits to a resilient railway Network Rail’s provisional report on the Stonehaven tragedy, commissioned by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps immediately after the event, has...
Work begins to restore passenger services to Leven The first phase of work by Network Rail is set to begin as part of the restoration of passenger services to Leven. Engineers will be carrying out...
HS2 trials AI solution to diminish carbon emissions HS2’s plans to reduce its carbon emissions are forming as part of a new carbon and cost estimating solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Network Rail & Bombardier offering work experience for stu... In response to numerous students deferring their higher education place this year, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the government have assembled the...
The Path to Rail Safety Excellence! The regulator has published 10 recommendations to help improve how the rail industry makes health and safety interventions effectively and efficiently...
Government Unveils Game-Changing Rail Reforms Plans for a landmark bill to rewire Britain’s railways, including setting up a powerful passenger watchdog to give passengers a voice and hold train...
Rail industry growth must be maintained to help EU meet cl... Supporters from across the European institutions and other key stakeholders alerted Europe could miss out on creating jobs and reducing transport...
New climate change projections for rail industry The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has developed a standardised set of climate change scenarios for the rail industry, to enable a consistent...
Welsh Secretary: rail “number one priority” in Spending Re... The Secretary of State for Wales said that rail is her “number one priority” for Wales, in an appearance before the Welsh Affairs Committee. Speaking...
How the RSSB's New Time Standard is Transforming the Indus... The Rail Safety and Standards Board have set out requirements and guidance for the use, interpretation and formatting of time and date information...
Railway Industry Association's Open Letter to the Secretar... In an open letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has reflected on the first six months of rail policy...
A new vision for national transport Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has today unveiled her vision for a more integrated and locally-led transport strategy across England...
Network Rail, Transport for Wales, and Avanti West Coast L... Network Rail has partnered with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast to introduce a dedicated local railway unit for North Wales: Rheilffordd...
Euston Station Trials Earlier Boarding Network Rail and its partners, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway, are introducing a trial of earlier boarding for trains departing...
RIA Urges Chancellor to Boost Rail Investment for Economic... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase investment in the UK's railway network to drive economic...
RIA Urges Government to Clarify Rail Enhancement Plans for... The Railway Industry Association (RIA), representing UK rail suppliers, has called on the new Government to clarify its plans for rail enhancements...
Stronger collaboration for Network Rail and ScotRail In another step towards delivering a safer, more reliable, and greener railway, Network Rail and ScotRail have signed a new agreement, building on a...
ORR Approves Network Rail’s Plan to Enhance Train Performa... The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has officially accepted Network Rail’s comprehensive plan aimed at improving train performance across Wales and...
RIA Urges UK Rail Investment in Autumn 2024 Budget Submiss... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out its key policy ‘asks’ as part of its Autumn 2024 submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Budget on...
Shadow Great British Railways Launched: Nationalisation of... Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched a shadow version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways. The establishment of Shadow...
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...
Report into fare removal published Transport Scotland has announced that it has published analysis into its pilot to remove ScotRail Peak Fares. The year-long pilot saw the Scottish...
RSSB Rule Book changes to save industry millions The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) will make changes to its Rule Book next month to improve safety and save the rail industry millions of...
Louise Haigh issues CrossCountry ultimatum Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has written to the Interim Managing Directors of CrossCountry, threatening to “take further action” regarding...
East Midlands leaders demand better rail services Leaders across the East Midlands have come together to call for a long-term plan to improve regional rail services. This comes following a report from...
HS2 annual report reveals £2bn cancellation cost HS2 has published its annual report and accounts for 2023-24, revealing the extent of the costs incurred by the cancellation of Phase 2 of the project...
Restoring Your Railway Fund axed in spending cuts Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that several projects financed by the Restoring your Railway (RYR) Fund will be terminated as part of a string...
Ep. 59 What a Labour Government means for rail Railway Industry Association (RIA) Chief Executive Darren Caplan joins the latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast. Darren discusses...
Burnham recommends DfT cancel Avanti contract Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has written to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to recommend the cancellation of Avanti West Coast’s contract...
Northern Director and Tees Valley Mayor discuss ‘back to r... The new managing director of Northern, Tricia Williams, has sat down with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to discuss rail services in the region. Both...
King announces Government will launch Great British Railwa... The King has announced legislation that will lead to the establishment of Great British Railways during his State Opening of Parliament. His Majesty...
Establishing a compelling case for change Naomi Green, The Managing Director of England’s Economic Heartland (EEH), addressed a packed TransCityRail SOUTH this morning (11th July). Her message...
Network Rail Chairman appointed Transport Minister The Department for Transport has confirmed the appointment of Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE as a Minister of State in the Department for Transport...
RIA looks ahead to partnership with new Government The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the result of the 2024 General Election, with a statement from Chief Executive Darren Caplan...
Labour landslide means new dawn for British rail It’s official – the United Kingdom has a new Government, and as predicted by almost every poll since late 2022, it is Labour leader Keir Starmer...
Exclusive: The Green Party’s vision for a sustainable rail... The Green Party’s National Spokesperson for Transport and Healthy Streets, Matt Edwards, has told Rail Technology Magazine the steps his party would...
EU rail efficiency legislation questioned by rail freight ... The Council of the European Union has adopted its negotiating position on a new piece of legislation to create a more efficient rail infrastructure in...
Labour’s vision for rail includes public ownership commitm... The Labour Party has set out its vision for the UK’s rail network, with the Party’s manifesto outlining plans for a modern transport network. Keir...
Rail freight sector courts next government for investment Rail Freight Group (RFG) has launched its “Delivered by Rail Freight” manifesto, a cross-industry campaign to emphasise the crucial role of rail in...
Conservatives present vision for UK’s rail network The Conservative Party’s newly-revealed election manifesto details Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposals for the future of the UK’s rail network...
RIA’s five-point plan for the next Government The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has put forward five suggestions for UK rail to the next Government. In its 2024 manifesto, RIA has called on...
Public Accounts Committee finds DfT reform failings A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has assessed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) progress in implementing the ambitious reforms...
Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in move ... The government is exploring the possibility of lowering the minimum age to become a train driver in a bid to fortify the workforce and secure services...
Alstom recognised globally Alstom has announced that it has received the second highest rating on corporate social responsibility commitments in Canada. By receiving the...
Alstom supporting community projects Alstom is providing financial backing for a number of community and charity-led projects around the UK and Ireland, through its Community Project Fund...
Rail nationalisation pledged In a speech this morning, the Shadow Transport Secretary has pledged to shake up rail by nationalising the nation’s railway. This would come through...
ORR reveals dissatisfaction among disabled rail users A report by The Office of Rail and Road has revealed that some disabled passengers experience accessibility difficulties with the rail complaints...
Partnership agreed between Portuguese and UK railway indus... Two leading Portuguese and UK railway trade bodies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will lead to greater cooperation and collaboration...
Network Rail publishes CP7 Delivery Plan Network Rail has published its delivery plan for Control Period 7. The new plan provides a detail overview of Network Rail’s vision for the United...
Network Rail CEO reflects on CP6 successes The chief executive of Network Rail, Andrew Haines, has reflected on the organisation’s accomplishments during Control Period 6, days before the...
Rail ticket pricing transparency improved The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has conducted “constructive and positive” talks with seven third-party ticket retailers to improve the transparency...
Government committee scrutinises East West Rail This morning saw the East West Rail Project scrutinised by the government’s transport committee, following a report from the National Audit Office...
TRU keeping workforce pledges on track Rail professionals from the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) have reaffirmed their commitment to developing the workforce in celebration of this year...
European Parliament Approves Railway Reforms to Boost Cros... The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee have unanimously adopted its position on the use of railway infrastructure in the Single...
£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...
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...
Rail Partners Launch Manifesto for a Thriving British Rail... Rail Partners, the body which represents leading train operating companies in Britain, has unveiled their "Manifesto for Rail", outlining a five-point...
London Overground Lines Get Historic Makeover London's iconic transportation network is getting an upgrade as each of the six Overground lines that cover the Greater London network will now boast...
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...
Tap-in, tap-out rail trials coming to the West Midlands an... Commuters in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester are to benefit from simpler, more flexible travel as new pilot schemes have been announced by...
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...
Transport data strategy needs more ambition The first session of the Transport Committee's inquiry into the future of transport data revealed a lukewarm reception for the government's strategy...
Rail Delivery Group appoints new chair The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the appointment of David Brown, Managing Director UK Trains at Arriva, as its new Chair. Brown, a seasoned...
New Chief Inspector of the Railways appointed The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that one of its current deputy chief inspectors will succeed Ian Prosser CBE in the summer as HM Chief...
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...
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...
The future of rolling stock discussed at Transport Committ... The future of rolling stock in this country was debated by the Transport Committee yesterday as the industry continues to struggle to build a...
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...
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...
Draft Rail Reform Bill receives mixed response The Government has included a Draft Rail Reform Bill in the King’s Speech, which was delivered yesterday. The draft bill includes legislation on 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...
The Confidence in rail industry at five-year low, RIA surv... A new survey conducted by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has found that over half of rail suppliers believe the industry will contract in the...
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...
HS1 Ltd launches its nine-point manifesto to help rail ind... HS1 Ltd, currently the only operating high-speed rail line in the U.K and runs the Channel Tunnel has launched a manifesto that it hopes will drive...
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...
Hitachi Rail refiles notice of merger of Thales with Europ... Hitachi Rail has refiled its merger notification with the European Commission, formally restarting the merger clearance process for the acquisition of...
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...
CrossCountry awarded new eight-year contract Long-distance train operator CrossCountry have been awarded a new contract from the Department for Transport (DfT) to continue running passenger...
Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after signifi... The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded Avanti West Coast a long-term contract, which will enable them to deliver improved services for...
The rail industry is sleeping as rail chiefs defend TransP... The rail Industry has gone to sleep in the UK. That’s the belief of Robin Gisby, the CEO of the Department for Transport (DfT) OLR Holdings, the...
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...
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...
Network Rail and its Dutch equivalent, ProRail sign new de... Network Rail and Dutch rail infrastructure manager, ProRail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue their partnership on railway...
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...
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...
Rapid action needed by High Speed 1 to address issues acco... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called for rapid action by High Speed 1 (HS1) to address missed targets on lift, escalator, and travelator...
Network Rail delivering for Scotland’s passengers and frei... Network Rail has announced that major investment is being planned for the next control period of Scotland’s railway. With the publishing of its five...
Transport consultants Amey launches ReStart programme to s... Transport consultants, Amey Consulting has launched a new programme to support qualified, skilled and experienced STEM professionals re-enter the...
Collaboration agreement between Network Rail and Swiss Rai... Network Rail, and Swiss rail operator SBB have signed an agreement to work together on a number of areas, including artificial intelligence, digital...
UK need to act now on rolling stock or thousands of jobs c... The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has warned that thousands of jobs are at risk in the UK rail industry unless new rolling stock orders are...
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...
Rail industry must focus on climate challenge and health o... The rail industry must focus on the climate challenge and the health of its workers, the rail regulator has said. In a report published today, the...
Rail Partners make case for a public-private model for the... Rail Partners, the trade association for independent passenger owning groups, has called for a reinvigorated public-private partnership to get Britain...
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 and Northern Powerhouse Rail gets boost as DfT signals... The Department for Transport (DfT) has signalled that it will look again at options for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) in response to a report...
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...
Transport Committee launches two enquiries after successfu... The Transport Committee has launched two new in-depth inquiries following its Our Future Transport campaign, where MPs invited the public to pitch...
GB Railfreight to continue with Caledonian Sleeper service... The Caledonian Sleeper has moved back into public ownership after the cancellation of the contract of Serco – seven years earlier than expected. The...
ORR releases its assessment on Network Rails Control Perio... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its assessment of Network Rail’s plans for spending during Control Period 7. Network Rail recently...
Rail Minister launches ‘Rail Day’ to raise awareness of th... Rail Minister Huw Merriman officially launched Rail Day, the first day of Better Transport Week, at King’s Cross Station in London today (Monday 12...
Lord Hendy reappointed as Network Rail Chair Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill has been reappointed as the Chair of Network Rail to serve a further two years, the Transport Secretary has announced. As...
ORR appoints provider and strengthens Rail Ombudsman schem... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced Dispute Resolution Ombudsman (DRO) as the provider of the new ORR-sponsored Rail Ombudsman. The DRO is...
Rail Minister Huw Merriman supports UK rail exports effort... The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has been making efforts to boost the UK rail supply and exports sector at the Middle East Rail Expo which...
CP7 plans revealed for Wales and Western region by Networ... As part of its announcement of its five-year plan for Control Period 7 (CP7), Network Rail has revealed its plans for the Wales and Western region...
Network Rail announces Strategic Business Plan for the Nor... Network Rail has revealed a monumental, multi-billion-pound business plan from 2024-2029, for the North West and Central region, with passengers and...
Atkins’ Colette Carroll joins Railway Industry Association... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has appointed a new member to their board, bolstering its strategic direction. Collette Carroll, market...
Transport Secretary meets with RIA to discuss issues and f... UK Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP recently met with the Railway Industry Association (RIA), debating issues that are currently facing the...
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...
Calls for RNEP update after three and a half year wait The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) establishes the approach for rail investments across England and Wales, originally intended to be...
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...
Humza Yousaf announces Scotland peak rail fares to be remo... The Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, officially unveiled plans to remove peak fares for rail travel across ScotRail services, coming as a six...
Wireless Infrastructure Strategy outlines plan to enhance ... The 11th April saw the UK government publish its new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, which has outlined the focus for updated delivery of digital...
ORR releases policy framework to keep Network Rail account... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is holding a consultation period on the framework for its policy to hold Network Rail to account ahead of the...
UK CPTPP deal could spell growth for rail sector supply ch... Representing the biggest trade deal since Britain left the European Union, the UK has signed a major deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive...
Derby announced as home to Great British Railways headquar... In a major announcement today, Derby has been declared the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. Beating out the likes of Birmingham...
Manchester transport devolution deal to deliver London-sty... In a transformative new devolution deal with the UK government, Transport for Greater Manchester will gain newfound authority and influence over...
£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...
HS2 construction delays expected amid budgetary concerns A major announcement regarding HS2 is expected from the UK Government soon, which will outline delays to construction in an attempt to reduce costs...
Nationalisation awakes potential in the Caledonian Sleeper... After failing to live up to expectations, the Caledonian Sleeper rail service is set to be nationalised by the Scottish Government, as announced at...
HS2 and growth to be driven by new Chair The Department for Transport has announced that a new HS2 Ltd Chair has been appointed, taking the responsibility of driving forward the largest...
Mark Harper unveils plans to reform the rail sector Transport Secretary Mark Harper delivered his vision for the future of rail at the annual George Bradshaw address in central London yesterday...
Wales’ £1.6bn transport network transformation The Welsh Government has invested more than £1.6bn to fund a series of collective transport programmes throughout the country, with aims to massively...
DfT statistics highlight post pandemic rail usage growth The Department for Transport has released its collated statistics for rail in Great Britain, for the year ending in March 2022, highlighting the...
Future of HS2: Doubt cast over trains running to central L... The current state of HS2 has been cast into doubt though after the Government has refused to deny recent reports that the project may not run to...
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...
Levelling Up funding secured for new rail line between Car... Round two of the UK government’s Levelling Up Fund will deliver 11 projects in Wales with £208m, securing £50m of that fund for the new rail line...
Network Rail announce CP7 suppliers for Wales and Western As we near the end of Control Period 6 (CP6), with CP7 set to begin from April 2024, Network Rail has started to outline its priorities for...
ScotRail scraps peak fares in six-month trial ScotRail peak rail fares are set to be scrapped under a new six-month pilot scheme, beginning in April 2023. The Deputy First Minister John Swinney...
Scotland’s investment for the transport sector The Scottish Government has officially confirmed the key priorities for the future of the transport sector’s investment, through the publication of...
HS2 Crewe to Manchester Bill Select Committee members appo... The members for HS2’s Crewe to Manchester line Bill Select Committee have been appointed by the Government, enabling them to now consider the proposed...
£1.5bn rail investment could deliver 100 extra Midlands tr... The Midlands Rail Hub plans, announced by Midlands Connect today, unveils ambitions to bring faster and more frequent train services to 43 communities...
£44bn funding injection confirmed for CP7 In a bid to see further growth and maintenance in the UK’s rail infrastructure, the Government have announced that the sector will see a major...
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...
London Waterloo usurps Stratford as the UK’s busiest stati... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have released their station usage statistics for the year between April 2021 and March 2022, which include the...
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...
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...
First of a Kind grant winner could take ‘dirty diesel’ off... The top UK innovators and inventors within the rail sector have been awarded requisite prize money to bring their projects to life, through the 2022...
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...
TfN champions social inclusivity via Transport Strategy pu... Transport for the North (TfN) is currently consulting on the Socially Inclusive Transport Strategy (SITS), which provides a strong evidence-based...
Rail fine quintupling to curb fare dodging The fine for travelling without a train ticket in England is set to quintuple in early 2023, rising from £20 to the fivefold increase of £100. The...
Sunak appoints Mark Harper as Secretary of State for Trans... As Rishi Sunak officially became the UK’s third successive Conservative Prime Minister this year, having met with King Charles III at Buckingham...
Concerns over the future of HS2 amidst phase one progressi... In over a decade since its inception, the HS2 project has survived multiple years of austerity and has tripled in its overall budget, reaching heights...
RIA takes RNEP into its own hands The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP), created in 2019, was billed as a ‘new approach for rail proposals’ as it would provide a certainty and...
Delays for Great British Rail's delivery New Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan, appearing at the Commons Transport Select Committee on Wednesday morning, has announced that the planned...
Calls for Caledonian Sleeper renationalisation There are ongoing calls to the Scottish Government to re-integrate the Caledonian Sleeper into the ScotRail operations upon the culmination of Serco’s...
Fears over the future of Great British Railways According to insiders within the industry, the flagship Great British Railways project is currently in danger of being scrapped after reports of work...
Jonathan Bray to step down as Director of the Urban Transp... After 15 fruitful years as Director of the Urban Transport Group, Jonathan Bray will be stepping down in April 2023. Throughout his tenure, since 2008...
ORR report highlights efficiency improvements with focus o... A recent report from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that the overall delivery of infrastructural efficiencies has remained good, seeing...
Mass disruption as crippling rail strikes continue The constant industrial action continues to plague the UK rail sector as strikes continue today in the form of a 24-hour walkout due to the ongoing...
New Transport Secretary called upon to reduce industry unc... The new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan is set to talk at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where she is set to outline her...
ScotRail fares frozen to combat the cost-of-living crisis As the UK is plunged into financial crisis due to the ongoing cost-of-living quagmire, Scotland have announced emergency laws that will be implemented...
TfN pen letter to new Prime Minister calling for sustained... Upon the news of Liz Truss’ victory in the recent Conservative Party leadership race, thus becoming the UK’s third female Prime Minister, Transport...
Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaces Grant Shapps as Transport Se... With the announcement of Liz Truss’ victory in the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, thus becoming the third female Prime Minister in...
RIA outline the six key priorities for the incoming Prime ... Following the announcement of Liz Truss as the new UK Prime Minister, The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has outlined six key priorities that must...
London transport network secures billions in major funding... Transport for London have reached a settlement with the Government to receive support on almost £3.6bn worth of upcoming projects, whilst also...
UK and Israel partnership to afford major economic boost The UK are embarking on a brand-new partnership with Israel, signed by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, to share the two countries expertise on...
TfW publish their annual report for 2021/2022 Transport for Wales (TfW) has, this week, published its annual report and financial statements for the previous year up to the 31st of March 2022...
Network Rail outline modernisation maintenance reforms Thursday 28th July marked the formal start of Network Rail’s legal consultation process with its trade unions addressing the maintenance reforms...
ORR publishes four key documents for rail network regulati... Today marks the release of the Office of Rail and Road’s four key documents that aim to deal with the future regulation of the GB rail network. Three...
Transport for the North react to the Transport Committee’s... The Government have announced today plans to assess the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) for the North and Midlands through the Transport Committee, in an...
Service information in anticipation of upcoming industrial... The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) recently announced plans for strike action that will take place on Wednesday 27th...
SWR outlines business plan South Western Railway (SWR) has today published its business plan for 2022/23, outlining how the company will rise to the post-pandemic demands...
ORR report highlights Network Rail’s efficiencies, with ro... Network Rail have been found to continually deliver its planned efficiencies in 2021/22 through the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual assessment...
Competition concerns over HS2 bidding merger The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that a merger between two businesses currently bidding for the installation of overhead power...
Broken promises as RNEP has not been updated for over 1,00... The DfT’s RNEP - the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) showing the status of rail enhancement schemes at different stages of development – was...
TfL receive further funding extension It has been announced that Transport for London’s (TfL) emergency funding deal, set to expire on Wednesday 13th July, has been granted a further 2...
Grant Shapps’ Prime Ministerial ambitions Following the recent collapse in the UK Government, with 59 MPs resigning due to lack of faith in current Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the...
ORR annual report highlights required operator adjustments... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have released their annual rail consumer report today, showing how train and station operators have made...
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...
Freight sector modal shift from growth call for evidence The freight growth call for evidence from Great British Railways has launched today (5th July 2022) and will be open for a 12-week period, until 27th...
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...
Weekend travel advice for passengers outlined The ongoing rail strikes are continuing to cause disruptions and mass delays around the UK, as commuters try to navigate around the chaos. Rail...
TfL in funding crisis as emergency extension on existing d... Transport for London need to acquire a long-term funding deal from the Government, or we could see drastic impacts which could result in a million...
Striking ramps up as the second day of industrial action b... The rail sector industrial action ramps up again as today marks the second strike of this week, resulting in heavily disrupted services due to the...
New South Western Railway Chief Operating Officer announce... South Western have announced the appointment of Stuart Meek as the new Chief Operating Officer, who will be joining the leadership team following the...
Train operators outline strike timetables and mitigation t... Over the last 24 hours most rail operators within the UK have published advice to their passengers covering the upcoming rail strikes, with some...
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...
Great Western Railway backed through National Rail contrac... The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a National Rail Contract (NRC) to Great Western Railway (GWR) to continue operating the Great Western...
Better connectivity and economic growth through spatial pl... The Strategic Transport Plan for the northern portion of UK rail is looking to be revised as Transport for the North outlines the regions shared...
RIA responds to legislation consultation from GBRTT The Railway Industry Association (RIA) act as the voice for the UK rail supply community and have responded to the launch of a consultation on...
£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...
Strike action to potentially cost rail industry millions The potential, upcoming rail strike is moving closer by the day, due to thousands of workers voting overwhelmingly in favour of action. The...
Industry Leaders call on Shapps for Golborne Link’s inclus... Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has received a letter from The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG), Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Rail Freight...
Rail Industry reacts to the Queen's Speech At yesterday’s royal address to Parliament, Prince Charles spoke on behalf of the Queen, outlining new legislation for various different sectors...
Network Rail, North West and Central Safety and Asset Mana... Leading expert speakers, interactive stands and hundreds of attendees all came together at the very first Network Rail, North West and Central Safety...
Network Rail to face scrutiny from ORR Over the course of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the UK was hit hard when it comes to the operational and financial impacts of the rail industry. As...
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...
RSSB opens consultation to help create a greener rail netw... The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has opened a consultation on the Sustainable Rail Strategy (SRS) Prototype as it looks to build a greener...
West Midlands Trains recognised for commitment to inclusiv... West Midlands Trains (WMT) have been recognised and hailed for their commitment to inclusivity in the workplace ahead of a prestigious awards ceremony...
Rail Delivery Group opens competition to mark World Earth ... To mark World Earth Day (22nd April) the Rail Delivery Group has opened a new competition to appoint three ‘Chief Environment Officer’. Rail Delivery...
Rail supply sector to set out roadmap for future at Railte... Renowned as the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire railway industry in the UK, Railtex / Infrarail reflects the dynamic developments in the...
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...
Over two-thirds of Network Rail's supply chain pledges to ... Network Rail is set to meet its green ambitions as more than two-thirds of its supply chain has signed up to its Science Based Targets initiative. A...
Women in Rail celebrates its 10 year anniversary Today (April 22nd 2022) marks the 10 year anniversary of the founding of Women in Rail and draws focus on the organisations important work over the...
Jubilee Night Tube to help boost London's night-time econo... Night Tube services will return on the Jubilee line in May and will help London’s night-time economic recovery from the pandemic. The night services...
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...
ScotRail brought back into public ownership for first time... ScotRail has officially been brought back into public ownership and will be run by the Scottish Government after 25 years out of public hands...
Innovative ticketing project launched in Wales Bridgend County Borough Council has introduced a new initiative with Transport for Wales (TfW) making it easier for passengers to purchase tickets...
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...
Railway Children Sleepout raising money to directly suppor... Looking past all the investment and infrastructure projects currently going on in rail, it is essential that those within the industry do all they can...
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...
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...
Rail industry celebrates International Women's Day The rail industry has come together today to celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the careers available to women in rail. Great Western...
University students in Midlands to be offered summer place... HS2 are set to offer summer paid placements to undergraduate students based in the Midlands to gain valuable work experience. Balfour Beatty VINCI...
Encouraging more women to take up careers in rail One of the biggest challenges facing the rail industry is how to diversify the current workforce. A huge push is currently being made to encourage...
TCR Midlands 2022: How rail can benefit local economies It goes without saying that investment and innovation into the railways improves services and reliability for passengers, but it can also play a vital...
TCR Midlands 2022: Achieving net-zero rail Rail stands proud as one of the greenest modes of transport already, but that doesn’t mean there is not a plethora of further improvements which can...
TCR Midlands 2022: IRP & cross-border collaboration The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) was one of the most significant releases for the rail sector, particularly in the North and Midlands, last year. It has...
TCR Midlands 2022: Improving the passenger experience As like-minded rail leaders and decision makers gathered in Birmingham for TransCityRail Midlands 2022, there was one key conversation flowing through...
RTM365: The Future of Rail Safety | Training & Developmen... Investing in employees is one of the most effective ways to improve rail safety, reliability and efficiency. The only way that risk can be minimised...
Network Rail wins award for commitment to LGBT+ inclusion ... Stonewall the world’s second-largest LGBT+ charity has awarded Network Rail with its Silver Award for commitment to LGBT+ inclusion at work. The...
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 London continuing to push for longer funding... As part of the UK pandemic recovery, Transport for London (TfL) are continuing to negotiate with Government over the necessary funding package to...
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...
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...
Passengers warned not to travel as Storm Eunice causes maj... Rail operators are warning against travel today as Storm Eunice causes major disruption to the network and widespread line closures. As the storm...
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)...
HS2 online jobs board reaches landmark milestone The HS2 jobs board which advertises vacancies from HS2’s construction partners has promoted over 2,000 jobs in its first year. The digital platform...
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...
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...
Former Rail Minister sets out recommendations for net-zero... Former ministers have called upon the Government to invest in more green technologies on Britain’s railways or risk missing net-zero targets. The...
Network Rail report highlights increasing challenges of cl... The UK rail network has suffered from more frequent and extreme weather events in recent years, as the impact of the changing climate is felt. To help...
Abertillery railway restoration in doubt over government f... Efforts to restore a railway link to Abertillery have been put in doubt after running into difficulties securing the necessary government funding...
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...
Transport for the North announces appointment of new Chair The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the appointment of the new Chair of Transport for the North (TfN). Lord Patrick McLoughlin CH has...
