London tunnel reopens after major water damage repair Blackheath Tunnel

A 175-year-old tunnel has reopened following a major ten-week repair programme.

Blackheath Tunnel in southeast London received £10 million of...

Peter Johnson Wed, 08/14/2024 - 09:33
Network Rail boosts freight capacity on Western route Freight benefits on the 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...

Louis Morris Tue, 08/13/2024 - 11:49
Network Rail awards £1.3bn in Scottish improvement contracts Image of two Network Rail overhead line engineers

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...

Dan Benn Tue, 08/13/2024 - 09:45
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RTM Issue 146

TAMING THE SONIC BOOM: How aerodynamics shaped HS2’s tunnel portals

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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