Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in move to secure rail workforce’s future Train

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...

Louis Morris Thu, 05/23/2024 - 08:28
Southeastern prepares for largest investment in decades Southeastern Metro

Southeastern has taken an important step towards delivering a multi-million-pound investment to improve its fleet of Metro trains.

Southeastern’s...

Peter Johnson Fri, 05/17/2024 - 12:14
Network Rail’s £45 billion plan for a greener railway Major flooding near Rotherham

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...

Peter Johnson Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:56
Government committee scrutinises East West Rail Cambridge England railway station

This morning saw the East West Rail Project scrutinised by the government’s transport committee, following a report from the National Audit Office.

... Dan Benn Wed, 03/06/2024 - 13:52
HS2 makes ground-breaking stride forward HS2 tunnel boring machine breakthrough

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...

Louis Morris Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:32
Dawlish Railway Rises Above the Waves: £165m Resilience Plan Proves Effective Rockfall Shelter - Part of Dawlish Railway

Ten years after a storm ravaged the Devon coast and damaged the South Devon mainline, the resilience project implemented to improve its defences is...

richardw@cogni… Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:14
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A very light revolution: How Coventry is changing the game in connectivity

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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