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...
HS2 awards framework for station lifts and escalators to T... HS2 has awarded the framework to deliver around 300 state-of-the-art lifts and escalators at four new stations to TK Elevator. More than 160 lifts and...
Railway Industry Association appoint new Business Engageme... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the appointment of a new Business Engagement Manager in the North of England. Rail industry...
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...
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...
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...
Rail Forum Midlands commend progress of SME Challenge Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) is thrilled with the progress made and work done on their third SME Challenge. The SME Challenge forms part of the Rail...
Government announces 3.8% rail fare rise set for next Marc... The Government has announced a 3.8% rise in rail fares is set to take place next year. The fare rise is set to come into effect next March. The...
South Western Railway introduce more peak time Island Line... South Western Railway (SWR) have announced two Island Line trains on the Isle of Wight are set to run per hour during peak hours from 20th December...
New train service shows Government's commitment to Levelli... For the first time in 31 years a new direct train service has been launched between Middlesbrough and London. The new daily weekday service will...
HS2 Ltd awards Hitachi-Alstom JV landmark rolling stock co... HS2 Ltd has confirmed the rolling stock contracts for the new high speed route has been awarded to a Hitachi/Alstom joint venture, with the high speed...
Transport for Wales introduce more services to timetable Transport for Wales (TfW) have announced there will be an increase in the number of services running on its network from December this year. From...
Midlands Connect signs landmark ‘Collaboration Agreement’ ... Sub-national transport body Midlands Connect has signed a new ‘Collaboration Agreement’ with the Government, consolidating its position as a trusted...
Network Rail announced as winner of Disability Confident A... Network Rail has won this year’s Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) Disability Confident Award for its commitment to becoming a more...
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...
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...
North West stations introduce lifesaving defibrillators Lifesaving defibrillators are being introduced at railway stations across the North West to help save people in cardiac arrest. Network Rail have...
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...
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...
Rail industry reacts to the Government's Integrated Rail P... The Government has today announced its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) aimed at transforming rail links across the North and Midlands. As part of the IRP...
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...
Government to introduce contactless ticketing in North and... The Government have announced contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing will be rolled out across commuter networks in the North and Midlands over the next...
TCR North showcases diversity in the rail industry Throughout the TransCityRail (TCR) North event last week a myriad of rail industry leaders appeared in leaders debates and delivered speeches on...
ScotRail open new Cycle Hub at Glasgow Queen Street statio... ScotRail open new indoor Cycle Hub at Glasgow Queen Street station as part of the redevelopment of the station. It is hoped that this will make it...
Network Rail showcasing careers for Minority Ethnic candid... Network Rail have launched a competition aiming to highlight the Information Technology (IT) careers available in the organisation to young people...
Freight trains having positive input on UK's carbon produc... A surplus of 8,000 tonnes of food, products and other essentials passes the England-Scotland border on freight trains every 24 hours. Freight trains...
Hitachi Rail strike deal with ScottishPower over renewable... Hitachi Rail announce a three-year deal with ScottishPower who will supply its operations with 100% renewable electricity. An estimated 21GW of wind...
Chiltern Railways introduce new service to reduce congesti... Chiltern Railways have announced the introduction of an additional service at peak times to help tackle congestion for Buckinghamshire commuters. The...
ScotRail and RMT strike deal to avoid Industrial Action ah... ScotRail have come to an agreement with Transport workers’ union RMT to avoid strike action ahead of the COP26 conference in Glasgow. The one year pay...
Hull Trains announce improved timetable set to start in De... Hull Trains have announced that from December their timetable will return to pre-pandemic levels as more passengers return to Hull’s railways...
London Northwestern Railway to hold community conference n... London Northwestern Railway (LNR) are inviting communities across its network to get involved in its conference next month asking people to get...
Chiltern Railways provide extra seats on commuter services Chiltern Railways announce they will be adding a further 2,200 seats to its services every week by lengthening key services. Customer numbers have...
First SE Trains services run today following Southeastern ... Today is the first day of services on SE Trains after Southeastern was handed over to the Government-owned service provider. Yesterday rail services...
Manchester to benefit from 2022 rail timetable revamp In order to reduce bottlenecks and provide more reliable journeys for 150,000 passengers across the Manchester rail network, a new train timetable to...
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...
How can rail better support people with invisible disabili... Whether it be outright, prejudiced comments or simply being unable to swiftly move through a station, the Equality Act 2010 outlines that all station...
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...
New competition announced to find first HQ of Great Britis... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced that a competition will be run to identify the headquarters for Great British Railways (GBR), the...
Meeting for a brand-new railway station in Haxby is due to... Councillors will receive an update on the progress made on a potential railway station in Haxby, at a meeting of the Council Executive due to take...
Network Rail initiate second phase of ten-year strategy The second phase of Network Rail’s ten-year Network Operating Strategy (Net Ops 2) has just been launched. The strategy was developed in partnership...
UK rail companies to benefit from Australia Free Trade Agr... With an Australia trade deal on the horizon, British rail companies are on course to benefitting from a potential export boom. A UK-Australia deal...
Wigan to Bolton electrification given the go ahead The track between Wigan North Western station and Lostock Junction near Bolton is receiving a £78m upgrade, in the hopes of providing passengers with...
New government plan could unlock £4 billion investment by ... The UK government has launched a new plan for a pioneering hydrogen economy, set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and unlock £4bi investment by 2030. By...
Northern outlines £250k funding to improve station accessi... As part of efforts to transform railway accessibility across Northern’s network, the rail operator has announced £250k funding, split across 13...
#RTM365: Creating value for passengers in rail ticketing Rail passenger journeys and behaviours have changed since the pandemic, which implications for passenger experiences, ticket values and demand. Using...
HS2 Ltd backs Ecological Clerk of Works accreditation pilo... As part of a green drive within the delivery of HS2, the company behind the UK’s new high-speed line, HS2 Ltd, has stepped in to back a new...
New toolkit launched to support more efficient rail projec... The Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have launched a new toolkit designed to bring together the best...
ORR publishes new and improved authorisation strategy The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has just released a new guidance document in the hopes of creating a smoother path for authorisation. An...
New Transport for the North Chief Executive takes up posit... Martin Tugwell has joined Transport for the North (TfN) as the orgnaisation’s new Chief Executive, looking to help drive strategic projects and the...
Lab tests find no traces of Covid-19 at four major station... Two rounds of testing at four of the UK’s largest railway stations provided no traces of the Covid-19 virus, following analysis by university...
TfL's ongoing battle with the £500m funding gap Transport for London (TfL) still faces a £500m funding gap, in spite of having shown progress towards financial stability. The revised budget was...
New National Disability Strategy released The new National Disability Strategy has been released today (28 July) and highlights the government's continued support to investigate new...
RIA says rail industry now faces 'summer of uncertainty' In a previous article, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) highlighted that a ‘summer of uncertainty’ for the rail industry was on the way if the...
Light rail receives £56m funding package to support vital ... The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced light rail operators across England will benefit from up to £56m in government funding to ensure...
Transport Decarbonisation Plan welcomed by rail industry Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed new plans and funding to improve the decarbonisation of all UK forms of public transport in a statement to...
9 days until 'summer of uncertainty', RIA warns There are only 9 days left until Parliament goes into recess, and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) is insisting the UK government publishes a...
Findings of Solent to the Midlands multimodal freight stud... The first phase of the Solent to the Midlands Multimodal Freight Strategy has been published today by Network Rail and Highways England. The strategy...
Access for All scheme begins at Finsbury Park station Network Rail is ready to start work on a major scheme to improve accessibility for passengers at Finsbury Park railway station – a key location on the...
ORR guides improvements in passenger accessibility The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual consumer report shows it has worked constructively across the industry to deliver improvements surrounding...
Rail Forum Midlands launches SME opportunity As part of efforts to involve more SME businesses in rail industry opportunities in the Midlands, the Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) have launched their...
Department for Transport awards £9m to ‘pandemic proof’ ra... New technological innovations which can help deliver ‘pandemic proof’ rail travel have been awarded a share of £9m funding, as part of the latest...
New study outlines the future of Oxfordshire rail network The future opportunities to expand the railway network in Oxfordshire have been outlined in a new study, alongside the business case for investing in...
Six new funds announced for communities along HS2 Phase 2a... HS2 Ltd has announced six new funds are to be available to support communities impacted by the construction of the secondary phase of HS2, which will...
HS2 Minister calls on South East businesses to bid for wor... Following similar calls for the North West and West Midlands, HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson has now called on businesses in the South East of England...
Transport for Wales to receive £70m additional funding Transport for Wales (TfW) is to received another £70m in funding to help support it to continue to operate services while passenger numbers remain...
Transport for London becomes RSSB affiliate Transport for London (TfL) has joined the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) affiliate programme. The move formalises a collaboration on safety...
RSSB: Step changes in approach can make rail more sustaina... Rail industry body RSSB have called for “step changes in rail’s approach” to both data and strategy if the industry is to successfully adapt for...
Mohanad Ismail: Creating positive change in rail The rich diversity and skillsets of our rail workforce are what continue to drive forward one of the UK’s core industries. But there remains work to...
ORR finalises new level crossing safety guidance New guidance has been published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to support Network Rail, heritage and other non-mainline railways, as well as...
RSSB helping rail industry monitor Covid-19 risk As rail passenger numbers continue to increase with restrictions lifting, RSSB has been using transmission modelling to help the rail industry...
Biodiversity Action Plan launched by Transport for Wales Transport for Wales (TfW) has outlined plans to adapt how it works to ensure no net loss of biodiversity in its operations by 2024, as part of its...
TfN: Northern Powerhouse Rail cannot wait, £9bn cost savin... Transport for the North (TfN) have outlined the importance of pushing forward with Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and their inability to continue to...
Lowest annual levels of rail journeys recorded since 1872 Rail passenger journeys in Great Britain have fallen to the lowest levels of annual passenger usage since before 1872, Office of Rail and Road...
North of England Decarbonisation Strategy opens for public... The first ever Decarbonisation Strategy to cover the North of England, setting out ambitious 2045 near-zero carbon emissions targets for surface...
Feasibility study completed for Fylde coast rail link Lancashire County Council has completed its initial feasibility study into the reopening of a coastal rail link between Fleetwood and Poulton-le-Fylde...
Transport for London granted £1bn conditions-based funding... In order to support the continued running of the London transport network through the pandemic recovery, the UK Government has agreed a funding...
Transport Committee outline 12 recommendations from inquir... Following their ‘Trains Fit for the Future’ inquiry and subsequent report, the House of Commons Transport Committee has outlined 12 further...
Government announces £317m in Transpennine Route Upgrade i... To support a faster, greener and more reliable rail network in the North of England and Midlands, the Department of Transport has outlined a major...
Leaders hail Midlands rail investment as ‘once in a genera... Following a report by Midlands Connect promoting plans for direct rail links between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham, regional leaders have called...
ORR: Delivery plans on track, but risk funding concerns ra... Carrying out it’s annual review of Network Rail’s progress towards its delivery plan, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that the rail...
Network Rail joins international climate change commitment Signing a climate declaration set up by the International Union of Railways (UIC), Network Rail has further committed to ambitions to provide a better...
Empowering rail’s people: What the Williams Review means f... The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, previously known as the Williams Review, could very well change the face of the UK rail industry forever, with one...
Great British Railways: ‘A simplification, not renationali... The UK railways have undergone a shake-up. As part of the newly-published Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail - formerly the Williams Review - a number of...
Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail: New public body to own the ... The long-awaited Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail has been published today, outlining the plans for railway’s future. One of the major changes will...
HS2 station contract confirmed with 1,000 jobs to be creat... HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson and HS2 Ltd have confirmed the contract to deliver the high speed line’s flagship Birmingham station, in a project that...
Hitachi Rail and rail industry agree service recovery plan... Hitachi Rail, train operators, and government have agreed, with oversight from the Office of Rail and Road, a service recovery plan to safely...
TfN outlines new Business Plan to support levelling up the... Transport for the North (TfN) have published their new 2020-21 business plan which outlines the essential role transport investment will play in...
Industry celebrates its achievements on Railway Day As part of Railway Day, an annual Twitter celebration of the rail industry’s achievements set up by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the efforts of all...
NAO report outlines the £17.4bn annual spend on rail In 2019-20, the rail network in England cost £17.4bn in total expenditure, according to a new financial overview published by the National Audit...
Rail's new mandate: 'Times are changing' James Dowle, PA Consulting’s Global Head of Rail, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead Ailsa Cowen, about embedding a culture of change, innovation and...
Adeline Ginn MBE - Women in Rail, International Women’s Da... In light of last week’s annual celebration of International Women’s day, a day which recognizes the everyday contributions women make and have made in...
In Europe: Disability groups look to lose out on EU rail p... Disability groups’ hope of an EU-wide rail passenger rights legislation, giving them the right to “turn up and go” on train journeys, looks likely to...
Leaders agree final Northern Powerhouse Rail plan The North’s leaders have agreed a final preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail and have called on the government to be ambitious when publishing...
Doncaster Mayor urges government to prioritise existing in... The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones is calling for the government to prioritise investment in existing rail infrastructure and improved regional and...
Almost 30,000 railway staff to undertake disability awaren... Tens of thousands of railway staff are being trained to communicate more effectively with disabled passengers, understand challenges they may face and...
Network Rail launches Rail Investment Centre of Excellence In order to better support regional business and improve delivery on major projects and investment, Network Rail has launched its new Rail Investment...
ORR confirm John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Of... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition. As is the...
The rail industry continues to support victims of domestic... Support for domestic abuse victims has been extended by Network Rail following the implementation of an Online Safe Spaces service portal on its...
Transport for the North told to hold off on NPR business p... Transport Minister, Grant Shapps, has instructed Transport for the North, to hold off on submitting the business plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail...
Rail Technology Magazine launches RTM:365 Rail Technology Magazine are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
Captain Sir Tom Moore: ‘An inspiration to all of us’ Everyone at Rail Technology Magazine acknowledges the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who through his actions inspired the country in a most...
HS2 Ltd Chair Allan Cook resigns Chairman of HS2 Ltd, Allan Cook CBE, has handed in his resignation to the Department for Transport, meaning he will leave his role at the end of July...
Eurostar will receive support according to the French gove... Eurostar is set to receive aid from France and the UK to safeguard its future in a post-pandemic world, according to the French government. The open...
RIA respond to the Transport Committee’s Major Projects in... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Major Transport Projects. The UK has a...
Revolutionary technology used to develop thousands of mile... As part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management, scientists are using ground-breaking technology along with Britain’s...
Network Rail donates laptops to pupils to help with remote... Over 70 children at St. Willibrord’s R.C. Primary School in Clayton, East Manchester, have received a donation of refurbished laptops from Network...
Transport budget for the North slashed by 40% Despite Government commitments to continue to “level up” the North of England by investing in northern transport schemes, it has opted to cut 40% of...
West Yorkshire CA stresses importance of rail investment f... A government review has been told that improving connections between the UK’s four devolved nations relies on investment into rail infrastructure in...
TfN backs new consultation aimed at improving rail in Manc... Transport for the North (TfN) has backed a newly-launched consultation bringing together the key general public and key organisations in the North...
Rail standards changes to enable £5.5m of benefits for ind... Recent changes to rail standards, including the simplifying of introducing new rolling stock and requirements for more consistent signage, are...
ORR: Ticketing & refunds policy deemed biggest complaints ... Office of Rail and Road has published their statistics on passenger rail service complaints about the second quarter of 2020-21 (July, August...
Halo Shield keeping Covid-19 at bay this Christmas An automated army will be keeping Covid-19 at bay at rail projects across the UK this Christmas. The innovative Halo Shield System is creating Covid...
New safety initiative launched by Community Rail Partnersh... The Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have teamed up with Network Rail to promote safe use of level crossings. Children in...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
RBF continues to support families over Christmas Christmas will arrive early this year for hundreds of rail families with children thanks to the UK based rail charity, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF)...
FirstGroup to lose two franchises FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Government over the close of two rail franchises, the multi-national transport group has said. The...
Community Rail groups and the rail industry must work toge... Following the recent Transport for the North Community and Rail User group event, an agreement was reached between attendees that they must work in...
Stations light up purple to celebrate disabled people worl... Purple lights will beam across railway stations throughout the country today (3rd Dec) as the rail industry joins the global #PurpleLightUp movement...
Parts of Crossrail may be “parked” to speed up completion During a meeting yesterday (1st Dec) The London Assembly Transport Committee were told by Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford that non...
EMR continue cleaning efforts as lockdown eases As lockdown restrictions set to ease over the coming days, East Midlands Railway has brought in further measures to keep its trains and stations clean...
Impact of the pandemic felt in ORR rail finance report It’s not a surprising statement to suggest the Covid-19 pandemic has had a sizeable impact on the rail industry and it’s financial situation, but a...
Rail Minister and industry members join forces to tackle s... Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has sworn to lead the ongoing battle to tackle suicide on Britain’s railways, during a virtual event with industry...
Network Rail to work with White Ribbon UK to help tackle d... Network Rail has been approved as a White Ribbon UK accredited organization, demonstrating its commitment to encouraging collective action to change...
Students to avoid changing journey fees this Christmas Students who may have already booked their train tickets to travel home for Christmas, before the recent announcement of the student travel window...
RIA publish ’10 reason to continue to invest in rail’ docu... The Railway Industry Association (RIA), has called upon Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why...
TfW welcomes new member to Community Rail Network Transport for Wales has welcomed the election of Lisa Denison to the board of directors of the Community Rail Network (CRN). The CRN is an association...
The £2.4bn underinvestment in Welsh rail the UK must addre... Calls have been raised to use the recently-announced ‘Union Connectivity Review’ as an opportunity to address what the Welsh Government have...
Fridays now ‘off peak’ on Avanti West Coast Friday morning peak restrictions has been removed on Avanti West Coast long distance journeys to and from London Euston starting from today, 20...
Network Rail Wessex staff receive beak-spoke training Leaves and branches on the line are the usual suspects for delays, but swans disrupting rail services are more common than you would initially think...
NPR sends recommendations to Grant Shapps for new rail net... Leaders in the North have agreed an initial preferred way forward for a new railway network that will transform the region’s economy by creating...
Greater Anglia trains test negative for Covid-19 Greater Anglia have been working alongside a provider of testing, inspection and compliance service to test for Covid-19 on its trains, and every test...
DfT: A fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes... Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson has announced today (17 Nov) the publication of a range of recommendations that illustrate how land and property...
Fire near Bradford railway lines to cause delays Northern Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel in light of a large fire close to the railway in Bradford. The fire, which was...
Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern trains test negati... Independent laboratory results show that Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains are testing negative for Covid-19 over three weeks after being...
Improving communication for disabled passengers on the rai... Using public transport has always been a source of frustration and anxiety, and sometimes outright impossible, for disabled people with obstacles such...
Network Rail accredited as Real Living Wage employer Network Rail have received approval to become an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage rates for 2020/21 have been announced as...
Network Rail launches ‘Lorries Can’t Limbo’ campaign With more large vehicles expected on Britain’s roads in the run up to Christmas, Network Rail has revealed the most-struck bridges in the country to...
‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ launched The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have announced the launch of a Charter to champion and showcase equality, diversity and...
Progress continues for Inclusive Transport Strategy As today (3 Nov) marks Purple Tuesday 2020, an initiative that aims to improve the customer experience for disabled people, Rail and Accessible...
GTR doubles the number of female train driver applicants The UK’s biggest rail operator, Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, has...
2020 worst summer in five years for trespassing on the rai... Recent statistics from Network Rail and British Transport Police show that there were 5,100 trespass incidents over the summer months, with the total...
New contract signed for Arriva CrossCountry A new contract has been announced today (16th Oct) by Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, between the Government and Arriva CrossCountry. Arriva...
Network Rail collaborate to highlight shocking abuse towar... Network Rail and Co-op have joined forces with Channel 4 and Nationwide Building Society to highlight the abuse and violence carried out against...
Network Rail employees featured in Queen’s Birthday Honour... Two former and five current Network Rail have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, which was published on the 10th of October. Simon...
LNER raises £230,000 for CALM charity London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has reached a significant milestone in their fundraising target for charity partner Campaign Against Living...
Rail industry and charities join together to tackle homele... A first of its kind industry homelessness charter has been signed by Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary...
LNER: Record cleaning measures continue to keep customers ... A record level of enhanced cleaning procedures, in order to keep people safe onboard trains and at stations, have been carried out by London North...
First ever Rail Wellbeing Live event to launch this Novemb... As an industry first, Rail Wellbeing Live will take place on the 4th and 5th of November. The event is aiming to tackle historic issues around...
ORR: New guidelines to help disabled passengers The Office of Rail and Road have released new safeguarding measures to improve reliability of over a million requests for passenger assistance...
HS2: Webinar to discuss new habitats and wetlands in the W... HS2 are to host a webinar explaining the new habitats created for local wildlife in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Around 250,000 trees will be...
New pilot has launched with BTP and London rail companies Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink, are working in collaboration with the British Transport Police as part of a new pilot scheme...
Rail Delivery Group announce leadership changes The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced changes to its leadership that will certify the organisation is prepared to support probable reforms...
Grant Shapps calls on Network Rail to help tackle graffiti Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has published a letter to Network Rail in regards to the prevalence of graffiti on Britain’s rail network. The letter...
Major rail upgrades completed across August bank holiday Across the West Coast main line over the August bank holiday weekend, Network Rail successfully completed numerous essential upgrades. The multi...
Investment into Wigan North Western station for better rai... As part of the Great North Rail Project, passengers travelling from Wigan North Western station to Manchester and Leeds, will soon be provided with a...
DfT ‘Access for All’ programme has transformed Cadoxton st... As part of the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ programme, a range of new multi-million-pound developments have been done at Cadoxton...
New collaboration between DfT and East Midlands transport ... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has today (3 Sept) set out a new collaboration agreement between local leaders in the East Midlands in order to...
HS2 construction begins with 22,000 jobs expected Europe’s largest infrastructure project has today (4 Sept) reached a momentous milestone with the start of construction on the project, highlighting...
Network Rail begin work to recover railway at Stonehaven This week Network Rail are beginning the careful procedure of recovering the carriages involved in the tragic accident that occurred on the 12th of...
SWR awards £5m in community improvement schemes A total of £5m in funding is now set to benefit 67 local schemes supported by the South Western Railway Customer and Communities Improvement Fund...
Transport Secretary commits to a resilient railway Network Rail’s provisional report on the Stonehaven tragedy, commissioned by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps immediately after the event, has...
TfW launches Supply Chain Platform events Transport for Wales are launching a series of bi-monthly interactive Supply Chain Platform events alongside Business Wales to help them deliver and...
Experience the Future of Rail Travel with New Trains and M... Southeastern is introducing another improvement to its timetable from Sunday 18 May that adds more space and newer trains for customers across London...
Major enhancements on the Rhymney line for South Wales Met... Transport for Wales has announced that the Rhymney valley railway line will undergo major enhancements as part of the next phase of the South Wales...
ABB announces its collaboration with Stadler US to advance... The collaboration will see ABB supply its traction converters and Pro Series Traction Batteries for Metra’s and Caltrans’ fleets of new trainsets in...
Stadler & WESTbahn Unveil SMILE High-Speed Trains for Aust... Stadler and WESTbahn have announced the signing of a contract for the delivery of three SMILE high-speed trains. Set to operate on the Vienna - Graz -...
CrossCountry Celebrates First Refurbished Train in Multi-M... Train operator CrossCountry is excited to announce the arrival of the first train to complete its extensive fleet refurbishment programme. This...
Autonomous Trams Proposed in Teeside A project to introduce autonomous trams across the region is set to begin with a pilot at Teesside Airport in 2025. An Autonomous Public Transport...
A Vision for the Future of High-Speed Rail East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has revealed the first images and animation of its new high-speed E10 Shinkansen train, designed by UK-based...
First cycle train enters service on the Heart of Wales lin... The first of six fully refurbished cycle travel trains has launched on the Heart of Wales line. As part of a gradual introduction, by the summer...
Northrail expands fleet with up to 50 new Vectron locomoti... Siemens Mobility has signed a major framework agreement for 50 Vectron locomotives with RIVE Private Investment, an independent European investment...
New Metro fleet enters customer service on the Sunderland ... A new Metro train has run in customer service between Sunderland and Newcastle International Airport for the first time, marking another important...
Allerton TrainCare Centre Boosts Efficiency with New 'Tina... As part of a collaborative investment with Northern, the Allerton TrainCare Centre has introduced a new wheel lathe to enhance train maintenance...
Unlocking the Future of Rail: Alstom's Game-Changing Contr... Alstom has signed a £24.5 million variation contract with passenger operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to help reactivate a fleet of 30 Class 379...
Wales' £800M Rail Overhaul: New Trains, Modern Comforts, a... More than 50% of brand-new trains are now running on the Wales and Border lines with more coming down the tracks this year. The new trains, many made...
Investing in London’s public transport network supports gr... Investment by Transport for London (TfL) through its UK-wide supply chain continues to support growth and opportunities right across the UK, a new...
Nexus to Deploy £362 Million Fleet Over Next Two Years Nexus has announced the phased introduction of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new £362 million fleet of trains over the next two years. This project, the...
West Midlands Railway unveils major £5m investment in Cove... West Midlands Railway (WMR) is celebrating the completion of a major £5million upgrade at a key depot in Coventry where the region’s newest fleet is...
Revamped and Ready: Trenitalia c2c's Class 357 Trains Get ... Trenitalia c2c is currently undertaking a significant project to repaint its entire Class 357 train units with the first units now in service With an...
“Game-changing for the North” - Northern sets its sights o... Northern Trains is advancing towards its largest fleet investment ever, potentially adding up to 450 new trains. The publicly owned operator has...
Southeastern's Class 376 Trains Are Getting Transformed Southeastern has announced a significant refurbishment of its Class 376 trains, in partnership with Alstom and Eversholt Rail. This transformative...
SNCF Voyageurs Expands Oxygène Train Fleet with New Order ... The French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has placed an order with CAF for 22 additional Intercités trains, branded as Oxygène, to serve the Bordeaux...
Freightliner, WH Davis, and Porterbrook Partner to Transfo... Freightliner has announced a partnership with WH Davis and Porterbrook to repurpose a residual coal fleet into aggregate box wagons, supporting the UK...
Historic Day for North East England: New Metro Train Fleet... Customers are travelling on the new Metro train fleet for the first time today, Wednesday 18 December, in an historic moment for public transport in...
Scottish Government Initiates Procurement to Replace Inter... The Scottish Government has announced the commencement of procurement to replace its Intercity fleet. This initiative aims to find a new fleet to...
Alstom Completes £25M Upgrade of Class 458 EMU Fleet for S... Alstom has completed a £25 million upgrade of the Class 458 electric multiple unit (EMU) fleet for South Western Railway (SWR). The refurbishment has...
Technology behind Siemens Mobility’s British battery train... The innovative technology behind Siemens Mobility’s British battery trains has been rolled out in the East Brandenburg network in Germany. 31 of the...
New Stadler locomotives for the Rhaetian Railway and the M... The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) have signed a contract with Stadler for the manufacture and supply of eleven...
Siemens Mobility Launches First Hydrogen Trains for Emissi... Siemens Mobility announced today that the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains have received authorisation for passenger operation in time for the...
