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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...

Rail Minister and new CRO at Old Oak Common

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 Train at Manchester Victoria

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...

Network Rail Engineers on the Midland Mainline

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...

CrossCountry Voyager New Livery Visualisation

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...

Picture of three HS2 workers stood in front of the new bridge

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...

Image of two Network Rail overhead line engineers

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...

Irish train travelling from Dublin to Belfast

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...

Artists impression of an HS2 train from the side

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...

Aerial photograph of Piccadilly Railway Station in Manchester City Centre at Night

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...

Overground Train approaching London skyline

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...

Siemens Mobility deal for tram infrastructure

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 Birmingham Bromford Tunnel west portal complete at Washwood Heath

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...

Bridge span is installed at Llanelli station as part of construction of accessible footbridge

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...

First completed section of Curzon 3 viaduct

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...

Piling rig at work on the site of the A43 overbridge April 2024

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...

Railway tracks through the remote Scottish Highlands

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...

Installing overhead lines on the Midland Main Line

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...

Engineers working on a landslip at Aycliffe

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...

ScotRail train approaches Rannoch Viaduct

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...

Train passing through station in Liverpool

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)...

TransPennine Express Train at York Station

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...

A tamping machine working at night in Wokingham

£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...

Waterloo Station Proposed Northern Concourse

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...

Richard Mann talking to delegates at Transcity Rail Midlands

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...

Birmingham city skyline with train network

£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...

Front sheild of TMB Emily lifted at Victoria Road crossover site

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...

Digital high speed railway bullet train, 3d rendering

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...

GWR train at Truro station with level crossing that will be upgraded

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...

Aerial view of a Birmingham cityscape skyline with city centre

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...

Feltham to Wokingham resignalling programme

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...

Transpennine Route Upgrade Pete Sollitt Leeds

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...

Aerial view of HS2's London Euston Station

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...

Liverpool Lime Street Transport for the North

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...

Architects impression of the Birmingham APM

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...

Aerial view of Victoria station - part of a huge resignalling project

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...

Delegation on Emirates Rail first passenger service

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 and Mer Mec Group agree signalling deal

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 construction on Birmingham Curzon Street station, Andy Street

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 University train station upgrade

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...

Aerial view of HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct at sunset 6

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...

Birmingham Lichfield Infrastructure Upgrades Network Rail

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...

The giant 125 tonne cutterhead being moved into place

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...

Image of Translink train livery at station

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...

Liverpool Street train station with passengers

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...

New footbridge at Billingham station, Network Rail

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...

Northern train at Liverpool Lime Street station

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...

Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line, Network Rail

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...

Maintenance being carried out on signalling equipment on the railway in Cornwall

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 concourse at Gatwick Airport station

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...

Southern Integrated Delivery starts to take shape

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...

East Coast Digital Programme progresses further upgrade work (1)

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...

Overhead image of Network Rail's Wolverton track upgrades

£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...

Botley Road bridge depicting rail infrastructure upgrades

£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 bridge move to carry high speed trains under the Coventry to Leamington Spa railway

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...

Engineers working on the railway in Huddersfield

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 close to completion

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...

Aerial shot of a South Western Railway train running on the Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight in July 2023

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...

Transport for North unveil strategic transport plan

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...

Nuneham Viasuct piles waiting to be fitted

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...

First concrete pour to create bases slab for HS2 tracks at Old Oak Common station-7 - credit HS2

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...

Network Rail required to clear structure examinations backlog

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...

Robert Largan MP for High Peak, Aiden Theyer - Operations Management Apprentice at Tarmac, Rob Doody - MD Midlands Region at Tarmac, Andrew Graham - Conventional Rail Interface Manager HS2 Ltd

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...

New rail maintenance facility at Barrow sidings

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...

Artist impression of the new beacon bridge at Garforth

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...

RIA and industry leaders urge for no delays to rail reforms

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...

Cambrian Line works to begin shortly between Machyllneth and Shrewsbury

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...

Drone shot of signalling gantries being replaced in Crewe - credit Network Rail

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...

Ladies Lane Bridge Aerial - Credit Network Rail Air Operations

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...

Construction work at Leven station, via Network Rail

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...

Engineers walking through the traction substation tunnel beneath HS2's Euston Station, via HS2

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...

Installing piles to form strong foundations, via Network Rail

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...

Soil nails and wire mesh have been installed at Snape Wood, via Network Rail

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...

Flood resilience works set to start near Croy, via Network Rail

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...

Engineers assemble HS2 TBM 'Lydia' at Atlas Road, London, via HS2

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...

Aerial view of Nuneham viaduct, via Network Rail

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...

Dore towards Sheffield, via Network Rail

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...

Cameron Bridge Platform spoil, Network Rail

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, Dalmarnock, via Network Rail

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 artist impression, via Network Rail

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...

Shot of the Transpennine Route Upgrades in Stalybridge

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...

