Major shift recommended in rail review LNER Azuma passenger train

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...

Dan Benn Thu, 08/22/2024 - 09:27
Carstairs Junction upgrades to come as part of a £164m improvement package Aerial view of Carstairs, via Network Rail

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...

Elliot Griffiths Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:02
Line to reopen for freight as repairs continue after bridge strike Ketton new bridge, via Network Rail

Network Rail have confirmed that there has been a resumption to passenger services between Leicester and Peterborough following the closure off the...

Elliot Griffiths Mon, 11/21/2022 - 12:02
Maximising UK freight's rail modal shift Freight train, via Istock

The Rail Safety and Standards Board have conducted a research project that shows train operators in Great Britain can safely and securely haul more...

Elliot Griffiths Wed, 11/16/2022 - 12:44
Freight sector modal shift from growth call for evidence Rail freight

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...

Elliot Griffiths Tue, 07/05/2022 - 11:09
Alstom publish report as to how the UK can decarbonise the railways Electrification at Bristol Parkway

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...

Ailsa.C Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:02
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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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