A Game-Changer in Sustainable Rail Freight GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced that its latest locomotive, the Class 99, will operate solely on electricity or renewable fuels such as HVO...
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...
DE 18 SmartHybrid Locomotives Achieve Multi-Country Approv... The ERA has granted vehicle type approval for two locomotives from the DE 18 series, including the DE 18 SmartHybrid, for France, Belgium and...
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...
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...
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail agree new deal to maintain U... Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have agreed a new contract for the maintenance of the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ which will see more units in service...
Hitachi Rail delivers first driverless metro for Greece Phase one of Greece’s first driverless metro, supported by Hitachi Rail’s digital signalling technology and advanced metro trains, was inaugurated in...
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...
Stuart Broad Joins SWR to Launch Arterio Fleet and Name 'N... England cricket legend Stuart Broad CBE has joined South Western Railway (SWR) to celebrate the rollout of the Arterio fleet, officially naming one of...
Alstom Unveils First Coradia Stream Train in Romania, Mark... Alstom has revealed the first Coradia Stream regional train delivered in Romania, for commercial service. This is the first train of a fleet of 37...
Historic High Speed Train Joins Digital Signalling Tests o... A familiar and classic train became a new addition to digital signalling in-cab testing runs on the East Coast Main Line at the weekend. The iconic...
TransPennine Express Celebrates 5 Years of Nova Fleet: Enh... TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its Nova fleet. Since their debut in 2019 the Nova 1 and Nova 2 fleets have...
Increased Services and More New Trains A significant rail timetable change is set to take effect in December, bringing notable adjustments to train schedules. This overhaul will enable...
Revolutionary 'Tri-Mode' Trains Debut on South Wales Metro Electric ‘tri-mode’ trains have been introduced to passenger services for the first time as part of the South Wales Metro. They will be introduced on...
New DART+ Fleet Unveiled: Transforming Greater Dublin's Ra... Invited guests boarded a new train in its commissioning facility to get a glimpse of a new DART fleet which will enable Irish Rail to improve the...
New Co-Operative Train Services Approved for Swindon, Taun... The rail regulator has given the go ahead for new train services between Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare from the end of 2025. The regulator...
Metro Ligero Oeste and Alstom Partner to Modernise Madrid'... Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), a leading transport operator in Madrid, has recently signed a significant contract with Alstom, a global leader in smart and...
RATP Orders Battery-Powered Locomotives from Stadler The Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP), operator of the Paris Metro, has placed an order with Stadler for twelve battery-powered...
LNER Honors Military Service with ‘Thank You’ Azuma Train LNER has named an Azuma train in recognition of those who have served and continue to serve. As Remembrance Day approaches, the train named ‘Thank You...
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...
Wabtec Wins $405 Million Order for Locomotives Wabtec has announced a $405-million agreement to supply Evolutions Series ES44ACi locomotives to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). The new locomotives...
HS2 Trains: A Passenger-Centric Design Process Engineers working on HS2 and the West Coast Main Line are finalising designs for a new fleet of high-speed trains that promise to revolutionise the...
New test train arrives in London Transport for London has announced that it has received the first of its new Piccadilly line trains, ahead of an intensive testing programme. The test...
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...
Chiltern Railways Unveils Refurbished Class 168 Train with... Chiltern Railways has proudly launched its first refurbished Class 168 train at London Marylebone Station during a special event attended by rail...
Barry Island Sees Visitor Surge with New Trains Barry Island is experiencing a significant increase in visitors, thanks to new trains and the return of some beloved attractions. Over 100,000 people...
Amtrak’s New Era of Rail and Support for Modern, State-of-... Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose, White House Deputy Assistant to the President for Infrastructure Implementation...
Siemens Mobility Opens Manufacturing Facility at Goole, Cr... The Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, and the Mayor of London recently celebrated the grand opening of the Goole Train Manufacturing...
Stadler Wins Contract for New Bo’Bo’ Locomotives with SBB ... Stadler has introduced new interoperable and multisystem Bo’Bo’ locomotives for continental Europe, securing its first contract for 36 units with an...
Hitachi Rail Unveils New ETR1000 Model with Trenitalia Hitachi Rail, in collaboration with Trenitalia, has introduced the latest model of its ETR1000 train. With 78 ETR1000 trains already in service and an...
A World First for Stadler Stadler has introduced the prototype of the RS ZERO, the innovative successor to the highly successful RS1 Regio-Shuttle. For 28 years, the Regio...
New Metro Trains Boost Accessibility for Gateshead and Sou... A charity supporting individuals with sight and hearing loss in Gateshead and South Tyneside recently had the opportunity to experience the new Metro...
Alstom Pioneers Automated Regional Trains Alstom, has unveiled its ARTE (Autonomous Regional Train Evolution) project. It is a joint research project of Alstom, the German Aerospace Center...
New Class 707 City Beams Now in Service for Southeastern Southeastern passengers can now enjoy traveling on the newest trains in the fleet, as the final two Class 707 City Beams have entered service. These...
First Hydrogen-Powered, Zero-Emission Passenger Train Unve... The first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission passenger train in the US has been unveiled in San Bernardino, California, marking a significant milestone...
Transpennine Route Upgrade: Successful Test Runs of Electr... This achievement follows the completion of upgrade work between Church Fenton and Colton Junction, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main...
Flying Scouseman Hits Two Million Miles A milestone has been reached by a Pendolino train on Avanti's West Coast route. Named "Flying Scouseman" by readers of the Liverpool Echo in 2017, the...
300th Hitachi Train Delivered Hitachi has proudly delivered its 300th train for UK passengers. The delivery of the latest Class 807 for Avanti West Coast represents a significant...
Milestone Reached in Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino Overhau... The biggest overhaul of bogies belonging to Avanti West Coast's Pendolino fleet has reached a major milestone with the initial phase of project...
Freightliner Locomotive Named for Pete Waterman OBE A Freightliner locomotive has been named after Pete Waterman OBE in recognition of his contribution to the Railway industry. The ceremony, which took...
TfL Invites Bids for New London Trams Fleet The search for a manufacturer to design and build a new fleet of trams to replace the oldest ones operating on the London Trams network has begun, as...
Siemens and Brightline West to Open First U.S. High-Speed ... U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Brightline West and Siemens Mobility have announced that Horseheads, New York will become home to North...
First Look: East Midlands Railway Unveils Interiors of £40... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has shared a first look at the interiors of their new £400 million Aurora fleet. The Hitachi built bi-mode trains will...
Škoda Group to Supply 25 Modern Electric Trains to Bulgari... Škoda Group has won an order to manufacture and supply up to 25 barrier-free electric units, which will replace outdated trains and offer more than...
Scottish Government to Replace Intercity Trains: New Procu... The Scottish Government announced that procurement will begin to replace its Intercity trains. The procurement, which will be led by ScotRail on...
Grand Central Seeks Track Access Extension to 2038 with Ne... Arriva Group’s UK open access train operating company, Grand Central, has announced that it is seeking to extend its existing track access rights...
Alpha Trains Expands Fleet with Up to 70 Vectron Locomotiv... Alpha Trains, the largest private rolling stock lessor in Continental Europe, has announced the expansion of its fleet by up to 70 Vectron locomotives...
Alstom's M34 Trams Increase Capacity in Gothenburg The first of the 60 new, longer trams, so-called M34, are now being delivered to Västtrafik in Gothenburg, Sweden. The tram is 12 metres, longer than...
UK's First Battery-Powered Intercity Train Begins Testing ... The UK’s pioneering intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week. This key milestone will see the battery...
Improved Train Maintenance: Greater Anglia's Clacton Inves... The train operator for the East of England, Greater Anglia, has announced that a £17m project is underway that will deliver a brand-new wheel lathe...
GB Railfreight’s new electric locomotives GB Railfreight (GBRf) has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunt locomotives to its fleet, as it bolsters its efforts to reduce the emissions...
Alstom awarded €4 billion contract for new fleet Alstom has been awarded a contract worth €4 billion to supply 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains for use on a local network in Germany. The contract...
Knorr-Bremse to supply systems for Alstom EMU fleet Alstom has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to equip 42 high-performance electric multiple units (EMUs) with state-of-the-art braking, entrance and sanitary...
South Western Railway welcomes back Alstom-refurbished fle... South Western Railway (SWR) has welcomed the first of its Class 458 EMUs back onto the rail network, following a refurbishment carried out by Alstom...
Stadler agrees to supply brand new FLIRT EMU fleet Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Polish regional operator Koleje Mazowieckie to supply 50 FLIRT electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains...
New Alstom fleet wins award for design and comfort Alstom and DSB, the national Danish railway operator, have been awarded for the design of DSB’s new fleet. The IC5 Coradia Stream fleet, supplied by...
Colas Rail boosts track works efficiency with new Tampers Colas Rail has welcomed two new Tampers into its fleet as it steps up its capabilities to complete track works at line speed and avoid delays on the...
Alstom completes UK’s largest ever fleet upgrade Avanti West Coast has welcomed the 56th and final refurbished Pendolino into its fleet, following an upgrade programme completed by Alstom. Alstom...
Alstom to supply up to 100 Traxx Universal locomotives Alstom has signed a contract with Mercitalia Rail to supply 70 Traxx Universal locomotives and 12 years of full maintenance services. The contract is...
Škoda begins production of new ultra-modern tram fleet Production on Škoda’s new fleet of ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague is now underway. The first stage involves the fabrication of sheet metal...
Škoda Group boosts climate resilience with fleet upgrade Škoda Group has revealed the final design of Gothenburg’s new M31 trams, as modernisation work on the fleet begins. Carrier Västtrafik AB currently...
Alstom to bolster Elizabeth Line fleet Alstom has signed a £370 million contract to bring a new batch of passenger trains to the Elizabeth Line. The contract means that Alstom will build...
New Hitachi fleet for Avanti West Coast Avanti West Coast has introduced a new fleet of trains as part of its summer timetable change. Hitachi has supplied the new fleet of 23 trains, named...
Alstom supplies first train for new overhead metro line Alstom has successfully delivered the first Metropolis metro train for the Pune Metro Line 3. The train is the first of 22 Metropolis trainsets of...
RegioJet goes green with new eco-friendly train fleet The Skoda Group will deliver 23 electric units to RegioJet, the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe. The fleet will consist of 15 trains...
Stadler’s Tyne and Wear Metro fleet nears completion Stadler’s £362 million programme to supply a new fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro has hit a key milestone, following the completion of 23 of the 46...
Battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine Express ... The UK’s first ever trial of a battery replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train has begun today, in a landmark move from Hitachi Rail and...
Up to 50 new trains for Eurostar Eurostar is planning to invest in up to 50 new trains as it looks to modernise and meet its targets for future growth. As demand for sustainable...
Southeastern prepares for largest investment in decades Southeastern has taken an important step towards delivering a multi-million-pound investment to improve its fleet of Metro trains. Southeastern’s...
LNER Azuma Trains circle the Earth 2000 times ! LNER is proud to celebrate five years since its world-class Azuma trains entered service across its East Coast route between the Scottish Highlands...
Siemens selected for high-speed manufacturing Siemens Mobility has announced that it is been selected as the ‘preferred bidder’ to take on the responsibility of building and maintaining the train...
C2C’s award-winning 357 trains clock up 150 million miles East London and South Essex rail firm Trenitalia c2c Ltd is celebrating a major operational milestone as its fleet of 357 Electrostar trains clock up...
West Midlands Trains and CrossCountry sign a new contract West Midlands Trains (WMT) has signed a new long-term maintenance contract with CrossCountry to continue maintaining the long-distance operator’s...
Britain’s principal freight fleet begins ETCS transformati... The first locomotive in Britain’s principal freight fleet to be fitted with digital signalling equipment is moving on to dynamic testing on a test...
New trains for the Ebbw Vale line Brand new trains have been launched on the Ebbw Vale line this week. Built in Newport, the Class 197 trains have started to enter service on mainline...
Southeastern completes £10 million fleet upgrade One of Southeastern’s largest train fleets has received a series of upgrades and improvements which will provide a better passenger experience on a...
Germany’s first Siemens battery trains in use Regional transport in the Ortenau region of Germany is has taken the next step to becoming even more environmentally friendly, thanks to the...
New Trains for Birmingham’s Cross City Line West Midlands Railway (WMR) has begun a new era for Birmingham's iconic Cross City Line this week, with the launch of their brand new Class 730 train...
Multi-million pound transformation for Belfast-Dublin rail... The PEACEPLUS Programme has invested £161.5 million to boost cross-border rail services between Belfast and Dublin. The funding will support a...
Hitachi Rail’s new hybrid fleet to slash carbon emissions Hitachi Rail’s first long-distance hybrid battery train will help to cut carbon emissions by 83% when it enters service later this year. Trenitalia...
Alstom and CLIP bring 13 sustainable locomotives to centra... Alstom and CLIP Intermodal have announced the signing of contracts in the first quarter of 2024 for the supply of 13 third-generation Traxx multi...
CrossCountry to transform customer experience by May 2025 Long-distance operator CrossCountry has secured a further five Voyager trains from rolling stock company Beacon Rail. This significant capacity boost...
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens complete largest procurement pro... A ceremony in Berlin has marked the completion of Deutsche Bahn’s 137-strong ICE 4 fleet. Last Tuesday, the final train was delivered to Berlin...
East Midlands Railway announces £60m refurbishment of flee... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced a £60 million programme to refurbish its fleet of Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains. Together with...
40th anniversary for North East Metro line The Tyne and Wear Metro line in South Tyneside has marked 40 years of service since it first launched in 1984. Around 200 million Metro passenger...
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 generation trains for Naples The Municipality of Naples has awarded Hitachi Rail with the contract to supply the new generation of its trains for the Naples Metro Line 6. Worth...
Unlocking rolling stock potential Network Rail has highlighted that, according to the Rail Delivery Group, more than half of all passenger trains around the country have been either...
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...
Siemens Mobility to deliver up to 250 locomotives in Europ... Siemens Mobility and leading rail vehicle rental company, Railpool, have reached a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives. The...
CSX Revamps Train Fleet with Wabtec, Delivering Efficiency... In a bid to boost sustainability and operational performance, American rail freight company CSX has inked a deal with global parts supplier Wabtec...
California orders more hydrogen trains as it continues gre... Stadler has signed an agreement with the State of California for a further six additional hydrogen trains. The new order, signed by San Bernardino...
Siemens Mobility Shakes Up Train Rental Market with Innova... In a move that could change regional rail transport, Siemens Mobility has launched Smart Train Lease GmbH, a subsidiary offering flexible rentals of...
SBB Orders More High-Speed Giruno Trains for Booming Swiss... The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced the purchase of five additional Giruno high-speed trains from Stadler Rail, expanding its fleet to meet...
Goole Rail Village Ramps Up Production, Boosting Local Eco... Siemens Mobility is nearing the finish line on its new train factory in Goole. The factory, set to open this spring, will now assemble up to 80% of...
Chennai gears up for state-of-the-art driverless metro tra... Chennai's eagerly awaited Phase II of its metro system took a major step forward today with the commencement of train production at Alstom's Sricity...
West Midlands Railway Unveils New Era of Electric Travel A brand-new fleet of electric trains has been unveiled by West Midlands Railway, marking a significant investment in the region's rail network...
Saudi Arabia Railways Unveils Next Generation Passenger Tr... Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Stadler Rail have agreed a deal for the supply and maintenance of 10+10 Next Generation Passenger Trains, marking a...
New strategic appointment at Belvoir Rail Rolling stock parts manufacturer, Belvoir Rail has announced the appointment of Mike Harmer as its new Chief of Strategic Operations. Harmer is an...
Nexus confirms new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet delay Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet of trains, the biggest project in its history, has hit a snag, causing delays in their introduction. Its operator...
Danish Railways Unveils new Sleek Talgo-built Intercity Tr... Danish State Railways (DSB) has unveiled the first of its brand-new Talgo 230 intercity trains. These state-of-the-art trains are set to revolutionise...
Wabtec and Siemens Team Up to Power India's Railway Modern... In a significant boost to India's ambitious railway modernisation program, Wabtec Corporation and Siemens have announced a major partnership. Siemens...
Spanish consortium eyes world-first hydrogen high speed tr... In a pioneering move, ten Spanish companies have joined forces to develop the world's first high-speed train powered by renewable hydrogen fuel cells...
Hong Kong Metro gets brand new trains Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has announced a long-awaited upgrade for the Island Line, with the new eight-car trains rolling into service on 28 January...
Huge order placed for Siemens Mireo trainsets Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has pulled the trigger on a major upgrade, ordering the first 70 trains from a massive framework agreement signed with...
Italian operator orders more Hydrogen trains Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has doubled down on its commitment to hydrogen-powered transport, ordering three additional...
Alstom to supply high capacity trains to Germany Alstom is bringing a fleet of modern Coradia Max electric multiple-unit trains to northern Germany, gearing up for a major expansion of rail services...
South Western’s Arterio trains finally enter service South Western Railway can finally welcome its new £1 billion fleet into service as its new Arterio train has entered service. An Arterio train...
Stadler LRV’s to be equipped with innovative braking syste... Knorr-Bremse, has announced a partnership with Stadler, to equip at least 246 of Stadler’s CITYLINK streetcars with innovative braking and climate...
Up to 200 Škoda Trams ordered for Prague Tramways Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has signed an eight-year contract with Škoda Group for the purchase of up to 200 new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T...
Caltrain begins testing of new electric trains Caltrain's ambitious electrification project has taken a major step forward with three of its new electric train sets crossing the 1,000-mile testing...
European LOC Pool expands fleet European Loc Pool (ELP), the locomotive leasing company, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with an order for 10 new EuroDual...
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...
CAF wins new Rome Tram Fleet contract The Italian public transport operator ATAC S.p.A. has awarded CAF the framework contract for the supply of the new tram fleet for the Rome metro...
Stadler’s EURO9000 gets key approval Stadler's hybrid locomotive, EURO9000, will enter new territory with operational approval granted in the Netherlands and Belgium. This will mean it...
Alstom to roll out Italy’s first hydrogen trains Alstom is bringing zero-emission travel to Italy as it confirmed it has signed contracts to supply hydrogen trains to two different regions: Puglia...
Amtrak issues transformative train RFP Amtrak has moved forward with plans to modernise its fleet issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to replace its ageing long distance fleet with brand...
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...
Alstom secures huge contract in Australia Alstom has emerged victorious in securing a €900 million contract to maintain Victoria's regional train fleet for the next ten years. The contract...
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...
London Underground unveil refurbished Central Line Trains The first overhauled Central line train has entered service, marking a significant milestone in the £500 million Central Line Improvement Programme...
Siemens secure largest Mireo order to date Siemens Mobility has secured a significant order worth around €500 million to deliver 75 Mireo trains for the “Central German S-Bahn Network 2025+”...
New Tram-Train begins service in France Alstom's innovative Citadis Dualis tram-trains have officially been launched on line T12 of the Île-de-France Mobilités network. Alstom has built 25...
Glasgow Subway's New Trains Take to the Tracks Glasgow Subway passengers have had a sneak peek at the future of their commute as the first of the new trains entered service. The custom-built trains...
Siemens Mobility Delivers Fleet Powered by Fuel Cells in G... Siemens Mobility has successfully delivered its first fleet of hydrogen-powered trains to Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB). The seven two-car Mireo Plus...
Liverpool City Region's New Trains expand coverage The Liverpool City Region's new fleet of publicly owned trains has begun its final stage of phased rollout, with passengers on the Southport to Hunts...
The future of rolling stock discussed at Transport Committ... The future of rolling stock in this country was debated by the Transport Committee yesterday as the industry continues to struggle to build a...
Siemens to provide most modern trains for Munich Passengers on Munich’s S-Bahn can soon look forward to traveling on the most modern S-Bahn trains in Germany. Siemens Mobility will deliver 90 new S...
New Mireo electric train unveiled by Siemens Mobility Siemens Mobility has unveiled its newest innovation, the Mireo Smart electric train, at its manufacturing facility in Krefeld, Germany. Designed...
New Class 370 fleet enters service for London Northwestern London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has marked a significant milestone by introducing the first of its Class 730 electric train fleet into passenger...
Hitachi Rail sign €861m deal with Trenitalia for 30 high s... Hitachi Rail has signed a contract worth €861 million with Trenitalia for the supply of 30 new ETR1000 high-speed trains, with an option for a further...
Leisure travel helps boost quarterly rail revenue by £295 ... The Great British Railways Transition Team's (GBRTT) Train Travel Snapshot has revealed that leisure travel continues to be the driving force behind...
New Piccadilly Line Trains Undergo Rigorous Testing The new trains for London's Piccadilly line are undergoing extensive testing by Siemens Mobility in Europe to ensure they meet the demands of...
LNER names successful bidder for new tri-mode train fleet London North Eastern Railway has confirmed the successful bidder that will be responsible for the delivery of a fleet of ten new tri-mode trains. CAF...
Alstom signs contract extension with CrossCountry Alstom has announced that it has signed an eight-year Train Services Agreement extension with CrossCountry, securing the partnership for the long term...
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...
Alpha Trains expands fleet with 12 new Stadler EURO9000 lo... European leasing company, Alpha Trains has signed a contract for the purchase of 12 EURO9000 locomotives from Stadler Rail. This is the first order of...
New Tyneside Metro trains undergo special crush load testi... A series of special tests have been successfully completed on a new Tyne and Wear Metro train to ensure that it performs correctly at full customer...
RAILPOOL expands fleet in Germany as it orders 45 Modula l... RAILPOOL, the rail vehicle rental company and Vossloh Rolling Stock have signed several contracts for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives in two...
SNCF and Alstom unveil first battery-powered trains for fi... Alstom, and SNCF Voyageurs, the passenger division of French National Railways, have unveiled the first battery-powered Regional Train (TER) in Europe...
TransPennine Express releases blueprint for improving serv... TransPennine Express (TPE), which transferred to the government’s owning group (DOHL) earlier this year, has set out its plans to address many of the...
Chicago Metro to purchase zero-emission trainsets Metra, the commuter rail service for the Chicago metropolitan area, is set to receive the largest grant in its history to purchase battery-powered...
Hydrogen trains move closer to reality in North America In a landmark agreement, the State of California and Stadler have signed a contract to introduce four hydrogen-powered trains to the Golden State...
Evolyn to launch Paris to London route in competition with... A company aiming to operate services through the Channel Tunnel in competition with Eurostar has agreed to purchase 12 trains, it said. Evolyn has...
Southeastern Fleet Upgrade Gears Up Southeastern has set out its latest plans for the refurbishment and upgrade of its train fleet, with a focus on improving reliability, sustainability...
New c2c Class 720 trains enter service Train operator c2c recently celebrated its new Class 720 trains entering passenger service with a surprise tribute to former Managing Director, Julian...
Alstom and SNCF ramp up testing on new generation of Frenc... The future of high-speed rail travel in France is taking shape, with the country's next-generation TGV train, the TGV M, currently undergoing rigorous...
OBB celebrates 100 years with Nightjet model ÖBB, Austria's largest mobility and logistics service provider, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in grand style. On September 30, 2023...
UK’s first battery-powered trains to run from new £80 mill... Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that the new £80m Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby will open its doors to passengers on...
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...
All new S-Bahn trains in Berlin now in service All 106 new trains in the Berlin S-Bahn fleet have now entered service, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of the city's iconic...
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...
Tyne and Wear Metro begin testing new trains ahead of flee... Tyne and Wear Metro is undergoing a major transformation, with a new fleet of 46 trains currently being tested ahead of entering service in 2025. The...
Iarnród Éireann and DIGAS to trial Europe's first retrofit... Irish Rail and DIGAS, a global leader in instant decarbonization solutions for the railway sector, have signed a contract to retrofit a freight diesel...
Siemens Mobility Completes First Test Runs with Hydrogen-P... Siemens Mobility has completed the first test runs with its Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in Bavaria, Germany. The two-car trainset will enter...
UK's Largest Train Fleet Upgrade Nears Completion The UK's largest ever train fleet upgrade has passed a major milestone, with the refurbishment of the final 11-carriage Pendolino train. The project...
Derby City Council Seeks Talks with Alstom Over Job Losses Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. The Council is...
Modal shift planned as cross-border services expansion ann... Rail transport between Germany and Austria is booming, with passenger numbers expected to increase by 40% by the end of the year. In response to this...
Cutting edge trams from Hitachi Rail ready for service in ... Passenger services on new trams manufactured by Hitachi Rail will begin running in the city of Turin on Monday, September 11. The initial fleet of 30...
Ultra-modern trains delivered to Indian Smart Cities as pa... Alstom has delivered the first trainset for India’s Bhopal-Indore metro project. The trains were built in record time of fourteen and half months and...
Siemens Mobility to deliver new Mireo models for ÖBB Siemens Mobility has won a framework agreement to deliver up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The...
HS2 trains gain global recognition for reduced carbon impa... The high speed trains due to start running on the HS2 rail network within 10 years have been named the most environmentally friendly in the world. The...
Alstom consortium selected to deliver the Caribbean’s firs... Alstom has been selected to deliver the first monorail system in the Dominican Republic. The contract, worth approximately €370 million, was awarded...
Vancouver Skytrain’s new Mark V models enter testing Vancouver’s metro system, TransLink has revealed that it’s Alstom made Mark V SkyTrain cars, have entered their testing phase at a facility in...
Amtrak contends with surging demand in the USA as it purch... Amtrak has ordered 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bringing the total contract order to 83. The new trainsets will be manufactured by Siemens in...
Alstom and VMS Present New Battery-Powered Train Alstom and the Central Saxony transport authority, Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) in Germany have unveiled a new battery-powered train developed...
Stadler to build first bi-level battery train for US marke... Caltrain and Stadler Rail have announced an agreement for Stadler to provide four additional bi-level electric multiple unit (EMU) trains and one bi...
Double-stacked freight-container trialled for the first ti... Nestlé UK and Ireland has successfully delivered a first of its kind rail container which facilitates double-stacked pallets to Tesco. The advanced...
First Class 395 completes refurbishment as part of Southea... The first of 29 refurbished high-speed trains on Southeastern's flagship route between London St Pancras and Kent has re-entered service, heralding a...
GB Railfreight take delivery of 100 new intermodal wagons Rail freight company GB Railfreight (GBRf) has confirmed that it has taken delivery of 100 new intermodal wagons. The final delivery of the FEA-G...
UK Rolling stock tenders welcomed by transport body Chiltern Railways, one of the UK's largest private train operators, has launched a procurement process to acquire a fleet of low-emission multiple...
Munich S-Bahn set for upgrade with new energy-efficient tr... The Munich S-Bahn is getting a major upgrade with the arrival of 90 new trains from Siemens Mobility. The new trains, which are scheduled to enter...
New hydrogen fuel cell tram unveiled by Hyundai South Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has revealed its Hydrogen fuel cell tram. The tram has been in development since 2021, as part...
Testing underway on new Piccadilly Line trains in Germany Transport for London (TfL) has revealed fresh photos of the new London Underground Piccadilly line trains, which are currently undergoing testing in...
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...
Avanti West Coast begin test runs on new bi-mode locomotiv... Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of Hitachi trains made its first test run to North Wales. The two Class 805 bi-mode trains travelled from the West...
CN to Modernise 60 Additional Locomotives with Wabtec Canadian National Railway (CN), a leading North American rail operator, has announced an order to modernise 60 additional locomotives with Wabtec. The...
Alstom and RAILPOOL sign €260 million contract for TRAXX L... Alstom, and European rail vehicle leasing company RAILPOOL, have signed a contract worth up to €260 million for 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose...
Austrian rail network turns to green rail options with new... Stadler, has won a contract from Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for up to 120 battery-powered trains with the contract worth an estimated €1.5...
Depot upgrade in Colchester as Greater Anglia continue fle... Greater Anglia has completed the upgrade of its Colchester depot with new facilities for servicing its new trains. The £2 million project has seen the...
UK need to act now on rolling stock or thousands of jobs c... The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has warned that thousands of jobs are at risk in the UK rail industry unless new rolling stock orders are...
Stadler to deliver world first hydrogen propulsion narrow ... Stadler Rail has been awarded two framework agreements to supply and maintain ten hydrogen-powered trains for Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST)...
Skoda Group’s traction motors will power Melbourne’s new t... Skoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne’s tram network in...
Chiltern Railways plots greener future with ‘Right Route’ ... Chiltern Railways has unveiled its 'Right Route' to 2030 vision, an ambitious proposal to invest in new trains and infrastructure over the next decade...
Akiem signs a new framework agreement for 100 Traxx multi-... Akiem, the Europe based rolling stock company has signed a new framework agreement with Alstom for 100 Traxx multi-system locomotives. The order...
Tren Maya rail project in Mexico hits milestone as first t... Alstom has announced the delivery of the first cars to the Tren Maya railway project in Mexico. The four cars, which departed Alstom's manufacturing...
Hitachi Rail awarded ‘Nova 1’ train maintenance contract f... The ‘Nova 1’ fleet of trains will be maintained by Hitachi Rail for the next eight years after Transpennine Trains and Angel Trains awarded the...
First 100 days are a success story for Luton’s DART The Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) system, which whisks travellers between Luton Airport Parkway Station and the airport terminal in under four...
Liverpool City Region’s battery trains enter final testin... Liverpool City Region’s new publicly owned battery powered trains are due to enter final testing shortly it has been announced. The fleet will...
ÖBB orders long and short distance double decker units fro... Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has confirmed it has purchased 35 new KISS double-decker multiple units from Stadler. The order will be a mix of long...
CBH Acquires Narrow-Gauge Locomotives to Meet Growing Grai... The CBH Group (CBH), Australia's largest grain handler, has acquired 17 narrow-gauge locomotives from British company, Wabtec Corporation. The...
CAF to supply additional trains to DLR as part of multi-mi... CAF has secured a contract extension with TfL to supply trains for the DLR. The contract is an extension of the original it signed in 2019 and will...
Hitachi’s first battery train in Europe, the Masaccio comp... Hitachi Rail has completed phase one of its production of the potentially game-changing “tribrid” Masaccio train. Following the completion of phase...
Azuma test train takes to the tracks as LNER trials possib... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) completed a test run from Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire and London King’s Cross, with the view to operating a direct...
GB Railfreight to continue with Caledonian Sleeper service... The Caledonian Sleeper has moved back into public ownership after the cancellation of the contract of Serco – seven years earlier than expected. The...
The success story of the FLIRT multiple unit continues Stadler has been awarded with the first FLIRT contract in Lithuania as it celebrates selling 2,500 models worldwide. Lithuanian railway operator LTG...
Rail Freight usage continues its steady decline new quarte... Rail Freight moved across the U.K fell by 7% in the last quarter from January to March, compared to the same period last year according to the Office...
Revolutionary TfW South Wales Metro tram-train enters test... Transport for Wales has confirmed that its new tram-trains are now in testing. The new CITYLINK Class 398 Tram-Trains, developed and manufactured by...
Alstom unveils new Coradia Stream model as it begins produ... Alstom, the French rolling stock manufacturer has unveiled the design of its new Coradia Stream train. The train, which will be used by Spanish train...
Northern equips trains with ‘Data Hoovers’ as part of its ... Northern is to equip as many as 40 of its trains with new equipment that will enable them to become ‘data hoovers’. The new trains will help transform...
Northern unveil new “game-changing maintenance software” A game-changing operations management system has been rolled out by Northern, as it continues its drive to change its engineering process by 2025. The...
Transpennine Trains award new £455 million maintenance con... Transpennine Trains, the new operator for the Transpennine route has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract extension for the maintenance of its 51 Class...
Metro’s new Class 555 train successfully completes first t... Tyne and Wear Metro operator, Nexus has successfully completed its first test run of its new Stadler model as it prepares to enter service by the end...
‘Networker’ fleet maintenance completed ahead of time usin... The time taken for a Southeastern engineering team to maintain its key fleet of Class 465 Networker trains has been slashed through bringing the works...
Great Western Railway’s Class 802 maintenance contract ext... The Laira Depot is set to receive a major investment through a £300m contract that will support major economic growth for the region, whilst...
100th Electrostar completes upgrades and returns to GTR se... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) welcomes the 100th Class 377 Electrostar following the completion of the £100m Project Aurora upgrade programme...
West Midlands Railway launches new train fleet into servic... The West Midlands Railway (WMR) has officially welcomed its new train fleet into service, carrying the inaugural passengers on the Hereford Line on...
Greater Anglia’s £1.4bn fleet replacement begins final pha... Greater Anglia’s £1.4bn fleet replacement programme has commenced on the final phase of the project this week, with this past Monday seeing the last...
Wales’ inaugural hybrid train service launches on the Bord... Today marks a historic day for the Welsh rail sector, seeing the introduction of the first battery-hybrid trains used in regular passenger service on...
London tram depot improvements developed through Governmen... In a bid to further decarbonise the capital’s rail infrastructure, the London Trams depot in Croydon is set to slash its carbon footprint, becoming...
Piccadilly line upgrade update for new service fleet Transport for London has provided an update for the vital Piccadilly line upgrade, with plans for new trains to be introduced from the start of 2025...
South Wales welcomes new rolling stock fleet Today marks the introduction of the new South Wales metro trains into service, with Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change, launching the...
TfL’s annual budget release highlights need to purchase fu... Transport for London has announced the ambition to buy additional trains for the Elizabeth line, to bolster the services capacity following the news...
Class 777 introduced for Kirkby line services The first phase of Merseyrail’s introduction of the new Class 777 trains is complete as a fully loaded timetable returns to the Kirkby line. Services...
Class 313 put out to pasture Passengers travelling between Porstmouth, Brighton and Lewes are set to have their journeys transformed later this year, with the 47-year-old Class...
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...
Advanced testing to be undertaken on Avanti’s new bi-modal... Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of Hitachi trains has made its inaugural test run across the West Coast Main Line this month, seeing the Class 805 bi...
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...
Transport for Wales unveils latest £800m addition to its t... Transport for Wales’ (TfW) brand new £800m fleet of trains has been officially launched today, with Lesley Griffiths MS unveiling the Class 197 at a...
New zero carbon rail freight service launched UK rail infrastructure owner Network Rail has partnered with the countries newest train operator, Varamis Rail, to launch an innovative new rail...
£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...
South Western’s £1bn fleet to go live for passenger servic... The new £1bn fleet of trains in South Western Railway’s (SWR) roster will enter services in 2023, going live three years later than originally planned...
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...
SWR paints the town gold in triumphant award showing This year’s rendition of the Golden Spanner awards culminated with a triumphant showing for South Western Railway, seeing four classes of the...
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...
EMR’s contemporary train fleet: Ergonomic seating to enric... Customers traversing on the East Midlands Railway (EMR) routes will soon see optimised ergonomic comfort through new bespoke seating that will be...
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...
Contemporary Class 66 upgrades to transform rail freight j... Coming as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, DB Cargo UK’s Class 66 locomotive (66039) has been delivered to Doncaster, where a digital...
Javelin high speed trains set to receive innovative upgrad... Southeastern passengers are set to benefit from a major set of upgrades to the operators train fleet, with £27m worth of improvements are set to be...
The Class 43 successfully completes ETCS testing The East Coast Digital Programme has reached another milestone as testing conducted on the Class 43 trains has successfully been completed to European...
TfW to showcase new £800m train fleet Transport for Wales are set to unveil their modernised trains at the biennial InnoTrans trade fare in Berlin, with The FLIRT (Fast, Light, Intercity...
‘Thunderbirds are go’ for the Commonwealth Games Two locomotives that have been branded for the Commonwealth Games are prepped and ready to help broken down passenger and freight trains in the West...
Transport for Wales complete rolling stock fleet refurbish... Transport for Wales (TfW) has completed the refurbishment works for its fleet of Class 153 railcars, set to offer passengers enhanced facilities and...
Severn Valley Railway to use diesel-hauled trains to reduc... Due to the extreme spike in temperatures across the UK, the Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that it will be using diesel-hauled trains throughout...
NASA tech innovating Northern’s rolling stock New details have been released regarding Northern’s implementation of light detection and radar (LIDAR) scanning technology across its 345 rolling...
TfW unveil new rolling stock with £800m investment Transport for Wales are investing £800m on new Class 197 trains, set to operate throughout their network, entering services in North Wales before the...
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...
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...
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...
HS2’s new Manchester site will be pivotal for Piccadilly r... Following the purchase of a Store Street site in April 2021, HS2 have acquired their second site in the city centre within a 12-month period. The new...
Andy Burnham’s one-man mission to transform Manchester’s r... Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to take control of all 98 stations in Greater Manchester and with Network Rail's 'patch-them-up...
Scottish train drivers could strike for the first time in ... ScotRail could face significant service disruptions as, for the first time in 20 years, train drivers in Scotland could take strike action. This...
TFL disability badge scheme to ease rail travel for up to ... Transport for London (TFL) have been issuing their Please Offer me a seat Badge since 2017 and in those 5 years have helped to increase ease of access...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals The Department for Transport (DfT) is supporting some of the most innovative transport projects across the UK, including across the rail industry, as...
ORR releases safety report on Hitachi Rail's Class 800 fle... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has made safety recommendations looking at how the rail industry dealt with the withdrawal of Hitachi Rail’s Class...
East Midlands Railway and partners win award for work on n... East Midlands Railway (EMR) and its partners have been awarded a Golden Whistle Award for their work in introducing the EMR Connect fleet. The project...
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...
Transport for Wales complete refurbishment work on Class 1... Transport for Wales (TfW) has completed work on the refurbishment of its fleet of Class 175 long-distance trains. The refurbishment work was...
East Midlands Railway Aurora contract awarded to Sheffield... East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Hitachi Rail has chosen Sheffield manufacturing firm Stauff to supply numerous components for its new Intercity fleet...
Researchers develop new system to instantly detect leaves ... Engineers from Loughborough University and the University of Sheffield have partnered up to develop a new on-board system which allows trains to...
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...
EMR introduce Class 156 trains to Barton-on-Humber route East Midlands Railway (EMR) have introduced Class 156 trains on the Barton-on-Humber route making its fleet fully accessible on all its routes. This...
HS2 Ltd awards Hitachi-Alstom JV landmark rolling stock co... HS2 Ltd has confirmed the rolling stock contracts for the new high speed route has been awarded to a Hitachi/Alstom joint venture, with the high speed...
Transport for Wales introduce new trains to its network Brand new trains have been added to the Transport for Wales (TfW) network as part of a £800m investment. The new trains will increase capacity in the...
Pilot scheme launched to help reduce delays and cancellati... A new pilot project has been launched by Network Rail integrating traffic management systems with Great Western Railway’s (GWR) crew and stock...
Siemens sign agreement over cybersecurity monitoring solut... Siemens Mobility has signed a cooperation agreement with RazorSecure to provide Rolling Stock operators worldwide with enhanced rail cybersecurity...
SLC Operations celebrate new status as passenger train ope... The Midlands based business SLC Operations (SLCO) has celebrated its new status as a licensed train operator with an appearance at COP26. SLCO is...
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...
East Midlands Railway auction old wagon raising £700 for c... East Midlands Railway (EMR) have auctioned off a decommissioned 1970’s goods wagon raising £700 for the Railway Children Charity. The OBA wagon was...
Greater Anglia start work to make way for longer trains Work has commenced at Hertford East railway station to provide space for longer trains Greater Anglia has confirmed. The work will focus on the...
Northern set to take over Leeds' Neville Hill engineering ... Northern is set to take control of Neville Hill engineering depot in Leeds. The depot had previously been jointly managed by Northern and East...
ABB brings innovation in conduit and cable support to the ... Each day, millions of people around the world rely on railways and buses to travel from point-to-point and to carry commercial cargo from place-to...
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...
What will Wales’ proposed world-class rail testing centre ... The Global Centre of Rail Excellence is a proposed rail testing facility in south Wales which would significantly boost the rolling stock and...
RSSB release latest research and innovation quarterly upda... Sensor technology to monitor passenger comfort in real time, a new toolkit to allow longer trains to stop at shorter platforms without costly upgrade...
New Tram Train stop and Park & Ride plans forge ahead Plans are gathering momentum for a new Tram Train stop and Park & Ride in Templeborough, Rotherham. The transport scheme will link Magna Science &...
Network Rail: £1.5m upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs c... Two major upgrade projects, intended to improve vital Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) in Eastleigh and Bescot, have just been completed by GB...
Testing underway on new Transport for Wales trains The new Fast Light Intercity and Regional Trains (FLIRTs) are currently being tested in Europe, as part of the transformation for the Wales and...
Network Rail transform West Drayton station West Drayton station has been remodelled ahead of the Elizabeth line opening next year. Some improvements include a modernised ticket hall, which...
Avanti kick-starts UK's largest train fleet upgrade Avanti West Coast has set in motion the UK’s biggest ever train fleet upgrade this week. The rail company said the £117m scheme will transform all 56...
Over 30 miles of track renewed by Network Rail Over the last 12 months, Network Rail has replaced 36 miles (58 kilometres) of track across the rail network to curtail delays for commuters in...
HS2 to construct innovative 'double composite' railway via... HS2 revealed yesterday (Monday 19 July) that its designers are making progress to reduce the amount of embedded carbon in one of the high-speed rail...
Battery powered trains could extend Merseyrail network The testing of a new battery powered train in the Liverpool City Region has been successful. A big step in the right direction in creating a...
Retired Pacer repurposed to help mental health charity A retired Pacer train has been given a new home at Huddersfield Station, as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) ‘Transform a Pacer’...
Hydrogen Carrier Technology development continues The development of liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology (LOHC) continues, as more companies jump on board this unique approach for transporting...
First trains depart from HS2’s Willesden Logistics Hub The first trains, carrying spoil removed from HS2 construction works in London, has left the HS2 Logistics hub in Willesden. Carrying 1,470 tonnes of...
Transport for Wales introduces improved Cardiff-Holyhead r... As it continues to aim to improve rail services within Wales, Transport for Wales (TfW) has introduced a newly-improved service between Cardiff and...
Transport for London granted £1bn conditions-based funding... In order to support the continued running of the London transport network through the pandemic recovery, the UK Government has agreed a funding...
Network Rail set to showcase UK green trains at COP26 Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of Britain’s low-carbon rail fleet at the COP26 conference in Glasgow later this year. Announcing...
Transport Committee outline 12 recommendations from inquir... Following their ‘Trains Fit for the Future’ inquiry and subsequent report, the House of Commons Transport Committee has outlined 12 further...
First new trams for West Midlands Metro expansion delivere... West Midlands Metro have taken delivery of the first of eight new state-of-the-art trams, which are due to arrive this year ahead of the planned...
LNER reintroduces stored InterCity 225 trains into service Several InterCity 225 trains, which has been in temporary storage, are set to be reintroduced onto London North Eastern Railway (LNER) routes to help...
1940s express steam locomotive returns to Swanage Railway The steam locomotive Eddystone has returned to the Swanage volunteer-run heritage railway after a £350,000 revamp which took three years. Dorset's...
Debut journey for West Coast Main Line ‘jumbo’ freight tra... The heaviest freight train ever to run on the West Coast Main Line has made its debut journey from the Peak District to London. Loaded with essential...
Track works planned between London and Cambridge Vital work to replace worn track on the West Anglia Main Line between London and Cambridge is expected to take place, with passengers set to benefit...
TfL unveils new Piccadilly Line tube train design Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled the design for the new Piccadilly Line underground trains, which will begin operation on the line in 2025...
HS2 north portal site ready for tunnel boring machine Excavation of HS2’s north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel is now complete and ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will...
Proposals submitted for rockfall shelter extension in Devo... Network Rail has submitted plans, to Teignbridge District Council, for the extension of the rockfall shelter which shields a key stretch of railway in...
Historic bridge to be replaced with a stronger replica in ... Worcester Shrub Hill station is set to have a turn back time moment when their bridge, which was removed last year, is replaced by an identical...
Major £17m Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project c... On the 19th of Feb, engineers finished a series of improvements on the lines used by freight trains between Southampton Central and Redbridge...
ORR confirm John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Of... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed John Larkinson as their new Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition. As is the...
Esk Valley line track upgrade in -17oC Upgrades to the track on the Esk Valley line were not halted despite the heavy snow in North Yorkshire. In freezing temperatures, Network Rail teams...
Network Rail save £40m thanks to revolutionary electric re... In a revolutionary world-first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge...
Bacteria busting technology being used on Euston station e... At London Euston station a new ultra-violet light is being used on escalator handrails in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs...
The rail industry continues to support victims of domestic... Support for domestic abuse victims has been extended by Network Rail following the implementation of an Online Safe Spaces service portal on its...
Network Rail continues commitment to increase biodiversity... Network Rail is carrying out vital work to remove trees and plants close to the railway in Market Harborough, whilst working to protect the...
East Kilbride electrification works to begin Preliminary works will soon begin to lay foundations for overhead powerlines along the East Kilbride-Glasgow Central railway as part of a multi...
South Wales Metro continues to lift the local economy The South Wales Metro project that is being delivered by Transport for Wales is continuing to boost the local economy by providing more opportunities...
Network Rail awards £900k design contract for Edinburgh Wa... Network Rail has awarded a £900,000 design contract to Mott MacDonald for the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan. The contract will involve design work to...
Network Rail teams continue to tackle graffiti Network Rail has deployed teams at London Euston and Liverpool to remove graffiti visible to residents and passengers. At London Euston special teams...
ORR: 74.7% of trains arrived on time between Oct/Dec 2020 The Office of Rail and Road has today (18 Feb) published its passenger rail performance statistics 2020-21 Q3. That numbers show that between October...
Stonehaven-Montrose railway to reopen The rail route between Stonehaven and Montrose will reopen for passenger and freight customers next Monday (22 Feb) following the successful...
Designs for HS2 Euston tunnel headhouse revealed HS2 have revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the high speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston...
The role of placemaking in High Speed Two Talk to a local about the reopening of London’s St Pancras station in 2008, and you’re more likely to hear feedback about the food court and shopping...
Britannia Bridge restoration works to protect vital rail l... The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from Feb 17th. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the...
Signalling renewal up for public consultation in Cambridge... A public consultation has been launched by Network Rail on proposals to renew the railway’s signalling system and upgrade seven level crossings across...
Transport industry praised for their work in vaccination r... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has thanked transport operators for their ongoing work on the frontline to help people get their Covid-19...
Building back better with apprentices High Speed 2 and Skills Minister Andrew Stephenson has paid tribute to apprentices and their employers around the country during National...
Race to fix West Coast main line landslip complete Railway engineers had to work against the clock to prevent the West Coast main line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by...
Network Rail tackle snow across West Yorkshire With more wintery weather forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, Network Rail’s teams are working tenaciously to keep train services...
Siemens award £40m contract to put Goole on the map Siemens has awarded a huge £40m contract to Yorkshire-based GMI Construction Group PLC to build its new rail manufacturing site at Goole. The contract...
Key track works planned between Ely and Kings Lynn Vital track works are set to be carried out by Network Rail between Ely and Kings Lynn to make services more reliable for passengers this month...
One of the country’s most hit railway bridges to reopen A Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened this week after one of the country’s most hit railway bridges was repaired and strengthened, following a crash...
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross incoming Network Rail teams are preparing to carry out a major stage of the £1.2bn upgrades to the East Coast Main Line, which is the largest investment into...
GTR’s first train in £55m fleet modernisation programme ba... The first of 270 trains in Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) £55m fleet modernisation programme have returned to service. The revolutionary programme...
Railway innovators invited to bid on £9m FOAK fund Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced the fifth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will...
South London’s 1980s railway track and signalling to be mo... A major four-year package of work to modernise 1980s track and signalling on the lines into London Victoria station is about to begin. The upgrades...
Reston village set for new rail station for the first time... For the first time in more than half a century, a train station is set to open in the Scottish Borders village of Reston. The Scottish Borders Council...
Huge £3m track upgrade in Cornwall complete The biggest track investment in Cornwall since the 1950s has been completed by Network Rail. Over the past five weeks, the track has been renewed on...
Esk Valley line 1940’s track to be replaced Network Rail is set to upgrade sections of track on the Esk Valley Line, which date back to the 1940s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers...
New sea wall helping defend railway seven years on In February 2014, a huge storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south-west. Seven years later, a...
Feltham station £31m upgrade complete Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today (5 Feb) announced the £31 million upgrades to improve accessibility, local connections and capacity at...
Don’t Cut Here: Why HS2 East should reach Chesterfield and... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has detailed the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Scottish investment to support decarbonisation and modal s... Transport for Scotland has published their second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) to help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes for...
Major signalling upgrade pending at Clacton-on-Sea Passengers are being reminded of the significant upgrade work taking place across 23-days around Clacton-on-Sea. The new computer-based signalling...
HS2 Ltd Chair Allan Cook resigns Chairman of HS2 Ltd, Allan Cook CBE, has handed in his resignation to the Department for Transport, meaning he will leave his role at the end of July...
Network Rail replace two bridges in Norfolk Two new bridges have been replaced in Norfolk this weekend (31st of January), making them stronger and safer than before, to preserve a safe and...
Major £3m refurb of Stirling station roof to begin Network Rail will shortly begin work on a 10-month programme at Stirling station to deliver a £3 million investment to refurbish the non-glazed roofs...
Huge step taken as Greater Manchester takes over first rai... Today (1 Feb) marks a significant moment for Manchester’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester takes over operation of...
North East railway upgrade continues with signalling revam... Rail passengers in the North East are set to benefit from a better, more reliable rail service as a major project to modernise signalling continues...
Hitachi Rail reaches major milestone with first battery-po... Hitachi Rail has reached a significant milestone following successful tests of its first battery-powered tram in Florence. While traditional tram...
WYCA to discuss latest plans for £24.2m White Rose rail st... Discussions around plans for a £24.2m rail station at White Rose in Leeds is due to be discussed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
HS2 new jobs board showcases thousands of upcoming opportu... HS2 Ltd has launched a new digital platform to promote the estimated 20,000 job roles coming up as part of phase one. The platform offers those...
Ep. 25 The industry needs to take matters into its own han... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Gareth Dennis, a Railway engineer and writer. Gareth dissects the strong...
Stonehaven-Montrose recovery works underway The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until Monday, February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged...
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade to push forward with building the South...
What is next for the Werrington tunnel? Following the UK engineering first, at Werrington, where an 11,000-tonne curved concrete box was successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line...
Emergency track repairs continue at Ingatestone Critical works to stabilise the embankment at Ingatestone on the Great Eastern Main Line will proceed for the rest of this week (27 Jan) after further...
Eurostar will receive support according to the French gove... Eurostar is set to receive aid from France and the UK to safeguard its future in a post-pandemic world, according to the French government. The open...
HS2 to begin construction on huge Victoria Road Crossover ... Momentous sheet piling work has been completed by HS2 contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways Joint Venture (SCS Railways) in Acton, West London...
Snow stopping the railways thanks to Network Rail helicopt... The heavy snowfall has caused numerous issues and delays over the past couple of weeks and Network Rail (NR) has worked to innovate around this...
Major £794m boost for rail links in the North and South A major £794m investment package is set to reopen two important rail routes closed more than 50 years ago has been announced today (23 Jan) by...
HS2 Minister issues Eastern Leg spot safeguarding statemen... A statement has been issued from Andrew Stephenson, HS2 Minister, following the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West...
RIA respond to the Transport Committee’s Major Projects in... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Major Transport Projects. The UK has a...
Rail Forum Midlands launch virtual Infra Talk event Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) held their virtual Infra Talk networking event yesterday (21 Jan) which involved 8 floors of networking space, 21 Tier 1...
Bombardier export deal secures $2.3bn from UK Government A major $2.3bn financing deal for the Cairo Monorail project in Egypt has been granted by the UK Government. This will help support an English plant...
Railway engineers battle against Storm Christoph Railway engineers across the North West are working to combat the effects of Storm Christoph as they continue to keep passengers and freight safely on...
Caterham station footbridge receives major safety upgrade... The footbridge at Caterham station has received a vital £765,000 upgrade to improve its safety for passengers, as part of Network Rail’s Railway...
ORR proposes new guidance on level crossing safety The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (20 Jan) released simpler guidance on level crossing safety to support the rail industry, traffic...
Going forward from mechanical levers We have come a long way since the era of Victorian signallers pulling heavy metal levers to provide safe passage for trains rolling into and out of...
Greater investment in rail research could help level up th... A report commissioned by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Leeds, details how greater investment in rail research could be used to...
Plans for £42m Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station open... The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public consultation into plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line...
Rail industry responds to Transport for the North funding ... Following last week’s announcement (14 Jan) that the Transport budget for the North (TfN) is to be cut by 40%, the trade body for the UK rail supply...
Eurostar should not “fall between cracks” of Government su... Business leaders in London have advised the Government to offer financial assistance to open-access operator Eurostar in a letter, delivered yesterday...
Major accessibility upgrade back on track for Kidsgrove st... After stalling for more than a year, Kidsgrove stations multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade is now underway. From today (18 Jan) work to...
Xrail Group secure 4-year maintenance contract in Spain Over the next 4 years, commencing from the 1st of January 2021, Xrail has been sub-contracted to deliver around the clock Corrective and Preventive...
Network Rail named in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards... Network Rail has been ranked 29th in the top 50 best places to work in the UK by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, as...
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the... Alstom has today published a report titled, ‘The UK’s New Green Age; A Step Change in Transport Decarbonisation.’ The report calls for a £10bn...
Huge upgrade to passengers lifts at Macclesfield station Improvement work as part of the Great North Rail Project continues this week at Macclesfield station. The station's lifts are set to be replaced as a...
New opportunities arising in HS2 for those returning to wo... To coincide with HS2’s continued drive to create employment opportunities for local people and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups...
State-of-the-art signalling to be installed at Birmingham ... Major works are set to take place throughout 2021 at Birmingham New Street, starting on the 24th of January. A rolling programme of platform closures...
Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), Stagecoach Supertram and Network Rail have partnered together to launch the Tram Train Pilot...
HS2 to launch innovative project-wide health and safety pa... A major step has been taken by HS2 and its contractors in developing health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by...
ORR: Ticketing & refunds policy deemed biggest complaints ... Office of Rail and Road has published their statistics on passenger rail service complaints about the second quarter of 2020-21 (July, August...
Scotland’s Railway sees £16m of major investment works Scotland’s Railway has received £16m of enhancement work to bring more reliable services for passengers and freight customers. Network Rail engineers...
Hydrogen rail on track for Scotland’s railways A game-changing project has been launched in hopes of delivering a production-ready hydrogen train in Scotland by November this year. A rail...
Brand-new platform unveiled at Leeds station The highly anticipated brand-new platform 0 at Leeds station has been revealed today by Network Rail. Images of the new platform have been released...
Transport for the North say 2021 must be a major year for ... Transport for the North (TfN) have detailed, in their submission to the Union Connectivity Review chaired by Sir Peter Hendy, how a more joined-up...
Gatwick Airport Station: How is the £150m project progress... Gatwick Airport station is undergoing a momentous £150m transformation to relieve crowding, improve accessibility and reduce delays for commuters and...
Hull Trains suspend services for a third time For a third time, Hull Trains from the 9th of Jan temporarily suspending all services in response to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The decision comes...
Ep.24 Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & ... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests. Paul Appleton, Deputy Director of Railway Safety and HM Deputy...
HS2 continues recruitment drive for 2021 In the final months of 2020, September through to December, HS2 Ltd recruited 300 people out of the 500 they anticipated filling their new job...
Network Rail engineers deliver vast improvements across th... Throughout the Christmas and New Year period Network Rail’s engineers continued to work tenaciously to deliver a huge package of upgrades throughout...
Bring in the WaveWalker In February 2014, severe storms battered England’s southern coast and the sea-front railway running through Dawlish, Devon, felt the full force of the...
Major milestone reached on new Northern Line Extension Over the Christmas break, the Northern Line Extension passed a key milestone after completing a journey through the new tunnels from Kennington to...
End of an era for 82-year-old Isle of Wight trains The residents of the Isle of Wight bid farewell to their iconic trains yesterday (Jan 3rd), which are estimated to have travelled in excess of 3...
RIA: The wider Very Light Rail System Throughout this week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has held its latest Unlocking Innovation series, covering the UK light rail sector. In...
A festive ‘thank you’ to railway workers Big names from politics, showbiz and sport have today (18 Nov) expressed their tanks to frontline railway workers for keeping Britain moving during...
Report reveals the environmental benefits HS2 will deliver... A significant report from the High-Speed Rail Group has been published today and details how the environmental team working on HS2 are delivering...
RIA: Restoring Your Railway and Coventry Shuttle The third day of RIA’s latest Unlocking Innovation event series covered two exciting areas for the industry, the Coventry Shuttle and the Department...
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence in early 2021 Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line early next year. The work will take place between January and February...
Major investment in Glasgow’s railway this Christmas Momentous work is set to take place throughout the festive period to improve journeys from 2021 for rail passengers in Glasgow. Engineers will be...
New safety initiative launched by Community Rail Partnersh... The Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have teamed up with Network Rail to promote safe use of level crossings. Children in...
Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
EMR use driver training bubbles to fast-track new fleet in... East Midlands Railway has successfully innovated around social distancing guidelines in order to deliver two new trains into the EMR fleet. After...
RIA: The Latest Innovations in Light Rail The Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) final Unlocking Innovation series of 2020 is focusing on the Light Weight and Low-Cost Railway, examining the...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
RBF continues to support families over Christmas Christmas will arrive early this year for hundreds of rail families with children thanks to the UK based rail charity, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF)...
Space and seats doubled on Great Northern Fen Line Passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, starting from yesterday (13 Dec), were treated to their new twice-longer eight-carriage...
FirstGroup to lose two franchises FirstGroup has reached an agreement with the Government over the close of two rail franchises, the multi-national transport group has said. The...
£5m platform extension at Milngavie station A platform extension at Milngavie station in a £5 investment that will help advance the reliability of services for passengers. Network Rail began...
HS2: Work experience for students who deferred university ... HS2 is supporting the government’s initiative for students who had planned to study this year, but who were offered a deferred university place, would...
Network Rail plan to alter Croydon railway bottleneck Network Rail’s plans to fix railway bottleneck in Croydon have been met with strong support from passengers and the community following a widespread...
Scotland’s largest freight hub invests £3 million in growi... Today (10 Dec) the Port of Grangemouth, the largest container port in Scotland, has announced a £3 million investment in its rail freight offering...
Over 1.5m Christmas cards & more to be delivered by freigh... As the demand for goods increases around Christmas time, you would think you’re like for seeing an increase in lorries on the road, contributing to...
Major resignalling work set for Birmingham New Street Birmingham New Street passengers are being asked to double-check their platforms, throughout 2021, before travelling as work continues to replace...
‘Sunflower’ Christmas tree highlights support for those wi... A Christmas tree decorated in sunflowers has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities...
Ep.23 The North and its railways, Jim McMahon MP On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport. Jim divulges why we...
HS2’s huge tunnelling machines arrive in the UK High Speed Two’s (HS2) first two humongous Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work on the UK’s largest...
Crossrail confirm Farringdon station construction is compl... The Farringdon Elizabeth line station has successfully reached a momentous milestone with the completion of construction activity, Crossrail has...
Network Rail invest in a new footbridge for Goring-by-Sea Goring-by-Sea is currently receiving regenerative work from Network Rail as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan. The footbridge is set to be...
HS2 to boost tourism in Cumbria The Lake District’s 2040 Visitor Travel Vision is set to receive a welcome boost through the proposed High Speed Two passenger service travelling...
Vital £4m track upgrade in Buckinghamshire Network Rail has carried out track renewal works between Bourne End and Marlow to enable smoother, quieter, and more reliable journeys for passengers...
Ep.22 Building back better, faster, greener, Steve White On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway. Steve...
Restoration work completed at Scarborough station Network Rail has successfully completed work to protect a Grade II listed bench at Scarborough railway station, safeguarding it to allow passengers to...
£29 million pledged to Stoke-on-Trent and Longton train st... Longton train stations and other transport networks around Stoke-on-Trent are set to receive £29 million of funding. The funding is part of the...
Stations light up purple to celebrate disabled people worl... Purple lights will beam across railway stations throughout the country today (3rd Dec) as the rail industry joins the global #PurpleLightUp movement...
Vital track work across West Cornwall The railway through Penzance is set to receive track improvements, commencing this weekend, with amended train services and bus replacement services...
Parts of Crossrail may be “parked” to speed up completion During a meeting yesterday (1st Dec) The London Assembly Transport Committee were told by Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford that non...
Ep. 21 The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the...
Funding agreement confirmed for Crossrail project The Department for Transport (DfT), the Mayor of London, Transport for London and HM Treasury have confirmed an agreed funding and financing package...
Major work completed on the London Overground Gospel Oak t... Services are set to run more efficiently for passengers on the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line following track upgrades and bridge...
EMR continue cleaning efforts as lockdown eases As lockdown restrictions set to ease over the coming days, East Midlands Railway has brought in further measures to keep its trains and stations clean...
Why is now the time for electrification? The coronavirus pandemic has forced changes of an unprecedented scale across the UK’s commuting networks. COVID-19 has given us all the space to pause...
Funding announced to restore Beeching rail links and stati... 15 projects across England are set to be awarded £50,000 each to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services, as...
£16m Christmas upgrade for Scotland’s Railway Scotland’s Railway is set to receive more than £16 million of investment over Christmas and the New Year. Network Rail will be working across various...
Ep. 20 Responding to a crisis & bee gardens, Tom Moran On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Tom Moran, Managing Director of Thameslink & Great Northern. Tom spoke about...
Two of London’s busiest railways receive improvement work Engineers at Network Rail have taken advantage of the lack of passengers during the second lockdown and are using the extra-time for improvement works...
Spending Review 2020: £2bn for transport Today (25 Nov) Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review 2020 speech. Within his speech he said that over £2 billion is to be used to keep...
Students to avoid changing journey fees this Christmas Students who may have already booked their train tickets to travel home for Christmas, before the recent announcement of the student travel window...
RIA publish ’10 reason to continue to invest in rail’ docu... The Railway Industry Association (RIA), has called upon Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why...
Network Rail invests £350,000 to prevent flooding on Derby... Network Rail are working alongside Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust by investing £350,000 to help restore a section of the historic Draycott canal...
Rail Supply Group set out new 'Act Now' priorities Earlier this year, the Rail Supply Group, as the leadership body for the UK rail supply sector, established a Coronavirus Taskforce to understand and...
Fridays now ‘off peak’ on Avanti West Coast Friday morning peak restrictions has been removed on Avanti West Coast long distance journeys to and from London Euston starting from today, 20...
Network Rail Wessex staff receive beak-spoke training Leaves and branches on the line are the usual suspects for delays, but swans disrupting rail services are more common than you would initially think...
Vital freight route receives £4.5m upgrade Network Rail have replaced two railway bridges through Cheshire to allow for more reliable freight services. The Middlewich brand line reopened today...
NPR sends recommendations to Grant Shapps for new rail net... Leaders in the North have agreed an initial preferred way forward for a new railway network that will transform the region’s economy by creating...
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade...
Greater Anglia trains test negative for Covid-19 Greater Anglia have been working alongside a provider of testing, inspection and compliance service to test for Covid-19 on its trains, and every test...
West Coast main line and Euston HS2 upgrades in 2021 Network Rail has announced vital upgrades on the West Coast main line and at London Euston in spring/summer 2021. The work, part of Britain’s Railway...
Government injects £1.2m to accelerate digital signalling Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has today (18 Nov) announced that the roll out of digital signalling, which is set to progress safety and slash...
Ilford station's new entrance steelwork complete The steelwork for the new station entrance at Ilford on Cranbrook Road has been completed. The steel framework makes up a new, modern and spacious...
DfT: A fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes... Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson has announced today (17 Nov) the publication of a range of recommendations that illustrate how land and property...
Welsh Government publishes new draft of their Transport St... The Welsh Government has today (17 Nov) published its new initial Transport Strategy, which pledges a major reduction in carbon emissions from the...
Fire near Bradford railway lines to cause delays Northern Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel in light of a large fire close to the railway in Bradford. The fire, which was...
Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern trains test negati... Independent laboratory results show that Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains are testing negative for Covid-19 over three weeks after being...
Improving communication for disabled passengers on the rai... Using public transport has always been a source of frustration and anxiety, and sometimes outright impossible, for disabled people with obstacles such...
East West Railway begins second phase of rolling stock pro... East West Railway Company, (EWR Co), is set to resume market engagement with possible train suppliers, as its rolling stock procurement process enters...
Severn Tunnel road-to-rail emergency vehicle revealed Ambulance crews and firefighters will now be able to reach emergency situations in the Severn Tunnel much faster as a new, dedicated road-to-rail...
'HS2 Midlands Voices' call for HS2 eastern leg not to be l... Key voices from across the Midlands have come together in a new report published today (12 Nov), arguing that the full ‘Y shaped’ HS2 network must be...
ORR launch market study into rail signalling systems The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (12 Nov) begun a market study into the supply of rail signalling systems to ensure the signalling supply...
Sheffield freight train derailment to affect services over... At around 02:45am yesterday (11 Nov), a freight service carrying cement derailed at the north end of Sheffield station whilst on route from Hope to...
Dawlish sea wall second section underway Network Rail have begun working on the second section of the new, larger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will allow for greater protection of the...
Local firm to design East Midlands Railway Aurora fleet in... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has selected a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora fleet. DGDESIGN has worked with a vast array of...
Greater Anglia continue to test new fleet of commuter trai... Greater Anglia are continuing diligent testing of their new fleet of commuter trains in the build-up to them entering passenger service later this...
Network Rail in the top 20 apprentice employers in England... Network Rail has been recognised as one of the top 20 apprentice employers in England in the National Apprenticeship Service’s Top 100 Apprenticeship...
Department for Transport confirms HS2 northern bills will ... The Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that Phase 2b of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be divided into numerous bills which will be passed through...
University of Leeds signs East Coast Main Line research ag... The University of Leeds has signed a £10 million co-investment agreement with companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main...
Network Rail accredited as Real Living Wage employer Network Rail have received approval to become an accredited Real Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage rates for 2020/21 have been announced as...
Network Rail launches ‘Lorries Can’t Limbo’ campaign With more large vehicles expected on Britain’s roads in the run up to Christmas, Network Rail has revealed the most-struck bridges in the country to...
Huge passenger information display goes live at Victoria S... Britain’s biggest and clearest single passenger information display has gone live at Victoria Statin this week. The new display is part of Network...
‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ launched The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have announced the launch of a Charter to champion and showcase equality, diversity and...
RIA Conference Day 3 – This industry is alive, vibrant & g... The final day of the RIA Conference 2020 began with a panel discussion surrounding rebooting exports for the UK. Louis Taylor, Chief Executive, UK...
RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found...
How are GTR building back better, greener and faster? Steve White, Govia Thameslink CEO, spoke to RTM’s Editorial Lead, Ailsa Cowen, about their recent awards, how they will continue to work to prevent...
First stage of Barmouth Viaduct £25m upgrade is complete The first stage of the £25 million upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct has been completed by Network Rail. The restoration works are to protect it for local...
RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found its way into our...
East Suffolk Line improvement work enhances reliability fo... The East Suffolk Line is set to benefit from improved reliability following track replacement after a nine-day closure of the line. Network Rail have...
Progress continues for Inclusive Transport Strategy As today (3 Nov) marks Purple Tuesday 2020, an initiative that aims to improve the customer experience for disabled people, Rail and Accessible...
EMR introduces first of new regional train fleet East Midlands Railway have introduced their first, highly anticipated, train as per of their new regional fleet. The Class 170 “Turbostars”, which...
New station building at Gatwick Airport underway Work began yesterday (1 Nov) on Gatwick Airport’s huge, modern railway station concourse, as the first train arrived at one of the platforms that has...
Avanti West Coast set to transform Motherwell cross-border... Motherwell is set to see a transformation in services as Avanti West Coast announces plans for a major timetable boost on its Anglo-Scottish route...
Aberdeen-Dundee rail line to reopen tomorrow The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee will reopen on Tuesday (3 Nov) following the completion of work to repair the line following August’s...
£1.7bn bailout for TfL from Government A secondary funding and financing package for Transport for London, worth up to £1.7bn, has been agreed by the Government. The package will deliver...
A boost of £1.5m for Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle new stati... Plans to build a new £1.5m station in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle area have begun to progress following investment from the Liverpool City Region...
Network Rail releases world-first targets to tackle global... Network Rail have today announced a world first, they are set to become the first rail company in the world to set the most ambitious Science-Based...
West Coast main line passengers warned of disruption today... With heavy-rain forecast today (29th Oct) passengers travelling through Lancashire and Cumbria are being warned of slower-than-usual journeys and...
HS2 Canterbury Works vent shaft and headhouse designs reve... HS2 have published updates designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four...
ScotRail launches new engagement panel Scotland’s Railway has reformed its Stakeholder Panel as it continues to engage with the railway’s key stakeholders. The original Stakeholder Panel...
Covid-19 disrupted rail journeys to avoid admin fees on Ad... Extra protections have been to put in place for rail passengers to ensure they are not left out of pocket from Covid-19 related local restrictions...
Restoration work begins on Ribblehead viaduct Work has begun to improve passenger and freight journeys over the 144-year-old Ribblehead viaduct. The momentous North Yorkshire landmark is...
East Coast Upgrade continues at London King’s Cross Progress continues on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade as passengers are encouraged not to travel or from London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via operations The third day of the Unlocking innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series focused on delivering carbon reductions in construction and operation...
Wales and Borders rail franchise put under public control Transport Minister, Ken Skates, has today (Oct 22nd) announced in light of significant decline in passenger numbers the Welsh Government has decided...
HS2 will enhance rail freight usage at UK ports HS2 Ltd has today (Oct 22nd) released a new video showcasing the benefits UK ports and distribution centres will see through the additional capacity...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via rolling stock Following RIA’s first webinar on electrification, their Unlocking Innovation Routes to Zero Carbon Rail series returned on Tuesday 20 October to look...
GTR doubles the number of female train driver applicants The UK’s biggest rail operator, Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, has...
New contract signed for Arriva CrossCountry A new contract has been announced today (16th Oct) by Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, between the Government and Arriva CrossCountry. Arriva...
£1.7m invested by TransPennine Express into further cleani... An efficient cleaning programme is already in place, but the extra uplift will see more than 9,400 further cleaning hours, allowing a dedicated team...
New £15m Kintore station rejoins Scottish railway Kintore re-joined Scotland’s Railway this morning (Oct 15th) with the opening of the town’s new station, following an absence of 56 years. Funded by...
£17m Government boost for Southampton’s rail freight capac... Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today announced a further £17 million is to be invested into a major rail upgrade to freight services in...
Network Rail’s leaf-buster trains on the move Wet and windy autumns cause problems for our railway across the country every year. Network Rail’s Southern Region leaf-busting team are on hand to...
LNER raises £230,000 for CALM charity London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has reached a significant milestone in their fundraising target for charity partner Campaign Against Living...
HS2 announces plans to improve air quality across the proj... In light of Clean Air Day 2020, HS2 released ten ways it is working to raise the bar on air quality during construction and operation. Once...
TfW celebrates their decreasing carbon footprint on Clean ... The railway contributes to 1% of Wales’ transport carbon emissions, the majority of which comes from diesel-powered trains throughout the Wales and...
Major works begin on the Great Eastern Main Line An array of vital upgrades is planned in the run-up to Christmas to make rail services between Norwich and London more reliable. Works are taking...
Consultation launched to strengthen links between HS2 and ... A public consultation has been launched today by HS2 Ltd to help the development of better journeys between the North and Midlands. The government are...
Delays reduced at Liverpool Street through new engineering... A revolutionary 12-month programme of electrical works, infrastructure upgrades and operational changes to boost reliability on a critical section of...
Union connectivity review, terms of reference released by ... Earlier this year, on the 30th of June, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a review that would look into the union of connectivity by...
Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South sta... Second round of public consultation on Cambridge South station launches Later this month, Network Rail are set to launch the second round of public...
Plans available to view of major railway upgrade in West Y... Residents in the Huddersfield area and across the wider region are invited by Network Rail to view the latest online proposals for major upgrades to...
Crossrail governance handed over to TfL The Elizabeth line has reached its complex final stages with Crossrail Ltd working to complete the remaining Infrastructure so it can fully test the...
Employment and Skills Hub for West London set up with HS2 ... A new Employment and Skills Hub has been formed through HS2 funding and is set to benefit businesses and residents in West London. The funding was...
Railways ready to tackle leaves on the line Network Rail ready to tackle ‘leaves on the line’ and keep passengers moving safely and reliably this autumn with 61 leaf-busting trains and 80 leaf...
Rail Minister opens first phase of Dawlish seawall Passengers across the South West are to benefit from their integral rail link being protected following the completion of the first phase of a new...
£1.8m improvement work this weekend near Manchester Piccad... Passengers are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel this weekend during essential railway improvement work on a busy route into...
Wales’ Transport Minister criticises funding for Welsh rai... Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has written to Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, highlighting his...
Network Rail publish Environmental Sustainability Strategy Network Rail have published their Environmental Sustainability Strategy. The document illustrates how they plan to play their part in Britain’s green...
Ely rail capacity upgrade open for public consultation Network Rail have today opened their first round of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely and will run for six...
Rail franchises to end, making way for a new railway After 24 years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has today (21st Sept) announced that rail franchising is to end, forming the early steps towards...
Alstom set to purchase Bombardier Transportation Alstom’s move to takeover Bombardier Transportation has progressed following the announcement that Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement...
Nexus’ new £362m Metro fleet keeps infamous yellow Metro’s £362m new train fleet have been revealed to be bright yellow, as Nexus launches a major public consultation on its interior design. Nexus, the...
£10m boost for Gatwick Airport station upgrade Platform extensions, across three stations in West and East Sussex, have now been completed by Network Rail through funding from the Department for...
HS2’s biggest tunnel site reaches milestone HS2 has reached another significant milestone at the high-speed rail project’s first tunnel site, with the completion of structural work on the...
Scotland’s greener train project progresses Scotland’s goals of a greener railway are coming ever closer with the next stage of a hydrogen train demonstration project underway. As part of the...
Investment into Wigan North Western station for better rai... As part of the Great North Rail Project, passengers travelling from Wigan North Western station to Manchester and Leeds, will soon be provided with a...
New collaboration between DfT and East Midlands transport ... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has today (3 Sept) set out a new collaboration agreement between local leaders in the East Midlands in order to...
Major £1.2bn East Coast Main Line works confirmed With improving journeys for passengers as soon as possible a priority, Network Rail have today (3 Sept) confirmed dates for key works on the East...
Electrification plans for line between Fife and Clackmanna... The next stage of development work is due to begin for Network Rail engineers between Alloa and Longannet, which could see passenger services return...
HS2 construction begins with 22,000 jobs expected Europe’s largest infrastructure project has today (4 Sept) reached a momentous milestone with the start of construction on the project, highlighting...
Hitachi Rail: Five years at flagship factory in the North ... September marks five years of operation for Hitachi Rail’s North East home in Newton Aycliffe. Since then, the team has since built 192 trains, which...
New electric train fleet revealed for Birmingham’s Cross-C... The electric train fleet set to transform travel on Birmingham’s Cross-City Line has been revealed to rail passengers in the West Midlands. A sneak...
Welsh Government call for backing of South Wales Main Line... Plans for new train services and stations in south-east Wales have been outlined by the Welsh Government, who have called on the UK Government to...
Work begins to restore passenger services to Leven The first phase of work by Network Rail is set to begin as part of the restoration of passenger services to Leven. Engineers will be carrying out...
Network Rail publish Decarbonisation Plan Network Rail have released their interim Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy, illustrating its preliminary recommendations for decarbonising the...
Trains kept moving by AWC despite damaged overhead wires Avanti West Coast have taken an unlikely option to allow their timetable to run, without delays, despite damaged overhead wires. The operator...
Revolutionary AI Tech Keeps Trains on Time Machine learning experts at LNER have developed new technology that can help to predict train delays. Following a successful trial at Peterborough and...
EMR's Welcome Points: Enhancing Accessibility and Customer... Customers at several EMR stations will have the opportunity to contribute to a project aimed at improving customer service and accessibility following...
Network Rail trials helicopter-borne Multi-Angle Camera Sy... Network Rail's Air Operations team has been testing an advanced camera system that combines high-resolution photography, laser surveys, and near...
Unlocking Real-Time Railway Updates: Network Rail's New Di... Network Rail’s 25 million neighbours – people living within 500m of a railway line – are set to benefit from a new digital service that will let...
Hitachi Rail to upgrade Paris Metro line 12 with its digit... Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver its cutting edge CBTC digital signalling technology for line 12 of the Paris metro, operated by...
Arriva grows digital ticketing platform with new contract ... Arriva is solidifying its role as a top provider of digital services and smart ticketing solutions, thanks to a new multi-year contract with...
DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility Lead the Way with ETCS Ro... DB Cargo UK has entered into a significant agreement with Siemens Mobility to equip the UK's Class 66 freight locomotives with the new European Train...
Record High for Digital Ticket Usage on East Midlands Rail... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has seen a significant increase in the use of digital tickets, with nearly 80% of customers opting for this convenient...
Revolutionary Rail Tech: Hitachi's New Monitoring System T... Hitachi Rail has commercialised a cutting-edge technology for real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance, following extensive UK...
Siemens Mobility Fits Defibrillators on TransPennine Expre... Live-saving defibrillators are being installed across a fleet of TransPennine Express (TPE) trains over the next two months. The train operator has...
Groundbreaking 5G Rollout on Trains A project to deliver 5G on trains will be introduced on a section of track that will eventually form part of the East West Rail route connecting...
Migo and Petrosoft.pl Join Forces to Transform UK Rail Ind... UK-based digital transformation consultancy Migo is proud to announce its partnership with Petrosoft.pl to bring RAILSoft – a comprehensive IT...
Southeastern's New App Feature for Real-Time Train Tracki... Southeastern has introduced an exciting new update to its app, enabling users to track and share their journeys in real-time with friends and family...
GTR’s 717 passes ETCS software upgrade test with flying co... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully upgraded one of its Class 717 Great Northern trains to the...
Hitachi Rail signs framework agreement Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major framework agreement by Deutsche Bahn. The agreement, finalised at the end of 2024 and part of a 6.3 billion...
How AI Tech is Transforming Network Rail's Monitoring Flee... Cordel is aiding Southeastern's fleet upgrade program by installing AI-supported Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Video Imaging sensors on...
Alstom completes one of Europe’s largest Level 1 ETCS inst... Alstom has successfully completed the installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 on the Dundalk to Greystones route, marking a...
East West Rail: How Advanced Signalling is Shaping the Fut... Network Rail signallers are ready to welcome trains on the new East West Rail route between Oxford and Milton Keynes, utilizing cutting-edge...
Amey Infrastructure Wales Enhances Rail Safety with Geofen... Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) is the latest to introduce geofencing technology in Wales. The technology is designed to specifically enhance safety...
Inspiring the Future: Design a Railway Station Awards Cele... Walsall Football Club played host to an inspiring day of celebration at the “Design a Railway Station Awards Ceremony”. The competition challenged...
How Great British Railways Will Revolutionise Ticketing The government has announced that once Great British Railways is established through new legislation, it will unify the online ticketing systems of...
Hitachi Rail to acquire Omnicom Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire the cutting-edge digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from Balfour Beatty. The acquisition marks a key...
Revolutionary Tech to Slash Train Delays: The Bridge That ... A frequently struck bridge is set to receive new technology aimed at significantly reducing train delays and associated costs when incidents occur...
Wabtec agrees to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies... Rail Manufacturer Wabtec Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Evident’s Inspection Technologies division. Previously part of...
Stadler to modernise safety systems for CJ Switzerland Stadler Signalling and Chemins de fer du Jura (CJ) haver signed a contract to renew the signalling systems at Tavannes station and Orange depot in the...
Technology behind Siemens Mobility’s British battery train... The innovative technology behind Siemens Mobility’s British battery trains has been rolled out in the East Brandenburg network in Germany. 31 of the...
Technology in Rail Event – in partnership with Atkins Real... On our recent event, we had the privilege of gathering experts from across the rail industry to explore the transformative power of technology. The...
Euston Station Enhances Travel Info with Live Updates on F... Network Rail will switch its screen back on as part of a trial to provide clearer and more visible travel updates for passengers. As part of Network...
HS2 Contractor EKFB Wins Platinum Sustainability Award for... An innovative project using continuous data feeds from hundreds of trucks, excavators, and other earthmoving equipment to boost efficiency and cut...
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...
TfL and Network Rail Partner with Google to Launch Street ... Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, and Google have teamed up to introduce Google Street View within central London stations, making journey...
DB Cargo UK Unveils State-of-the-Art ETCS Training Centre ... DB Cargo UK has officially opened a new training centre of excellence at its HQ in Doncaster in preparation for the introduction of the new in-cab...
Transforming Rail Travel: South Wales Metro Launches Innov... Rail passengers travelling across the South Wales Metro can now access easier ways to pay and great value fares with a new Pay As You Go system...
Hitachi Rail Invests In Next Gen Signalling Tech Hitachi Rail is proud to partner with Invest Ontario as part of a more than C$100 million investment to upgrade its world-leading Communication-Based...
Historic High Speed Train Joins Digital Signalling Tests o... A familiar and classic train became a new addition to digital signalling in-cab testing runs on the East Coast Main Line at the weekend. The iconic...
LNER Wins Award for Innovative Wildlife Protection System LNER is celebrating a significant achievement after winning an award that recognises its vital contribution to protecting wildlife along the railway...
Network Rail and SWR Double Efforts to Keep Tracks Leaf-Fr... Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) have launched a groundbreaking initiative that has more than doubled the number of trains treating the...
Govia Thameslink Railway Launches 3D Maps for Accessible T... Three-dimensional maps of key stations in London, Sussex and Bedfordshire have been created by the country’s largest train operator to help passengers...
A Milestone Achievement in South London Alstom has successfully delivered a new signalling system for South London. This upgrade aims to improve reliability for passengers travelling to and...
Northern and Porterbrook Launch Real-Time Train Monitoring Some trains operating across Yorkshire will soon be monitored remotely, in real time, to flag any engine issues before the unit arrives back at the...
Revolutionising Rail Projects with 4D Planning at SYSTRA U... In this exclusive Q&A, Paul Chelin, Principal Digital Engineer at SYSTRA UK, shares his journey of developing 4D planning capabilities over the past...
Upcoming Digital Signalling Tests on the East Coast Main L... Rail passengers should be planning ahead for upcoming tests of the new digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line. The £1.4 billion East...
Powering the Future: TfL Seeks Partner for Solar Farms to ... Transport for London (TfL) is on the lookout for a delivery partner to collaborate on developing purpose-built solar farms that will connect to the...
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...
Virtual Signalling Project Launched Alstom and EFE Trenes de Chile have signed a contract to implement the Virtual Signalling Control (CSV) project, an advanced railway traffic control...
Thameslink: Enhancing Accessibility for Blind Passengers Thameslink has introduced an audio guide for its fleet of 115 trains, created with the assistance of Dave Smith, a blind passenger from Redhill...
Funding secured for AI-Powered Wildlife Collision Preventi... Alstom, has together with Flox received SEK 3.3 million in funding to conduct field tests of a groundbreaking AI system that prevents collisions...
Northern to Introduce BSL Announcements by 2025 Northern is set to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements across all its services after a successful trial. Initially tested on trains...
Alstom Pioneers Automated Regional Trains Alstom, has unveiled its ARTE (Autonomous Regional Train Evolution) project. It is a joint research project of Alstom, the German Aerospace Center...
Network Rail’s Innovative Tactics Combat Cable Theft Covert crime-busting technology is being utilised to track down metal thieves who cause significant delays to passengers and freight on the West Coast...
Ep.61 Connecting The Underground In the bustling heart of London, beneath the city's streets, a silent revolution is taking place. Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking an...
Alstom Sells North American Signalling Business to Knorr-B... Alstom has announced that it has closed the sale of its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG, following the binding...
UK's First Battery-Powered Intercity Train Begins Testing ... The UK’s pioneering intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week. This key milestone will see the battery...
Improved Train Maintenance: Greater Anglia's Clacton Inves... The train operator for the East of England, Greater Anglia, has announced that a £17m project is underway that will deliver a brand-new wheel lathe...
Contactless Travel: PAYG Arrives at Southeastern Stations Technology allowing customers using six Southeastern stations to simply tap in and out for their journeys will be available from 22 September. Pay as...
Major step forward for digital programme Network Rail has announced that a significant milestone has been reached in the introduction of digital in-cab signalling. Dynamic testing has now...
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...
Ep. 60 Digital Evidence Management Jon Hill and Ben Parrish from Genetec join the latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast. The pair explain the current inefficiencies in...
£46m investment to drive transport decarbonisation A new national hub working on transport decarbonisation in the UK has secured £46 million from the UK Government and almost 70 partners. The TransiT...
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 set to use industrial rail vacuums for West C... In a move to make way for vital track upgrades, Network Rail is drafting in a set of industrial-sized excavators to remove more than 3,000 tonnes of...
RSSB’s new tool to simplify route planning The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Route Availability (RA) Calculator. The RA calculator is an...
Long-distance train ETCS test in UK rail first A long-distance train will test the high-speed European Train Control System (ETCS) later this month, in a first for the UK rail network. On Sunday...
New technology ahead of leaf-fall battle this autumn Engineers at Northern are completing ‘battle prep’ three months ahead of schedule as they prepare to confront leaf-fall this autumn. The operator has...
Hitachi Rail to begin 3D printing of spare parts Hitachi Rail has announced a new collaboration with ROBOZE as it explores pioneering additive technology for railway spare parts. ROBOZE ARGO 500...
New sleepers could slash carbon on rail network Network Rail’s Wales and Western region has developed a new type of sleeper which unlocks new environmental benefits. The region worked with Network...
Request to Stop system trialled in Wales Transport for Wales (TfW) has trialled a digital signalling system that will enhance passenger experience and optimise train operations on rural and...
World’s largest signalling project awarded to Alstom Alstom has been awarded a €1 billion contract by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) to deliver a High Capacity Signalling...
Latest AI hazard detection technology trialled by Network ... Network Rail, LNER, CrossTech and Hitachi Rail are collaborating to trial the latest vegetation and infrastructure digital monitoring technology on...
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...
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” Toufic Machnouk, the Managing Director at GBRX, addressed TransCityRail SOUTH at Twickenham Stadium this morning to explain how the rail industry can...
Berlin’s U-Bahn begins semi-automated CBTC conversion Siemens Mobility will introduce a Communications-Based Train Control System (CBTC) on Berlin’s metro for the first time after winning a tender from...
High-speed mobile coverage comes to Elizabeth Line tunnels The first tunnelled section of the Elizabeth Line has now been equipped with high-speed mobile coverage. Passengers travelling on the five-mile...
Greater Anglia offers new virtual station tour to aid acce... Greater Anglia has launched an online virtual tour of one of its stations as the operator continues to help passengers travel with confidence. Witham...
Siemens Mobility and partners to advance hydrogen technolo... Siemens Mobility has announced that it will cooperate with Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease in the hydrogen railway sector to provide solutions...
Metro line fitted with new automated system in technology ... Siemens Mobility and Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP) have completed the modernisation of the automated Paris 14 metro line. This...
Siemens Mobility and Freightliner to perform industry firs... Siemens Mobility and Freightliner have agreed a pioneering partnership to fit ETCS to Freightliner’s First-in-Class (FiC) locomotive 66591. The...
Half of journeys on City of London route now digitally sig... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has reported that more than half of all commuter trips to Moorgate in the City of London are now controlled by ETCS...
Alstom’s CBTC system to help halve travel times Alstom has been contracted to take full control of the installation of the Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system for the...
ETCS comes to intercity mainline in UK rail first A digitally signalled train has successfully run on an intercity mainline route, the first to do so on the UK rail network. On Sunday morning, a Great...
Going green could save Britain’s railways £3.5 billion Siemens Mobility has calculated that its new battery bi-mode trains could save £3.5 billion for Britain’s railway and save 12 million tonnes of carbon...
Iconic magstripe tickets to become “museum exhibit” Northern says that the iconic orange magstripe train ticket may be a thing of the past within five years. Northern’s customers have used 2.3 million...
Alstom completes major signalling upgrade on vital route Alstom has successfully completed the signalling upgrade of the Beni Suef-Assyut (BSA) railway line in central Egypt. The 250-kilometre line serves 15...
ETCS GUARDIA system debuts in three new countries The first FLIRT trains with the ETCS GUARDIA signalling system have now entered operation in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Multiple units were...
Northern introduces AI to count passengers Northern has started to use artificial intelligence (AI) to count the number of passengers on some of its services. The operator has deployed an...
Battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine Express ... The UK’s first ever trial of a battery replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train has begun today, in a landmark move from Hitachi Rail and...
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...
New AI prototype to revolutionise tunnel infrastructure in... A new AI solution could make the installation of tunnel infrastructure safer, faster, cheaper, and greener. The innovation, known as the Automated...
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...
Efficiency through artificial intelligence Rail freight booking service RailX is one of a number of transport partners that will work alongside startup companies to develop artificial...
Siemens Mobility invests in digital service depot for trai... Siemens Mobility is investing approximately €150 million to expand its service depot in Dortmund-Eving to 87,550 m² to meet the growing demand for...
One Big Circle achieves prestigious King’s Award for Enter... One Big Circle is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Monday 6 May)...
Innovation improving rail safety Network Rail is using technology to improve the way that young people see railway safety, as it works to tackle the number of incidents on its East...
Siemens selected for high-speed manufacturing Siemens Mobility has announced that it is been selected as the ‘preferred bidder’ to take on the responsibility of building and maintaining the train...
Operators look to tech startups for rail innovation throug... Technology companies are set to battle it out to win access to industry data and resources to bring their products and services to fruition, through...
Siemens upgrades Copenhagen’s S-bane with driverless train... Siemens Mobility will upgrade all 170 kilometres of the S-bane in Copenhagen to the highest grade of automation (GoA4 technology). This will enable...
Siemens bringing ETCS Level 2 to Finland Siemens Mobility will upgrade the first section of Finland’s rail network under the Finnish government’s “Digirail project”, which will renew the...
LNER launches new in-seat digital platform for enhanced jo... London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has launched a new digital platform that will centralise information on journeys, train facilities and more for...
Germany’s first Siemens battery trains in use Regional transport in the Ortenau region of Germany is has taken the next step to becoming even more environmentally friendly, thanks to the...
Collaborating for sustainable rail mobility Alstom has announced that it has partnered with AtkinsRéalis and Polytechnique Montréal to develop a programme of training that will drive...
First East Anglia station to receive solar panels in net z... Whittlesford Parkway station is to become greener with a new energy upgrade. Train operator Greater Anglia will carry out a programme of electrical...
British Sign Language screens come to busiest stations in ... Network Rail has installed British Sign Language (BSL) customer information screens at Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The two busiest...
RIA publishes low-cost, high performance net zero strategy The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today published a new strategy for a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway. The pathway maximises...
Freightliner strives for fossil-free by 2040 Freightliner has partnered with Zero Petroleum in a step to decarbonise freight transport. The partnership will work towards a fossil-free locomotive...
High-Capacity Signalling project to boost Perth’s passenge... AD Alliance, comprising Alstom Transport Australia Pty Ltd and DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd, has been chosen to oversee Western Australia’s Public...
Stadler’s FLIRT H2 sets world record for hydrogen powered ... Stadler’s FLIRT H2 has set the Guinness World Record for the longest distance achieved by a hydrogen-powered passenger train without refuelling or...
Free use of app to help blind passengers introduced at eig... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is working with Sight Loss Councils to extend the free use of an innovative guiding app to eight more stations. The app...
Innovators identified for Bristol station trials Connected Places Catapult has announced the companies that have been selected to trial new technology as part of Bristol Temple Meads’s Station...
Thales to moderise Montreal Metro Blue Line Thales and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) have agreed a new contract for the train control system project for the Blue Line of the...
BSL on Departures Screens Trial Expands LNER is introducing fully integrated British Sign Language (BSL) on digital departure screens at its stations in a UK rail industry first. The news...
HS2 launches sixth Innovation Accelerator programme HS2 has launched its sixth Innovation Accelerator programme in a bid to open up new avenues of technology. The project is in collaboration with the...
Alstom enhancing connectivity in Portugal Alstom has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the metro in Porto, Portugal...
East Midlands Railway Unveils More Virtual Station Tours East Midlands Railway (EMR) is making train travel easier for everyone with the launch of new virtual tours for several stations. These tours are...
HS2’s ‘green bridge’ revolution continues HS2’s bid to protect wildlife, nature and countryside views with innovative ‘green bridges’ has moved along again, as the first images of the biggest...
Resilience too important to ignore for leaders Industry Leaders and suppliers from across the UK have been in Birmingham today for the Trans City Midlands conference, supported by Rail Technology...
HS2 makes ground-breaking stride forward In a major leap forward for the HS2 project, the giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) known as ‘Florence’ has broken through under the Chilterns and...
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...
Improving infrastructure and resilience with data Following the publication of the Draft Rail Reform Bill, the Transport Committee met yesterday to discuss the use of data in improving the delivery of...
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...
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...
CSX Revamps Train Fleet with Wabtec, Delivering Efficiency... In a bid to boost sustainability and operational performance, American rail freight company CSX has inked a deal with global parts supplier Wabtec...
BLS Selects Thales for Modernisation Project Thales has secured a 10-year frame contract with BLS AG, one of Switzerland's largest railway companies, to equip its lines with electronic...
Irish Rail and Kontron Secure Train Communication System's... Irish Rail and Kontron Transportation have signed a long-term agreement guaranteeing the support of the railway's digital communication system. The...
Test Track Paves Way for Seamless Connectivity on Trains Innovative technology that promises high-speed internet and phone connectivity on trains can now be tested on a specially designed track. The "Gigabit...
Quantum Technology Grant awarded to develop Satellite-Free... MoniRail, a leading expert in rail infrastructure monitoring, has secured a significant grant from the UK government's prestigious SBRI Quantum...
GWR trialling transformative ultra-rapid charging train ba... Great Western Railway (GWR) has begun trialling a potentially groundbreaking battery innovation called FastCharge. If the trial is successful, it is...
Elizabeth Line to Get Greener with Real-Time Driver Adviso... Transport for London (TfL) and Alstom, the train manufacturer, have announced a collaboration to bring a state-of-the-art driver advisory system to...
Hitachi Rail Succeeds in First Dynamic Test of Digital Si... Hitachi Rail has achieved a significant milestone in its project to modernise the Paris-Lyon high-speed line, successfully completing the first...
Dawlish Railway Rises Above the Waves: £165m Resilience Pl... Ten years after a storm ravaged the Devon coast and damaged the South Devon mainline, the resilience project implemented to improve its defences is...
Tap-in, tap-out rail trials coming to the West Midlands an... Commuters in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester are to benefit from simpler, more flexible travel as new pilot schemes have been announced by...
Hong Kong Metro’s New Stations Go Green, Aiming for 20% Ca... Hong Kong Metro operator, MTR Corporation (MTRC) is setting a new standard for sustainable transportation with its latest railway projects. Seven new...
Train Tunnels Get Bespoke Antenna for Seamless Connectivit... A collaboration between LNER, Network Rail, and major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) is bringing an end to frustrating mobile "not-spots" in the...
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...
Siemens Mobility successfully completes full automation of... Siemens Mobility has announced the completion of the full automation of Paris’s Metro Line 4. This now means that the line is operated exclusively...
South Western Railway Trials Air-Purifying Totems at Salis... South Western Railway (SWR) are trialling a new air-purifying totem at Salisbury station as it looks to improve its passenger well-being. The...
How AI and Sensors are Transforming Depot Operations A groundbreaking British project is using artificial intelligence to give locomotives the once-over. The aptly named DepotMATE (Multi-sensor Automated...
HyperTunnel Wins Government Backing for Revolutionary Unde... Pioneering tunnel builders hyperTunnel have scored a major coup, securing UK government funding to showcase their revolutionary swarm construction...
Network Rail continues battle against extreme weather Network Rail are using a variety of different technology to keep the rail network running over the latest cold snap. A variety of issues caused by the...
Network Rail boosted by Formula One Technology Network Rail has teamed up with McLaren Applied to help with the connectivity of its maintenance fleet. McLaren Applied will install their F1-derived...
Successful rail data company rebrands and expands offering Rail technology company Raildiary has rebranded as Gather. Under the new name, the technology company, which provides data for companies within the...
Global Centre of Rail Excellence and Getzner Partner to Dr... The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Getzner, a European leader in vibration isolation technology and superstructure protection, have...
Ground penetrating radar used on vast Queensland network Queensland Rail is using cutting-edge technology to map unseen parts of its huge network with ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology. This...
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...
New point switching technology unveiled by researchers A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham, Leeds, Loughborough, and Network Rail have unveiled a new railway switch technology called...
HS2 awards intelligent information system contract to Siem... Siemens Mobility has secured a landmark £47 million contract with HS2 to provide a cutting-edge station information management system across all four...
Siemens Mobility rolls out geofencing technology nationall... Siemens Mobility, has announced the national rollout of new geofencing technology across its UK business operations. This decision comes after a...
Alstom launches its largest Digital Experience Centre for ... Alstom has unveiled India's first-ever Digital Experience Centre for railways, marking a significant step towards the country's ambition of becoming a...
Track laying technology used on East West Rail East West Rail has completed the first stage of track laying for the project using an innovative track laying solution. The New Track Construction...
Four Innovative Technologies Tapped to Accelerate HS2 Rail... A rail innovation competition has selected four companies whose cutting-edge technologies aim to accelerate track laying, rail welding, and cable...
Siemens Mobility Delivers Fleet Powered by Fuel Cells in G... Siemens Mobility has successfully delivered its first fleet of hydrogen-powered trains to Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB). The seven two-car Mireo Plus...
Liverpool City Region's New Trains expand coverage The Liverpool City Region's new fleet of publicly owned trains has begun its final stage of phased rollout, with passengers on the Southport to Hunts...
Avanti West Coast Expands Accessibility with new technolog... Avanti West Coast has partnered with GoodMaps to introduce new innovative wayfinding technology, to three more of its stations on the West Coast Main...
New Battery-Powered Train Trials Aim to Decarbonise UK Rai... A new deal announced this week will pave the way for trials of innovative lightweight passenger trains that run entirely on battery power. The trains...
First Train to Use Latest ETCS Software Takes to the Rails Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has successfully tested the latest version of European Train Control System (ETCS) software on its Great Northern Class...
Automated drones to be used for rail maintenance on Austri... Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Frequentis, a leading provider of communication and information technology solutions, have entered into a...
SPL Powerlines UK to begin using geofencing technology to ... SPL Powerlines UK, a leading independent OHLE (overhead line equipment) provider for standard and high-speed mainline railway routes, has announced...
Northern continues combatting Leaf fall with GPS Tracking ... Northern Trains has successfully implemented a new GPS tracking system to identify and address leaf fall hotspots, making autumn travel safer and more...
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...
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...
Siemens to provide most modern trains for Munich Passengers on Munich’s S-Bahn can soon look forward to traveling on the most modern S-Bahn trains in Germany. Siemens Mobility will deliver 90 new S...
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...
5 million pounds funding boost for rail accessibility proj... In a significant step towards enhancing accessibility for hard-of-hearing train passengers, the government has announced a £5.3 million funding...
Alstom to install next generation CBTC signalling system o... Alstom, has secured a framework contract worth nearly 300 million euros to develop and deploy the NExTEO signalling system on the hybrid rail and...
Google Street View to come to London’s tube stations in 20... Passengers will be able to plan their journey through the capital better thanks to a new partnership between Transport for London (TfL) and Google...
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...
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...
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil the First FLXdrive Battery Loco... Wabtec has unveiled the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the world’s first heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service. The FLXdrive is powered by Wabtec’s...
Norfolk Southern is deploying digital train inspection por... Norfolk Southern Corporation, one of America’s largest rail freight companies has begun deploying Digital Train Inspection Portals which it hopes will...
Rail Forum and Southern African Railway Association sign L... Rail Forum (RF) and the Southern African Railway Association (SARA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) designed to encourage collaboration and to...
Southeastern to introduce automated train inspection techn... Southeastern Railway has teamed up with Siemens Mobility and Eversholt Rail to develop a fully automated vehicle inspection (AVI) system at its...
New Tyneside Metro trains undergo special crush load testi... A series of special tests have been successfully completed on a new Tyne and Wear Metro train to ensure that it performs correctly at full customer...
Finland introduces Track Condition Monitoring in In-Servic... Finland is testing a new train-based rail infrastructure condition monitoring system that could revolutionize the way railways are maintained. The...
GB Railfreight complete successful trial of braking system GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced the successful completion of a four-week trial of an innovative new brake monitoring system. Developed in...
Siemens Mobility and CSX explore digital solutions for fre... Siemens Mobility and CSX, have announced an expansion of their partnership to develop and implement digital solutions for freight rail. The...
ETCS makes world debut on India’s RAPIDX train Alstom, has inaugurated India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service, RAPIDX. The service was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
SNCF and Alstom unveil first battery-powered trains for fi... Alstom, and SNCF Voyageurs, the passenger division of French National Railways, have unveiled the first battery-powered Regional Train (TER) in Europe...
New partnership aims to deliver seamless PAYG tech to Manc... Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have formally started work to deliver a more locally...
Brightline to develop AI safety system after grant approva... Brightline, the private passenger rail company serving South Florida, and its partner Wi-Tronix have been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the...
DB invest 55 million euros in ICE maintenance AI Project Deutsche Bahn is investing in new artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies to support the maintenance of its growing ICE fleet. The...
Hydrogen trains move closer to reality in North America In a landmark agreement, the State of California and Stadler have signed a contract to introduce four hydrogen-powered trains to the Golden State...
Alstom collaboration on wildlife detection technology Alstom, and FLOX Robotics, an innovator in robotic solutions, have announced a collaboration to develop a new wildlife collision prevention solution...
UK’s first ‘digital wagon’ starts four month trial Britain’s largest private freight wagon leasing company, VTG Rail UK, and Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK), the market leader of braking systems 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...
Brazilian train operator invests in hybrid cargo units fro... Rumo, the largest railway operator in Brazil, has taken delivery of two hybrid EMD® GT38H locomotives, which will be the first hybrid units for cargo...
Alstom and SNCF ramp up testing on new generation of Frenc... The future of high-speed rail travel in France is taking shape, with the country's next-generation TGV train, the TGV M, currently undergoing rigorous...
Hydrogen rail project collaboration launched by Angel Trai... Angel Trains, the UK's largest rolling stock company, has partnered with the University of St Andrews to support an innovative hydrogen train project...
CMA approve Hitachi Rail and Thales GTS merger The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has rubber stamped its approval to the €1.7 billion proposed merger between Hitachi Rail and Thales Ground...
UK’s first battery-powered trains to run from new £80 mill... Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that the new £80m Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby will open its doors to passengers on...
‘Smart-Tram’ launched in Malaysia powered by hydrogen A new type of public transportation, the hydrogen-powered "smart tram," has begun testing in Kuching, Malaysia. These trams are driverless and follow...
New ‘Whoosh’ high-speed line launched in Indonesia Indonesia has launched its new high-speed rail line at a ceremony in Jakarta. Stretching from Jakarta to Bandung in West Java, the 142.3 kilometre...
Northern trials new technology to blast leaves from train ... Northern is trialling new technology to blast leaves from train tracks this autumn. The technology, called Water-Trak, is attached to the...
New simulation tool that accurately replicates rail noise ... A new simulation tool has been developed by Swiss research institution Empa which can accurately replicate the noise of trail traffic which it hopes...
Scotland Railway prepare for Autumn with new technology an... Scotland's Railway is preparing for the autumn season with a range of measures to keep passengers and freight running on time, including specialist...
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...
Second Generation Battery-Electric rail vehicle introduced... Parallel Systems, a company founded to create autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, today publicly introduced its second generation vehicle. The...
Network solutions deal signed for Grand Paris Express Grand Paris Express, one of the largest metro rail projects in Europe has enlisted Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia to provide digital and...
Derailment detector fitted to wagons for the first time in... A new derailment detector has been fitted to UK freight wagons for the first time. The detector, called the EDT101, is fitted to Davis Wagon Service's...
TfL continues High-speed mobile coverage expansion in Lond... High-speed mobile coverage has arrived in the West End of London, with the Central line between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road now providing...
Successful tests show MagRail can operate on existing rail... Nevomo has successfully tested its MagRail technology on existing railway infrastructure for the first time. The tests, which were conducted on a more...
3D Lumo train tour helps passengers in need of support bef... Lumo, the 100% electric train operator, has launched an interactive 360° train tour for passengers who may require additional support or information...
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...
Network Rail and its Dutch equivalent, ProRail sign new de... Network Rail and Dutch rail infrastructure manager, ProRail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue their partnership on railway...
Austria aims to digitise rail network with ETCS upgrades Siemens Mobility and ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) have announced a framework agreement to digitize the Austrian rail network with ETCS Level 2...
Trial launched in Spain aimed at reducing train noise CAF MiiRA, The CAF owned wheel-axle manufacturer, has announced announce a strategic collaboration with Euskotren, the Basque rail operator to test...
Transpennine Route Upgrade opens multi-million rail safety... A new purpose-built rail safety centre has opened in Huddersfield, as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The centre...
Battery-powered switching locomotive to be developed in Ca... Cando Rail & Terminals, a Canadian rail operator, has announced that it is developing a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery-powered switching locomotive. The...
EMR launch online virtual tours to aid passengers at stati... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched online virtual tours of several stations to help customers plan their journey, particularly benefiting...
Top Rail Industry Events to Attend in the UK in 2023/2024 As a rail industry SME, sales manager, or supply chain leader, the difference between where you are currently in your business and your next major...
Double-stacked freight-container trialled for the first ti... Nestlé UK and Ireland has successfully delivered a first of its kind rail container which facilitates double-stacked pallets to Tesco. The advanced...
Great Northern’s Class 717 set for ETCS upgrade Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has received authorisation from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to upgrade its Great Northern Class 717 fleet to the...
Northern Unveils Train Simulators to Help Develop Train Cr... Northern has unveiled six new train simulators that will help develop the train crews of the future. The simulators, which are the most realistic in...
New charging facility for Irish Rail’s DART+ trains to be ... Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide a charging facility for Irish Rail's new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains. The fast-charging...
Autonomous battery-powered wagons to begin testing in the ... American rail operator, Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) is planning on piloting the use of autonomous battery-powered wagons on two short lines in Georgia...
World first open source software developed for freight rai... The U.S based Southwest Research Institute is helping the freight rail industry assess potential pathways to decarbonization with a new open-source...
Spanish high-speed rail to install evo-rail’s rail-5G solu... Northern Spanish High Speed line Llers-Figueres-Perpignan (LFP) has evo-rail’s rail-5G technology after the British company signed a contract to...
New world-first smart digital app enters commercial servic... Hitachi Rail's world-first 360Pass app, connecting Genoa's entire public transport infrastructure, has entered commercial service following a...
Future rail technology showcased at LNER event London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has launched its fourth annual FutureLabs programme, which aims to support startups and SMEs in developing...
Munich S-Bahn set for upgrade with new energy-efficient tr... The Munich S-Bahn is getting a major upgrade with the arrival of 90 new trains from Siemens Mobility. The new trains, which are scheduled to enter...
Network Rail delivering for Scotland’s passengers and frei... Network Rail has announced that major investment is being planned for the next control period of Scotland’s railway. With the publishing of its five...
Stadler to deliver world first hydrogen propulsion narrow ... Stadler Rail has been awarded two framework agreements to supply and maintain ten hydrogen-powered trains for Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST)...
Chiltern Railways plots greener future with ‘Right Route’ ... Chiltern Railways has unveiled its 'Right Route' to 2030 vision, an ambitious proposal to invest in new trains and infrastructure over the next decade...
Deutsche Bahn trial energy-saving digital signaling system... Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have announced a new digital signaling system that has the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 30...
New contactless technology for Eurostar aims to speed up t... Eurostar passengers departing from London can avoid manual checks of tickets and passports by UK officials through a facial recognition system. The...
Northern developing app providing ‘to-the-minute’ data on ... Northern is developing an app that will allow passengers to check ‘to the minute’ when their train was last cleaned. The app is part of a new plan-led...
evo-rail to Bring Rail-5G to American rail operator Caltra... The British rail technology company, evo-rail has announced that it will be bringing its rail-5G solution to the Caltrain network. The project, which...
New Research and Innovation Centre to open in Goole as par... The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a...
New Rail Research Centre to open at GCRE in South Wales A consortium of universities led by the University of Birmingham has been awarded £15 million to establish a new Railway Research and Innovation...
Pay-As-You-go ticketing technology extended across South E... Passengers across the South East, will benefit from simpler, more flexible and better value train travel as the next 53 stations set to introduce tap...
Transport Committee launches two enquiries after successfu... The Transport Committee has launched two new in-depth inquiries following its Our Future Transport campaign, where MPs invited the public to pitch...
Avanti West Coast launches real-time travel technology Avanti West Coast has launched an interactive live rail map online to help customers track their train in real-time during their journey. In a...
Traxx Locomotive installed with Atlas signalling systems e... The new Traxx Atlas model is to be sent for testing in the Czechia, its manufacturer, Alstom has confirmed. The Traxx model has been converted and...
AI Technology to be used across Network Rail Southern Regi... Network Rail Southern Region are trialling artificial intelligence software to identify forgotten scrap materials at the side of the track so they can...
New generation of metro trains unveiled in Vienna Wiener Linien, which operates the Vienna Metro has unveiled its new X-Wagen model which recently entered passenger service. The new train developed...
New trains unveiled for the worlds steepest cogwheel railw... Pilatus Bahnen, the operator of the worlds steepest cogwheel railway has put a new fleet of energy-efficient railcars into operation in Switzerland...
GTR trialling app across four stations to improve assistan... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is trialling the use of an app for partially sighted passengers in what is believed to be a UK first. The app called...
New Inventory and reservation system implemented by Europe... Siemens Mobility and Swedish rail operator Snälltåget have announced that they will be rolling out S3 Passenger – a pricing, inventory and reservation...
Northern equips trains with ‘Data Hoovers’ as part of its ... Northern is to equip as many as 40 of its trains with new equipment that will enable them to become ‘data hoovers’. The new trains will help transform...
Hitachi and GTS merger could harm industry concludes the C... The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that the proposed €1.7 billion Thales’ Ground Transportation (GTS) and Hitachi...
TfL continue with complex mobile connectivity project as C... Transport for Rail (TfL) is continuing its mobile connectivity programme as it announces that Camden Town tube station has now got 4G and 5G mobile...
Static testing a success for Thameslink’s digital in-cab s... Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced that its first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of its...
Successful Waterloo lubrication trial could save Network R... Network Rail has reported a successful first trial of novel lubrication equipment at London Waterloo. The lubrication equipment was utilised on switch...
Rail Minister Huw Merriman supports UK rail exports effort... The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has been making efforts to boost the UK rail supply and exports sector at the Middle East Rail Expo which...
Manchester Metrolink continues with safety enhancements b... Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is improving the safety measures of their rolling stock as it is set to deliver its tram safety improvement...
Hitachi Rail names preferred supplier for battery system ... Hitachi Rail UK is continuing its commitment to electrification and sustainability as it has teamed with a UK based Technology firm to design and...
East Coast Main Line digital signalling project continues ... Work is continuing apace on the East Coast Digital Programme with engineering work due to start on several sections of the East Coast Main Line and...
Northern has announced details of six game-changing projec... A variety of projects are included in the Accessibility Innovation Fund including the development of AI to interpret customer announcements into...
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...
Greater Anglia’s launches new website accessibility upgrad... UK train operator Greater Anglia has taken action for an accessibly boosting website upgrade which will afford visitors with simplified access to...
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...
Northern unveils ‘supersonic’ leaf busting tech A collaborative effort between Northern and The University of Sheffield has resulted in the development of an innovative piece of technology, small...
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...
Digital transport approach could leave more than 1.5 milli... The watchdog London TravelWatch has published its report that unveils the dangers that stem from the ongoing digital transformation of the transport...
Northern’s new screens to improve visually impaired passen... Passengers traversing through the Northern network will now benefit from improved customer information accessibility, thanks to the current...
TPE’s transformative technology set to deliver accessibili... TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched two new, transformative tech innovations that are set to majorly enhance passenger accessibility across its...
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...
Award triumph: Accessibility innovations are the game, Nor... Train operator Northern has received national acclaim after being the recipient of an award celebrating its unique and innovative approach to...
GWR to advance with fast-charging battery trial In a bid to further decarbonise rail travel throughout the UK, train operator Great Western Railway has officially completed the purchase of a...
Signalling rejuvenation planned for February half term Throughout the upcoming February half term, a dual railway closure will proceed for nine days, accommodating Network Rail’s continued upgrades of old...
Innovative WI-FI portal to be implemented across TfW’s fle... The Welsh passenger experience is set to be enhanced through the launch of a new on-train WI-FI portal for Transport for Wales’s rolling stock fleet...
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...
RIA launches Unlocking Innovation 2023 Paragon of the UK rail sector supply chain, the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has officially launched its Unlocking Innovation 2023 events, with...
Upcoming preparatory works for the Midland Main Line elect... To further accommodate the ongoing Midland Main Line upgrade, this weekend will see engineers install half of the foundations needed to support an...
Space-age tech to revolutionise Northern journeys A collated talent pool of more than 60 national and international rail sector professionals have had access to a sneak peek of pioneering NASA...
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...
High-speed mobile coverage spreads across London Undergrou... Six London Underground stations will see the further rollout of high-speed mobile coverage for passengers, coming as the next stage of the Transport...
Request-stop kiosks dragging stations into the 21st centur... The Far North Line has seen further delivery of the ongoing request-stop kiosk programme, which went live today at five different locations. This...
TRIG funding continuing to innovate transport industry tec... A new round of government funding launched on the 12th December 2022 will catalyse much needed growth within the transport industry as technologies of...
Greater Anglia’s accessibility boosting tech Greater Anglia is improving the passenger experience across its network as it responds to customer feedback about response times and connectivity...
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...
Northern to crack down on ticket 'chancers' Ticket 'chancers' will have to get up pretty early to pull the wool over Northern's eyes after the introduction of an innovative technology, that will...
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...
Manchester rail travel becoming clean, green and pristine The people of Manchester are set to benefit from faster, cleaner and more reliable rail journeys between the city and Stalybridge, after the...
Contemporary Class 66 upgrades to transform rail freight j... Coming as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, DB Cargo UK’s Class 66 locomotive (66039) has been delivered to Doncaster, where a digital...
The Smart Move to More Efficient and Safer Maintenance Ope... Regardless of their size or the industry segment in which they operate, manufacturing companies are constantly striving to increase efficiencies...
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...
Greater Anglia to take proactive measures tackling problem... Greater Anglia is using CrossTech's Hubble AI technology to reduce delays by spotting potential issues with plants and trees along the railway...
Drones in use to identify rail trespassers Network Rail and the British Transport Police are teaming up to innovate safety in the rail sector as they are now utilising drone technology to get a...
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...
Testing of digital signalling to close Northern City Line Any passengers travelling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate on Sunday 9th October are being asked to check before they...
HS2’s LPG trial cuts carbon emissions in the fight for net... HS2 is currently trialling an innovative new Clean Air Gas Engine (CAGE) generator which has been attributed towards massive reductions in emissions...
UK and Israel partnership to afford major economic boost The UK are embarking on a brand-new partnership with Israel, signed by the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, to share the two countries expertise on...
SWR press forward with industry leading accessibility inno... South Western Railway (SWR) have begun the process on the delivery of a new, innovative technological innovation that represents an industry first...
Weather mapping technology in the face of soaring heat The rail industry, like every form of public transport, will often have daily operations affected by seasonal changes in the weather. It is vital for...
London Tube network welcomes high-speed mobile coverage Tube passengers will soon have access to high-speed mobile connectivity as they travel throughout the network, as Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have...
New body worn cameras to create safe environment amongst s... South Western Railway (SWR) has launched a new safety initiative which will see a rollout of body-worn cameras amongst station and rolling stock staff...
New HS2 conveyor to remove the need of up to 30,000 HGV jo... HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel site in Warwickshire has acquired the usage of a new conveyor which has began operating to remove over 750,000...
ORR’s new e-learning programme to enhance industry safety ... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), Britain’s chief railway regulator, has launched an innovative virtual learning platform that aims to teach health...
£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...
The continuing improvement of Northern’s fleet Northern is continuing their programme of digital innovation within its fleet, as planned upgrades to the Class 333 trains will see passengers receive...
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...
Innovative hi-tech weather stations to monitor heatwave An innovative new network of hi-tech weather stations are going live for the first time during the recent surge of hot weather in the UK. These are...
Manchester’s Metrolink system reaches new milestone with 1... Manchester has enjoyed a fruitful Metrolink service, since its initial launch in July 2019, seeing millions of contactless journeys being made across...
Reading Stations ‘digital twin’ to boost green credentials... Reading station is set to welcome the installation of new sensors that will capture live, real-time data on the station’s energy usage. This comes as...
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...
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...
New digital signalling used in Northern City Line A new digital signalling method is currently being trialled on the Northern City Line with the running of the first Great Northern train between...
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...
How improved digital connectivity supports effective autom... Automation has the potential to be the key to much greater efficiency in the rail industry. Through automated processes, we could provide robust...
Railways must adapt to battle oversupplied market According to a recent study from the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), it is estimated that the number of people commuting via rail at peak times is...
How the SARM prototype could represent the future in weath... The rail industry, like every form of public transport, will often have daily operations affected by seasonal changes in the weather. It is vital for...
HS2 new construction site to act as green milestone within... HS2 ltd announced yesterday its first completely diesel-free site is the Canterbury Road Vent Shaft site in South Kilburn, where HS2’s civils...
East Midlands Railway’s new service could encourage emulat... East Midlands Railway have announced a new SMS alert service that will cater to customers whom have little to no access of mobile data functions. The...
HSRG hopes to convert short haul air journeys to more regu... The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) have outlined a four-point plan to ‘win air travellers to rail’ in a new published report. The scope of such a shift...
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...
Network Rail, North West and Central Safety and Asset Mana... Leading expert speakers, interactive stands and hundreds of attendees all came together at the very first Network Rail, North West and Central Safety...
Andy Burnham’s one-man mission to transform Manchester’s r... Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to take control of all 98 stations in Greater Manchester and with Network Rail's 'patch-them-up...
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...
UK Government funds £2m of innovative transport proposals The Department for Transport (DfT) is supporting some of the most innovative transport projects across the UK, including across the rail industry, as...
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...
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...
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...
Innovative digital SME businesses being sought for HS2 HS2 Ltd have today (February 1, 2022) launched the application process for their fourth cohort of the Innovation Accelerator programme, seeking SME...
HS2 to trial new building method which could provide carbo... Part of HS2’s Innovation programme, an HS2 building site in London is to become a test bed for a new building method which could ultimately provide...
Researchers develop new system to instantly detect leaves ... Engineers from Loughborough University and the University of Sheffield have partnered up to develop a new on-board system which allows trains to...
Rail Forum Midlands commend progress of SME Challenge Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) is thrilled with the progress made and work done on their third SME Challenge. The SME Challenge forms part of the Rail...
Transport for Wales launch new app for passengers on its n... Transport for Wales (TfW) is set to launch its new smartphone app which will provide enhanced features and a bilingual service. The new app will give...
Recruitment begins for Transport for Wales innovation prog... The recruitment process is now underway for the fourth instalment of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) leading rail dedicated Lab innovation programme. The...
Pilot scheme launched to help reduce delays and cancellati... A new pilot project has been launched by Network Rail integrating traffic management systems with Great Western Railway’s (GWR) crew and stock...
Government to introduce contactless ticketing in North and... The Government have announced contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing will be rolled out across commuter networks in the North and Midlands over the next...
Siemens sign agreement over cybersecurity monitoring solut... Siemens Mobility has signed a cooperation agreement with RazorSecure to provide Rolling Stock operators worldwide with enhanced rail cybersecurity...
Freightliner continue trials on new low carbon fuel As part of their commitment to carbon reduction Freightliner will conduct operational trials of a new low carbon fuel supplied by Green Biofuels Ltd...
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...
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...
Built Environment Committee call for strategy on rail fare... The Built Environment Committee has written to the Rail Minister to call for the Government to set out a strategy for rail fare reform. The letter...
Greater Anglia launch new ticketing system to aid environm... Greater Anglia has announced they are set to boost their environmental efforts by making more types of tickets available digitally. Prior to this walk...
Network Rail join Great Western Railway in passenger infor... Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) will be trialling a new information service supplying passengers with enhanced travel information. The...
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...
Network Rail launches diverse IT careers showcase In order to better highlight some of the IT career opportunities available in rail to young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME)...
Manchester’s Metrolink passes five million contactless jou... More than five million contactless journeys have now been completed on Metrolink services in Manchester since the launch of the pay-as-you-go...
Specialist train fleet to tackle problematic leaves on rai... This autumn, a unique fleet of ‘leaf-busting’ trains are sweeping leaves to help keep passengers and freight moving across the West Midlands and...
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...
Results for HS2's trial for alternative fuels set to cut c... Results from a trial to test the prospective air quality benefits of alternative fuels, set to help HS2 cut the use of diesel, have been issued. As...
Major work continues to digitalise London's Northern City ... Work to upgrade the track and signalling system on the Northern City Line will continue this weekend (Saturday October 2, Sunday October 3) in the...
ABB brings innovation in conduit and cable support to the ... Each day, millions of people around the world rely on railways and buses to travel from point-to-point and to carry commercial cargo from place-to...
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...
First phase of East Coast Digital Programme successful As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has successfully run one of its Great Northern Moorgate Class 717 trains...
New cycle parking schemes set to encourage passengers to t... Six cycle parking schemes at stations across the BCP - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - and Dorset council areas have just been completed by...
Colchester depot benefits from new train washer Greater Anglia has just installed a brand-new carriage washer machine at Colchester depot. The machine was initially installed in August and can wash...
Landslip prevention: HS2 test new innovative fibre optic t... Pioneering fibre optic technology, that can sense micro ground movements in embankments and cuttings, is currently being tested by HS2 at one of their...
Denmark Hill station first to use innovative solar technol... Denmark Hill station has become the first train station in Europe to have BIPVco’s Flextron thin film technology installed, on top of other upgrades...
Wigan to Bolton electrification given the go ahead The track between Wigan North Western station and Lostock Junction near Bolton is receiving a £78m upgrade, in the hopes of providing passengers with...
Work for UK's first intercity digital railway continues th... Work for the latest stage of the East Coast Digital Programme will be underway across Bank Holiday Weekend, which will see upgrades to the track and...
£5 fares to encourage passengers back on board following t... A whopping 200,000 bargain fares are being made available by LNER - London North Eastern Railway - for as little as £5. By subsidizing fares, the...
West Coast Main Line to undergo £45m Wi-Fi coverage upgrad... Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line will see significantly improved Wi-Fi coverage on the route, following a £45m investment by operator...
New toolkit launched to support more efficient rail projec... The Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have launched a new toolkit designed to bring together the best...
What will Wales’ proposed world-class rail testing centre ... The Global Centre of Rail Excellence is a proposed rail testing facility in south Wales which would significantly boost the rolling stock and...
Multimillion pound developments across Govia Thameslink st... Great Northern, Thameslink and Southern passengers will soon be able to enjoy multi-million-pound station upgrades, set to improve passenger...
First GWR electric-only train runs to and from South Wales The first electric-only train to operate to and from South Wales has successfully been run by Great Western Railway (GWR). The operator did a test run...
RSSB release latest research and innovation quarterly upda... Sensor technology to monitor passenger comfort in real time, a new toolkit to allow longer trains to stop at shorter platforms without costly upgrade...
Network Rail digital headset trials successful Network Rail and The Central Railway Systems Alliance (CRSA) have successfully finished trialling brand new digital headsets which will help to log...
University researchers develop algorithms to reduce rail d... Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed a new intelligent tool which can automatically detect delays on the tracks. Developed in...
Vegetable oil powered train revealed An environmentally friendly locomotive that runs on used vegetable oil has just been unveilled, and will soon be carrying hybrid cars to France and...
10 considerations when purchasing an ethernet switch for r... In today’s world of railways, Ethernet switches are in common use there uses include track to train networks, train control & monitoring systems...
New Tram Train stop and Park & Ride plans forge ahead Plans are gathering momentum for a new Tram Train stop and Park & Ride in Templeborough, Rotherham. The transport scheme will link Magna Science &...
New National Disability Strategy released The new National Disability Strategy has been released today (28 July) and highlights the government's continued support to investigate new...
Ep 26. Improving passenger experience in our stations, Mar... As a rail sector, we ultimately exist to serve two principal users: passengers and freight. Ensuring their journeys are smooth and efficient is...
Testing underway on new Transport for Wales trains The new Fast Light Intercity and Regional Trains (FLIRTs) are currently being tested in Europe, as part of the transformation for the Wales and...
HS2 to construct innovative 'double composite' railway via... HS2 revealed yesterday (Monday 19 July) that its designers are making progress to reduce the amount of embedded carbon in one of the high-speed rail...
Network Rail £3.3m accessibility upgrades at South Wales s... Through a multi-million-pound investment, Network Rail is upgrading Barry Station, in South Wales, to improve passenger experience. Some upgrades...
Transport for Wales to highlight new innovations in showca... Transport for Wales (TfW) have unveiled the latest from a pioneering scheme designed to support start-up businesses and stimulate growth in Wales...
Government invests in pioneering accessibility technology Up-and-coming innovators and academics have been awarded government funding to help break down the barriers disabled people encounter when travelling...
Battery powered trains could extend Merseyrail network The testing of a new battery powered train in the Liverpool City Region has been successful. A big step in the right direction in creating a...
Rail research centre opens at University of Birmingham Ranked amongst the world's top 100 institutions, the University of Birmingham is proudly unveiling its new state of the art, purpose-built centre...
RIA Unlocking Innovation - Collecting Data The second session of the Railway Industry Association’s recent event on Data-Driven Maintenance covered ‘Collecting Data’. As part of its Unlocking...
Free, fast, unlimited WiFi for Liverpool Lime Street stati... Free and unlimited Wifi, strong enough to support video calls and streaming, will now be available to passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station...
Retired Pacer repurposed to help mental health charity A retired Pacer train has been given a new home at Huddersfield Station, as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) ‘Transform a Pacer’...
ScotRail introduces digital ticketing options to improve j... ScotRail is going digital, as train operators’ plan towards greener and more sustainable travel. The railway company is following in the footsteps of...
Hyperloop: The future of rail? Hyperloop is a newer form of ground transport, currently being explored and developed by a number of companies. It could see freight and passengers...
Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station officially transfe... Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station has been officially transferred to London Underground, bringing immediate benefits to commuters at Moorgate...
Access for All scheme begins at Finsbury Park station Network Rail is ready to start work on a major scheme to improve accessibility for passengers at Finsbury Park railway station – a key location on the...
Greater Anglia revamp "less busy trains" tool Greater Anglia has just improved its “less busy trains” tool on their website to make it easier for rail passengers to know which are the least busy...
Department for Transport awards £9m to ‘pandemic proof’ ra... New technological innovations which can help deliver ‘pandemic proof’ rail travel have been awarded a share of £9m funding, as part of the latest...
Lantech Ethernet Switches for use with IEC 61375 Data Netw... A Train Communication Network (TCN) is an Ethernet-based network control system that applies to rolling stock control, detection, and diagnosis. The...
Network Rail's first recycled plastic sleepers on mainline... Network Rail have introduced the first composite railway sleepers on their mainline tracks. The trains in Wiltshire will now run over recycled bottles...
New proposed rail testing facility to transform western va... A new rail testing facility is expected to transform western valleys by creating new high-quality jobs. The facility is located on a former opencast...
Avanti West Coast to attempt London-Glasgow speed record Joining forces with Network Rail, Avanti West Coast are set to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow -...
HS2 reveals new opportunities through Innovator Accelerati... A set of exciting new opportunities have opened up for SMEs and entrepreneurs across the rail industry, as HS2 Ltd revealed it was looking for...
10 things to consider when purchasing wireless router for ... Wireless routers are widely adopted in rail applications, including on-board communications and trackside/train-to-ground networks. They transmit data...
HS2 launches series to help SMEs bid for work on the proje... As part of efforts to support SME involvement with HS2, a new series of weekly webinars has been unveiled by HS2 Ltd to offer advice and guidance on...
London Euston launches British Sign Language announcements In a key step to improve passenger inclusion, London Euston has become the first railway station in the UK to provide passenger information using...
Transport for London granted £1bn conditions-based funding... In order to support the continued running of the London transport network through the pandemic recovery, the UK Government has agreed a funding...
Rolling stock communications systems for digital rail oper... What are the long-held challenges in the rail industry? Lantech Communications Global aims to address a number of them through their sub-communication...
Government urged to begin immediate rail electrification w... More than 15 rail businesses, industry and campaign groups have united to submit an open letter to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, urging the...
Rail services increase ahead of easing of lockdown Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February, with many more...
The Rail Delivery group extends ‘Rail to Refuge’ scheme Train companies have come together to help more people escape domestic abuse and reach a safe refuge. The decision comes as figures show four...
Bradford unveils plans for New Northern Powerhouse railway... Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, unveiled plans for a new railway station in the heart of Bradford that would extend the city center and...
MP’s call for immediate start of 30-year rail electrificat... MP’s on the Transport Select Committee have argued that the government should commit and start implementing its electrification projects over the next...
More plans revealed in Bristol’s £4bn Underground and Over... Bristol’s Mayor Marvin Rees has shared more details on the cities forthcoming multi-billion-pound transport system. With already £1.5 million invested...
Adeline Ginn MBE - Women in Rail, International Women’s Da... In light of last week’s annual celebration of International Women’s day, a day which recognizes the everyday contributions women make and have made in...
Chenab Bridge – Becomes Highest Railway bridge in the Worl... Facing various and grave challenges posed by rough terrain and geological thrust, the highest railway bridge in the world was completed in the Jammu...
New technology calls for ‘on-condition’ maintenance of rai... Rail-axle bearings deteriorate with time and usage through rolling contact fatigue (RCF). Currently bearings are replaced during maintenance schedules...
Network Rail gears up for £116m Easter Bank holiday projec... Network Rail looks to kickstart over 600 upgrade projects over the Easter bank holiday to significantly improve its railway services for the future...
Tunnel plans for Scotland-N. Ireland Rail in Union Connect... Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans new for travel and transport around the UK in the Union Connectivity Review. With actions being put...
HS2 north portal site ready for tunnel boring machine Excavation of HS2’s north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel is now complete and ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will...
Proposals submitted for rockfall shelter extension in Devo... Network Rail has submitted plans, to Teignbridge District Council, for the extension of the rockfall shelter which shields a key stretch of railway in...
Vital £3.5m upgrades at Dover Priory station complete Refurbishment work at Dover Priory station has been completed thanks to a £3.5m investment from Network Rail. The footbridge’s life span has been...
Major £17m Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project c... On the 19th of Feb, engineers finished a series of improvements on the lines used by freight trains between Southampton Central and Redbridge...
Esk Valley line track upgrade in -17oC Upgrades to the track on the Esk Valley line were not halted despite the heavy snow in North Yorkshire. In freezing temperatures, Network Rail teams...
Network Rail save £40m thanks to revolutionary electric re... In a revolutionary world-first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge...
Bacteria busting technology being used on Euston station e... At London Euston station a new ultra-violet light is being used on escalator handrails in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs...
The rail industry continues to support victims of domestic... Support for domestic abuse victims has been extended by Network Rail following the implementation of an Online Safe Spaces service portal on its...
Network Rail continues commitment to increase biodiversity... Network Rail is carrying out vital work to remove trees and plants close to the railway in Market Harborough, whilst working to protect the...
East Kilbride electrification works to begin Preliminary works will soon begin to lay foundations for overhead powerlines along the East Kilbride-Glasgow Central railway as part of a multi...
South Wales Metro continues to lift the local economy The South Wales Metro project that is being delivered by Transport for Wales is continuing to boost the local economy by providing more opportunities...
Network Rail awards £900k design contract for Edinburgh Wa... Network Rail has awarded a £900,000 design contract to Mott MacDonald for the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan. The contract will involve design work to...
Network Rail teams continue to tackle graffiti Network Rail has deployed teams at London Euston and Liverpool to remove graffiti visible to residents and passengers. At London Euston special teams...
HS2 launches innovative approach to tackling biodiversity ... HS2 has announced a new approach to tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS), saving time, money and carbon output by minimising soil excavation...
Millions invested into West Midlands railway developments As part of Network Rail’s £3 million investment to renew track along key routes, the West Midlands is having 6km of track replaced. The works form...
Transport for the North told to hold off on NPR business p... Transport Minister, Grant Shapps, has instructed Transport for the North, to hold off on submitting the business plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail...
Designs for HS2 Euston tunnel headhouse revealed HS2 have revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the high speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston...
The role of placemaking in High Speed Two Talk to a local about the reopening of London’s St Pancras station in 2008, and you’re more likely to hear feedback about the food court and shopping...
Britannia Bridge restoration works to protect vital rail l... The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from Feb 17th. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the...
Harwich branch line reliability improved Track, sleepers and ballast have been replaced by Network Rail on the Harwich branch line, following renewals and maintenance. The programme of works...
Signalling renewal up for public consultation in Cambridge... A public consultation has been launched by Network Rail on proposals to renew the railway’s signalling system and upgrade seven level crossings across...
Ribblehead viaduct repairs continue One of the country’s most iconic and treasured railway structures, the Ribblehead viaduct, has been receiving restoration work from specialists for...
Transport industry praised for their work in vaccination r... Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has thanked transport operators for their ongoing work on the frontline to help people get their Covid-19...
Race to fix West Coast main line landslip complete Railway engineers had to work against the clock to prevent the West Coast main line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by...
HS2 departing northwards with Phase 2a Act confirmed The HS2 Phase 2a: High-Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has been given Royal Assent (11 Feb) signifying the Government’s commitment to bring...
Network Rail tackle snow across West Yorkshire With more wintery weather forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, Network Rail’s teams are working tenaciously to keep train services...
Siemens award £40m contract to put Goole on the map Siemens has awarded a huge £40m contract to Yorkshire-based GMI Construction Group PLC to build its new rail manufacturing site at Goole. The contract...
One of the country’s most hit railway bridges to reopen A Cambridgeshire bridge has reopened this week after one of the country’s most hit railway bridges was repaired and strengthened, following a crash...
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross incoming Network Rail teams are preparing to carry out a major stage of the £1.2bn upgrades to the East Coast Main Line, which is the largest investment into...
GTR’s first train in £55m fleet modernisation programme ba... The first of 270 trains in Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) £55m fleet modernisation programme have returned to service. The revolutionary programme...
Railway innovators invited to bid on £9m FOAK fund Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced the fifth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will...
Rail Technology Magazine launches RTM:365 Rail Technology Magazine are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
South London’s 1980s railway track and signalling to be mo... A major four-year package of work to modernise 1980s track and signalling on the lines into London Victoria station is about to begin. The upgrades...
Reston village set for new rail station for the first time... For the first time in more than half a century, a train station is set to open in the Scottish Borders village of Reston. The Scottish Borders Council...
Huge £3m track upgrade in Cornwall complete The biggest track investment in Cornwall since the 1950s has been completed by Network Rail. Over the past five weeks, the track has been renewed on...
Esk Valley line 1940’s track to be replaced Network Rail is set to upgrade sections of track on the Esk Valley Line, which date back to the 1940s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers...
New sea wall helping defend railway seven years on In February 2014, a huge storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south-west. Seven years later, a...
Feltham station £31m upgrade complete Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, has today (5 Feb) announced the £31 million upgrades to improve accessibility, local connections and capacity at...
Don’t Cut Here: Why HS2 East should reach Chesterfield and... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has detailed the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Scottish investment to support decarbonisation and modal s... Transport for Scotland has published their second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) to help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes for...
Railway reliability increased following a £1.4m Merseyside... A major railway bridge in St Helens has been refurbished following a £1.4m Network Rail investment as part of the Great North Rail Project. The bridge...
Progress continues on the Dawlish sea wall This Friday (5th) is the 7 year anniversary of the Dawlish storms and major work has taken place since to protect the wall and it's railway line. The...
Huge step taken as Greater Manchester takes over first rai... Today (1 Feb) marks a significant moment for Manchester’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester takes over operation of...
North East railway upgrade continues with signalling revam... Rail passengers in the North East are set to benefit from a better, more reliable rail service as a major project to modernise signalling continues...
Hitachi Rail reaches major milestone with first battery-po... Hitachi Rail has reached a significant milestone following successful tests of its first battery-powered tram in Florence. While traditional tram...
WYCA to discuss latest plans for £24.2m White Rose rail st... Discussions around plans for a £24.2m rail station at White Rose in Leeds is due to be discussed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment...
HS2 new jobs board showcases thousands of upcoming opportu... HS2 Ltd has launched a new digital platform to promote the estimated 20,000 job roles coming up as part of phase one. The platform offers those...
Ep. 25 The industry needs to take matters into its own han... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Gareth Dennis, a Railway engineer and writer. Gareth dissects the strong...
Stonehaven-Montrose recovery works underway The railway line between Stonehaven and Montrose is to remain closed until Monday, February 22 as engineers work to carry out repairs on a damaged...
RTM Track Talk Podcast nominated for 3 awards Here at RTM, we are thrilled to announce that our podcast Track Talk has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the annual awards Publisher...
Huge rail upgrades incoming for Greater Manchester and Yor... Vital rail infrastructure in the North of England will be upgraded this summer to support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)...
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade to push forward with building the South...
What is next for the Werrington tunnel? Following the UK engineering first, at Werrington, where an 11,000-tonne curved concrete box was successfully pushed under the East Coast Main Line...
Eurostar will receive support according to the French gove... Eurostar is set to receive aid from France and the UK to safeguard its future in a post-pandemic world, according to the French government. The open...
HS2 to begin construction on huge Victoria Road Crossover ... Momentous sheet piling work has been completed by HS2 contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways Joint Venture (SCS Railways) in Acton, West London...
Snow stopping the railways thanks to Network Rail helicopt... The heavy snowfall has caused numerous issues and delays over the past couple of weeks and Network Rail (NR) has worked to innovate around this...
HS2 Minister issues Eastern Leg spot safeguarding statemen... A statement has been issued from Andrew Stephenson, HS2 Minister, following the publication of additional safeguarding directions for the West...
RIA respond to the Transport Committee’s Major Projects in... The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into Major Transport Projects. The UK has a...
Rail Forum Midlands launch virtual Infra Talk event Rail Forum Midlands (RFM) held their virtual Infra Talk networking event yesterday (21 Jan) which involved 8 floors of networking space, 21 Tier 1...
Bombardier export deal secures $2.3bn from UK Government A major $2.3bn financing deal for the Cairo Monorail project in Egypt has been granted by the UK Government. This will help support an English plant...
Revolutionary technology used to develop thousands of mile... As part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management, scientists are using ground-breaking technology along with Britain’s...
Caterham station footbridge receives major safety upgrade... The footbridge at Caterham station has received a vital £765,000 upgrade to improve its safety for passengers, as part of Network Rail’s Railway...
ORR proposes new guidance on level crossing safety The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (20 Jan) released simpler guidance on level crossing safety to support the rail industry, traffic...
Network Rail donates laptops to pupils to help with remote... Over 70 children at St. Willibrord’s R.C. Primary School in Clayton, East Manchester, have received a donation of refurbished laptops from Network...
Going forward from mechanical levers We have come a long way since the era of Victorian signallers pulling heavy metal levers to provide safe passage for trains rolling into and out of...
Greater investment in rail research could help level up th... A report commissioned by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Leeds, details how greater investment in rail research could be used to...
Plans for £42m Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station open... The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public consultation into plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line...
Rail industry responds to Transport for the North funding ... Following last week’s announcement (14 Jan) that the Transport budget for the North (TfN) is to be cut by 40%, the trade body for the UK rail supply...
Eurostar should not “fall between cracks” of Government su... Business leaders in London have advised the Government to offer financial assistance to open-access operator Eurostar in a letter, delivered yesterday...
Major accessibility upgrade back on track for Kidsgrove st... After stalling for more than a year, Kidsgrove stations multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade is now underway. From today (18 Jan) work to...
Rail standards changes to enable £5.5m of benefits for ind... Recent changes to rail standards, including the simplifying of introducing new rolling stock and requirements for more consistent signage, are...
Xrail Group secure 4-year maintenance contract in Spain Over the next 4 years, commencing from the 1st of January 2021, Xrail has been sub-contracted to deliver around the clock Corrective and Preventive...
Network Rail named in Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards... Network Rail has been ranked 29th in the top 50 best places to work in the UK by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, as...
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the... Alstom has today published a report titled, ‘The UK’s New Green Age; A Step Change in Transport Decarbonisation.’ The report calls for a £10bn...
Huge upgrade to passengers lifts at Macclesfield station Improvement work as part of the Great North Rail Project continues this week at Macclesfield station. The station's lifts are set to be replaced as a...
New opportunities arising in HS2 for those returning to wo... To coincide with HS2’s continued drive to create employment opportunities for local people and those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups...
State-of-the-art signalling to be installed at Birmingham ... Major works are set to take place throughout 2021 at Birmingham New Street, starting on the 24th of January. A rolling programme of platform closures...
A UK engineering first as 11,000 tonne tunnel is installed... A UK engineering first is set to take place as a huge 11,000-tonne curved concrete box is to be pushed under the East Coast Main Line (ECML). The...
Vital work continues on East Coast Upgrade Work on the £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade is set to continue throughout January with people intending to travel at the weekends reminded to check before...
HS2 to launch innovative project-wide health and safety pa... A major step has been taken by HS2 and its contractors in developing health and safety assurance across sites between London and the West Midlands by...
Hydrogen rail on track for Scotland’s railways A game-changing project has been launched in hopes of delivering a production-ready hydrogen train in Scotland by November this year. A rail...
Brand-new platform unveiled at Leeds station The highly anticipated brand-new platform 0 at Leeds station has been revealed today by Network Rail. Images of the new platform have been released...
Transport for the North say 2021 must be a major year for ... Transport for the North (TfN) have detailed, in their submission to the Union Connectivity Review chaired by Sir Peter Hendy, how a more joined-up...
Hull Trains suspend services for a third time For a third time, Hull Trains from the 9th of Jan temporarily suspending all services in response to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The decision comes...
Reliability improvements across Harwich branch line Upgrade works to make train services more reliable on the Harwich branch line have begun. Track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced by Network Rail...
Ep.24 Cyber security on our rail network, Paul Appleton & ... On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by two guests. Paul Appleton, Deputy Director of Railway Safety and HM Deputy...
HS2 continues recruitment drive for 2021 In the final months of 2020, September through to December, HS2 Ltd recruited 300 people out of the 500 they anticipated filling their new job...
Network Rail engineers deliver vast improvements across th... Throughout the Christmas and New Year period Network Rail’s engineers continued to work tenaciously to deliver a huge package of upgrades throughout...
Bring in the WaveWalker In February 2014, severe storms battered England’s southern coast and the sea-front railway running through Dawlish, Devon, felt the full force of the...
Major milestone reached on new Northern Line Extension Over the Christmas break, the Northern Line Extension passed a key milestone after completing a journey through the new tunnels from Kennington to...
End of an era for 82-year-old Isle of Wight trains The residents of the Isle of Wight bid farewell to their iconic trains yesterday (Jan 3rd), which are estimated to have travelled in excess of 3...
RIA: The wider Very Light Rail System Throughout this week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has held its latest Unlocking Innovation series, covering the UK light rail sector. In...
A festive ‘thank you’ to railway workers Big names from politics, showbiz and sport have today (18 Nov) expressed their tanks to frontline railway workers for keeping Britain moving during...
Report reveals the environmental benefits HS2 will deliver... A significant report from the High-Speed Rail Group has been published today and details how the environmental team working on HS2 are delivering...
Halo Shield keeping Covid-19 at bay this Christmas An automated army will be keeping Covid-19 at bay at rail projects across the UK this Christmas. The innovative Halo Shield System is creating Covid...
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence in early 2021 Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line early next year. The work will take place between January and February...
Rail fares to rise by 2.6% next year Fares are set to rise next year by 2.6% from a delayed start date of March 1st. An average increase across all fares will still be the lowest since...
RIA: Tram/train and light rail schemes in the UK Day two of RIA’s Unlocking Innovation series on Light Rail featured discussions surrounding tram/train and light rail schemes across the UK, with...
EMR use driver training bubbles to fast-track new fleet in... East Midlands Railway has successfully innovated around social distancing guidelines in order to deliver two new trains into the EMR fleet. After...
RIA: The Latest Innovations in Light Rail The Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) final Unlocking Innovation series of 2020 is focusing on the Light Weight and Low-Cost Railway, examining the...
HS2 awarded disability confident recruitment award HS2 Ltd.’s resourcing team have been crowned Recruitment Team of the Year award by The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI), a not-for...
Social distancing solutions: Occupancy monitoring applicat... Assisting businesses to implement social distancing rules Hanwha Techwin has always been able to rapidly respond to changing market demands and with...
Space and seats doubled on Great Northern Fen Line Passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, starting from yesterday (13 Dec), were treated to their new twice-longer eight-carriage...
£5m platform extension at Milngavie station A platform extension at Milngavie station in a £5 investment that will help advance the reliability of services for passengers. Network Rail began...
HS2: Work experience for students who deferred university ... HS2 is supporting the government’s initiative for students who had planned to study this year, but who were offered a deferred university place, would...
Scotland’s largest freight hub invests £3 million in growi... Today (10 Dec) the Port of Grangemouth, the largest container port in Scotland, has announced a £3 million investment in its rail freight offering...
‘Sunflower’ Christmas tree highlights support for those wi... A Christmas tree decorated in sunflowers has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities...
Multi-million-pound upgrade complete on North Yorkshire ra... Network Rail has completed a humongous £9.8 million upgrade to the rail route between Knaresborough and Poppleton which will advance services for...
HS2’s huge tunnelling machines arrive in the UK High Speed Two’s (HS2) first two humongous Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work on the UK’s largest...
NRIL: Decarbonisation of the North’s network is key to ‘le... The Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have published a White Paper setting out how the region can decarbonise its railways. The report details...
Crossrail confirm Farringdon station construction is compl... The Farringdon Elizabeth line station has successfully reached a momentous milestone with the completion of construction activity, Crossrail has...
Network Rail invest in a new footbridge for Goring-by-Sea Goring-by-Sea is currently receiving regenerative work from Network Rail as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan. The footbridge is set to be...
HS2 to boost tourism in Cumbria The Lake District’s 2040 Visitor Travel Vision is set to receive a welcome boost through the proposed High Speed Two passenger service travelling...
Vital £4m track upgrade in Buckinghamshire Network Rail has carried out track renewal works between Bourne End and Marlow to enable smoother, quieter, and more reliable journeys for passengers...
Community Rail groups and the rail industry must work toge... Following the recent Transport for the North Community and Rail User group event, an agreement was reached between attendees that they must work in...
Restoration work completed at Scarborough station Network Rail has successfully completed work to protect a Grade II listed bench at Scarborough railway station, safeguarding it to allow passengers to...
Stations light up purple to celebrate disabled people worl... Purple lights will beam across railway stations throughout the country today (3rd Dec) as the rail industry joins the global #PurpleLightUp movement...
Ep. 21 The green rail revolution, Maria Machancoses On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Maria Machancoses, Director of Midlands Connect. Maria talks about the...
Funding agreement confirmed for Crossrail project The Department for Transport (DfT), the Mayor of London, Transport for London and HM Treasury have confirmed an agreed funding and financing package...
Major work completed on the London Overground Gospel Oak t... Services are set to run more efficiently for passengers on the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line following track upgrades and bridge...
EMR continue cleaning efforts as lockdown eases As lockdown restrictions set to ease over the coming days, East Midlands Railway has brought in further measures to keep its trains and stations clean...
Why is now the time for electrification? The coronavirus pandemic has forced changes of an unprecedented scale across the UK’s commuting networks. COVID-19 has given us all the space to pause...
Funding announced to restore Beeching rail links and stati... 15 projects across England are set to be awarded £50,000 each to progress plans to reinstate historic stations and restore passenger services, as...
£16m Christmas upgrade for Scotland’s Railway Scotland’s Railway is set to receive more than £16 million of investment over Christmas and the New Year. Network Rail will be working across various...
Rail Minister and industry members join forces to tackle s... Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has sworn to lead the ongoing battle to tackle suicide on Britain’s railways, during a virtual event with industry...
Spending Review 2020: £2bn for transport Today (25 Nov) Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spending Review 2020 speech. Within his speech he said that over £2 billion is to be used to keep...
RIA publish ’10 reason to continue to invest in rail’ docu... The Railway Industry Association (RIA), has called upon Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why...
TfW welcomes new member to Community Rail Network Transport for Wales has welcomed the election of Lisa Denison to the board of directors of the Community Rail Network (CRN). The CRN is an association...
Restoration works see iconic rail infrastructure recreated... As restoration works continue to be carried out on the iconic Ribblehead viaduct in North Yorkshire, as part of the £2.1m Great North Rail Project...
Fridays now ‘off peak’ on Avanti West Coast Friday morning peak restrictions has been removed on Avanti West Coast long distance journeys to and from London Euston starting from today, 20...
NPR sends recommendations to Grant Shapps for new rail net... Leaders in the North have agreed an initial preferred way forward for a new railway network that will transform the region’s economy by creating...
Ep 19. The future of our railways, Ed Akers On this week’s episode of RTM’s Track Talk, host Ailsa Cowen is joined by Ed Akers, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade...
Network Rail partners with Southern Water and local commun... Network Rail are working in collaboration with the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership and Southern Water to recycle rainwater for use by station...
West Coast main line and Euston HS2 upgrades in 2021 Network Rail has announced vital upgrades on the West Coast main line and at London Euston in spring/summer 2021. The work, part of Britain’s Railway...
PM publishes Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolut... Today the Prime Minister has published and set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000...
Government injects £1.2m to accelerate digital signalling Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has today (18 Nov) announced that the roll out of digital signalling, which is set to progress safety and slash...
DfT: A fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes... Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson has announced today (17 Nov) the publication of a range of recommendations that illustrate how land and property...
Welsh Government publishes new draft of their Transport St... The Welsh Government has today (17 Nov) published its new initial Transport Strategy, which pledges a major reduction in carbon emissions from the...
Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern trains test negati... Independent laboratory results show that Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains are testing negative for Covid-19 over three weeks after being...
East West Railway begins second phase of rolling stock pro... East West Railway Company, (EWR Co), is set to resume market engagement with possible train suppliers, as its rolling stock procurement process enters...
Severn Tunnel road-to-rail emergency vehicle revealed Ambulance crews and firefighters will now be able to reach emergency situations in the Severn Tunnel much faster as a new, dedicated road-to-rail...
'HS2 Midlands Voices' call for HS2 eastern leg not to be l... Key voices from across the Midlands have come together in a new report published today (12 Nov), arguing that the full ‘Y shaped’ HS2 network must be...
ORR launch market study into rail signalling systems The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (12 Nov) begun a market study into the supply of rail signalling systems to ensure the signalling supply...
Dawlish sea wall second section underway Network Rail have begun working on the second section of the new, larger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will allow for greater protection of the...
Local firm to design East Midlands Railway Aurora fleet in... East Midlands Railway (EMR) has selected a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora fleet. DGDESIGN has worked with a vast array of...
Network Rail in the top 20 apprentice employers in England... Network Rail has been recognised as one of the top 20 apprentice employers in England in the National Apprenticeship Service’s Top 100 Apprenticeship...
Department for Transport confirms HS2 northern bills will ... The Department for Transport (DfT) have confirmed that Phase 2b of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be divided into numerous bills which will be passed through...
University of Leeds signs East Coast Main Line research ag... The University of Leeds has signed a £10 million co-investment agreement with companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main...
Huge passenger information display goes live at Victoria S... Britain’s biggest and clearest single passenger information display has gone live at Victoria Statin this week. The new display is part of Network...
‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ launched The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have announced the launch of a Charter to champion and showcase equality, diversity and...
RIA Conference Day 3 – This industry is alive, vibrant & g... The final day of the RIA Conference 2020 began with a panel discussion surrounding rebooting exports for the UK. Louis Taylor, Chief Executive, UK...
RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life RIA Conference Day 2 - The railway is part of British life Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found...
RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail RIA Conference Day 1 - Build Back Rail Despite numerous events being cancelled this year, RIA’s Annual Conference has still found its way into our...
Why is the East Coast Main Line Upgrade so vital to passen... The East Coast Upgrade. One of the biggest programme’s our railway has ever undertaken. With £1.2bn being spent on the revolutionary upgrade to allow...
Progress continues for Inclusive Transport Strategy As today (3 Nov) marks Purple Tuesday 2020, an initiative that aims to improve the customer experience for disabled people, Rail and Accessible...
EMR introduces first of new regional train fleet East Midlands Railway have introduced their first, highly anticipated, train as per of their new regional fleet. The Class 170 “Turbostars”, which...
Aberdeen-Dundee rail line to reopen tomorrow The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee will reopen on Tuesday (3 Nov) following the completion of work to repair the line following August’s...
Rail Wellbeing Live has 9,000 sign ups and counting With Rail Wellbeing Live taking place next week, more than 9,000 people have now signed up, making the event the largest ever dedicated to health and...
Network Rail releases world-first targets to tackle global... Network Rail have today announced a world first, they are set to become the first rail company in the world to set the most ambitious Science-Based...
Progress continues on £100m Taff’s Well Metro Depot Another milestone has been reached by Transport for Wales with South Wales Metro as the steel frame for the new Control Centre at Taff’s Well takes...
Tunnelling project complete at Bank Tube station Since 2017, 1.3km of tunnels have been constructed as part of the modernization and expansion of Bank Underground station. The tunnelling work is now...
HS2 Canterbury Works vent shaft and headhouse designs reve... HS2 have published updates designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse and compound, in South Kilburn, London. It will be one of four...
Eastbourne station receives £5m renovation Network Rail have invested £5 million in regenerative works at Eastbourne station in East Sussex. They have completed work on the station that...
ScotRail launches new engagement panel Scotland’s Railway has reformed its Stakeholder Panel as it continues to engage with the railway’s key stakeholders. The original Stakeholder Panel...
Covid-19 disrupted rail journeys to avoid admin fees on Ad... Extra protections have been to put in place for rail passengers to ensure they are not left out of pocket from Covid-19 related local restrictions...
Crewe bridge refurb set to improve journeys for rail passe... Following a five-month revamp, a vital road bridge which spans the railway between Crewe and Chester has reopened to make it more reliable for road...
HS2: 914 tonne bridge placed in 45 minutes HS2’s new Interchange Station at the heart of the new high-speed network has reached another milestone. The second of four bridges have now been...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via Generation Decarbonisa... The final day of the Railway Industry’s Association’s (RIA) Unlocking Innovation event series examined how rail can support the wider net-zero agenda...
Restoration work begins on Ribblehead viaduct Work has begun to improve passenger and freight journeys over the 144-year-old Ribblehead viaduct. The momentous North Yorkshire landmark is...
East Coast Upgrade continues at London King’s Cross Progress continues on the £1.2 billion East Coast Upgrade as passengers are encouraged not to travel or from London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22...
HS2 will enhance rail freight usage at UK ports HS2 Ltd has today (Oct 22nd) released a new video showcasing the benefits UK ports and distribution centres will see through the additional capacity...
TfN: Global competition for the future of rail and other t... Today (20th Oct) Transport for the North has launched a procurement to notify the development of a ‘Smart North Ecosystem’ to join the region’s rail...
RIA: Routes to Zero Carbon Rail via electrification At such a vital time for the UK and the rail industry, with the UK’s Net Zero target less than 30 years away and the impact that Covid-19 has and will...
Network Rail spending with SMEs surpasses £2.5bn in 2019-2... Britain’s rail industry has a key part to play in its economic growth, and in light of current Covid-19 outbreak, also its recovery. The railway...
Track repairs begin at Stonehaven site Following the Stonehaven derailment on August 12th, the latest stage in extensive recovery and reinstatement works has begun. Network Rail engineers...
New £15m Kintore station rejoins Scottish railway Kintore re-joined Scotland’s Railway this morning (Oct 15th) with the opening of the town’s new station, following an absence of 56 years. Funded by...
Network Rail’s ‘open data’ programme begins The working condition of 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators across nearly 500 stations will soon be available for passengers to view in aid of helping...
HS2 welcomes over 400 new apprentices Within HS2’s Skills, Employment and Education Strategy released back in 2018, they committed to creating at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the...
London rail stations brought to life with new architectura... A series of eye-catching benches by up-and-coming architects have been revealed at some of London’s largest railway stations, following a design...
HS2 announces plans to improve air quality across the proj... In light of Clean Air Day 2020, HS2 released ten ways it is working to raise the bar on air quality during construction and operation. Once...
TfW celebrates their decreasing carbon footprint on Clean ... The railway contributes to 1% of Wales’ transport carbon emissions, the majority of which comes from diesel-powered trains throughout the Wales and...
Consultation launched to strengthen links between HS2 and ... A public consultation has been launched today by HS2 Ltd to help the development of better journeys between the North and Midlands. The government are...
Network Rail using world-first innovative technology for r... Rail projects across Britain could be potentially transformed as Network Rail begin working with technology start-up nPlan to use Machine Learning...
£161m upgrade at Leeds station continues Passengers in Yorkshire are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st of November as major...
Momentous refurbishment underway for Barmouth Viaduct The historic landmark Barmouth Viaduct is set to be protected following a £25m upgrade from Network Rail. Over the next three years, Network Rail will...
Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility join together to devel... Siemens Mobility and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and offer hydrogen systems for trains. The...
Crossrail governance handed over to TfL The Elizabeth line has reached its complex final stages with Crossrail Ltd working to complete the remaining Infrastructure so it can fully test the...
£20m bid for a new Midland-wide travel card scheme Plans for a system which is expected to cost £20m, similar to what is used by Transport for London, has been proposed where passengers would pay via a...
The UK’s first hydrogen train trial begins today Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced today, on his visit to the trials in Warwickshire, the UK’s first revolutionary hydrogen powered...
Booth Industries wins HS2 tunnel safety doors contract Bolton-based Booth Industries have today (29th Sept) been awarded a major contract to deliver high-pressure safety doors for the inner passages...
HS2: Webinar to discuss new habitats and wetlands in the W... HS2 are to host a webinar explaining the new habitats created for local wildlife in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Around 250,000 trees will be...
Wales’ Transport Minister criticises funding for Welsh rai... Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has written to Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, highlighting his...
Further work on £1.2bn East Coast Upgrade in October No trains in or out of London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services to or from St Pancras International via Finsbury Park, on Saturday 17th and...
£1.8m improvement work this weekend near Manchester Piccad... Passengers are being asked by Network Rail to check before they travel this weekend during essential railway improvement work on a busy route into...
Network Rail publish Environmental Sustainability Strategy Network Rail have published their Environmental Sustainability Strategy. The document illustrates how they plan to play their part in Britain’s green...
Rail franchises to end, making way for a new railway After 24 years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has today (21st Sept) announced that rail franchising is to end, forming the early steps towards...
Alstom set to purchase Bombardier Transportation Alstom’s move to takeover Bombardier Transportation has progressed following the announcement that Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement...
East Coast Main Line: £216.2m contract to increase power s... Following a £216.2m contract awarded by the Rail Electrification Alliance, The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade can move forward into its...
Nexus’ new £362m Metro fleet keeps infamous yellow Metro’s £362m new train fleet have been revealed to be bright yellow, as Nexus launches a major public consultation on its interior design. Nexus, the...
Scotland’s greener train project progresses Scotland’s goals of a greener railway are coming ever closer with the next stage of a hydrogen train demonstration project underway. As part of the...
Electrification plans for line between Fife and Clackmanna... The next stage of development work is due to begin for Network Rail engineers between Alloa and Longannet, which could see passenger services return...
ORR and the rail industry are working together to improve ... The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the rail industry are working together to develop passenger information. Following ORR’s call earlier this year...
Hitachi Rail: Five years at flagship factory in the North ... September marks five years of operation for Hitachi Rail’s North East home in Newton Aycliffe. Since then, the team has since built 192 trains, which...
SWR awards £5m in community improvement schemes A total of £5m in funding is now set to benefit 67 local schemes supported by the South Western Railway Customer and Communities Improvement Fund...
New electric train fleet revealed for Birmingham’s Cross-C... The electric train fleet set to transform travel on Birmingham’s Cross-City Line has been revealed to rail passengers in the West Midlands. A sneak...
HS2 trials AI solution to diminish carbon emissions HS2’s plans to reduce its carbon emissions are forming as part of a new carbon and cost estimating solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
TfW launches Supply Chain Platform events Transport for Wales are launching a series of bi-monthly interactive Supply Chain Platform events alongside Business Wales to help them deliver and...
Network Rail & Bombardier offering work experience for stu... In response to numerous students deferring their higher education place this year, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the government have assembled the...
HS2 Ltd: Five tech firms join Innovation Accelerator initi... HS2 Ltd have announced today (11 Sept) the first five revolutionary tech firms that will join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme. The chosen...
Network Rail publish Decarbonisation Plan Network Rail have released their interim Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy, illustrating its preliminary recommendations for decarbonising the...
Emphasising the importance of teaching rail safety Rail safety is something that should be a given. With multitudes of dangers present around every item of rail infrastructure, it is vital that young...
LRSSB publishes comprehensive guidance on tram procurement The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board has released comprehensive guidance for those involved in the procurement of new trams. This document is...
Network Rail Uses Drones to Keep Trains Moving in Extreme ... Network Rail is using pioneering technology to keep passengers on the move during this week’s spell of extremely cold weather by using thermal imaging...
New Tramway Safety Management System Guidance Published by... New guidance on the development of tramway Safety Management Systems has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. In addition to...
Wales Launches ‘Rail Safe Friendly’ to Educate Youth on Ra... A rail safety educational programme has been launched in Wales by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates. Rail Safe Friendly...
Operation Salthouse 2: Live-Action Emergency Response Dril... Network Rail recently teamed up with emergency services and industry partners for a live-action exercise to test their emergency response capabilities...
West Midlands Trains recognised for women’s safety commitm... Rail operator West Midlands Trains (WMT) has received accreditation from White Ribbon UK in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to ending...
Ep. 58 Network Rail's Eye in the Sky On this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast we are joined by the Head of Air Operations at Network Rail, Bradley Sparkes, and National...
Upgraded fire safety for Canary Wharf station Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a contract to Telent to upgrade fire safety capabilities at Canary Wharf Elizabeth Line station. The station...
Clearer Tracks, Safer Journeys: Network Rail’s Vegetation ... Network Rail has started an extensive vegetation management programme to clear 250 kilometres of the Edinburgh-Glasgow and Borders railway lines. The...
Innovation improving rail safety Network Rail is using technology to improve the way that young people see railway safety, as it works to tackle the number of incidents on its East...