Track replacement work, via Network Rail

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...

Aerial view of bridge being replaced in Sutton Coldfield - Credit Network Rail Air Operations

£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...

HS2 Chilterns Tunnel North Portal view looking north, via HS2

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...

Engineers working on track, via Network Rail

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...

Barmouth - credit Dom Vacher, via Network Rail

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...

Conceptual design of the new bridge, via Network Rail

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...

Existing station canopies, via Network Rail

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 move project, via Network Rail

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...

South junction renewal, via Network Rail

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...

A blue West Midlands Metro tram at in front of Town Hall in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, UK. Via Istock

£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...

A golden crop of barley below the railway viaduct with motion blurred train at Lesbury, as the River Aln approaches the North Sea at Alnmouth, via Istock

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...

Interchange bridge, via Stockport Council

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...

3D modelling of Tilehurst station, via Network Rail

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...

Artist impression of Bexley station footbridge, via Network Rail

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...

Ashley Down station artist impression, via TravelWest

“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...

Progress at Station Road bridge, Great Glen, via Network Rail

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 Platform One, via Network Rail

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...

Artist's impression of new Oxford station western entrance

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...

Aerial view of former mine site beside railway at Hadley near Telford

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...

Reliability upgrade through 175-year-old Staffordshire tunnel this March, via Network 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...

A steam train passing through the small village of Beddgelert, North Wales, via Istock

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...

Signage slipping down the deteriorating embankment, via Network Rail

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...

Moving train, motion blurred, London Underground - via Istock

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...

Aerial view of Carstairs, via Network Rail

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...

A visualisation of the new footbridge and lifts at St Erth station, via Network Rail

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...

New concrete bridge deck being installed near Commondale station, via Network Rail

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 grand opening, via Northern

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...

View of the Oxford Canal Viaduct from under the adjacent canal bridge 51365, via HS2

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...

The railway viaduct at sunny day in English Midlands, via Istock

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...

Engineering work at Morley station, via Network Rail

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...

New tracks being installed near Durham station - photo by LNER

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...

View towards Lavender Hall abutment southern side, via HS2

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...

Artists impression of an HS2 train from the side, via HS2

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...

Portsmouth Direct Upgrade, via Network Rail

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...

Bridlington station temporary footbridge, via Network Rail

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...

Maintenance Building Exterior View, via HS2

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...

Chiltern tunnel with crosspassageway, via HS2

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...

Colne Valley Viaduct construction over the A412 Nov 2022, via HS2

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...

London Overground track and equipment upgrades December 2022, via Network Rail

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...

Eden viaduct with Transpennine Express passing over the top, via Network Rail

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...

Depot works, via Transport for the West Midlands

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 telecom infrastructure, via Network Rail

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...

Port Glasgow station AfA artist impression, via Network Rail

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...

An electric powered train passes through the British Rail station, via Istock

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...

Moorswater viaduct at sunrise on a beautiful winter morning, Cornwall, UK, via Istock

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 station platforms, via Network Rail

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...

Piccadilly roof repairs, via Network Rail

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...

Artist impression of Butetown station, via TfW

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...

Site of the new Morely station, via Network Rail

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...

Bamford towards Sheffield, via Network Rail

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...

Engineer testing new signalling equipment, via Network Rail

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...

Gatley station Dec 22 ahead of platform extensions in early 2023, via Network Rail

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 landslip, via Network Rail

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...

Installing new track crossing at Holbeck, Leeds, via Network Rail

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...

Network Rail teams upgrade the tracks at York station, via Network Rail

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...

Bridge slide across the M42 in Warwickshire

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...

West Coast Mainline track, via Network Rail

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 railway station with Turbo 165 train

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...

Liverpool Street points renewal, via Network Rail

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...

East West Rail bridge lifted into place by HS2 engineers in Calvert, via HS2

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...

British East Midlands train in motion on the railway, via Istock

£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 TfW train passing over Credit Dom Vacher Oct 2022, Via Network Rail

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...

Warning lights showing and the barriers down at a level crossing as a train speeds past, via Istock

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...

Night working to build new bridge deck after Carlisle freight train derailment, via Network Rail

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...

Plans for Bristol Parkway, via South Gloucestershire Council

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...

Concrete pour to form new deck of Petteril Bridge after freight train derailment in Carlisle, via Network Rail

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 Station on the Great Western Railway, via Istock

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...

Power supply boost in latest stage of Midland Main Line Upgrade, via Network Rail

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...

Previous work at York station, via Network Rail

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 track renewal, via Network Rail

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...

Plans for Corsham station, via Wiltshire Council

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...

HS2 celebrates launch of TBM for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood in Warks, via HS2

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...

Foster bridge repaired, via Network Rail

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...

Barnes Railway Bridge located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the London Borough of Hounslow, via Istock

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...

Plans for fully accessible bridge at Royston station, via Network Rail

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...

Northern train at Salford station, via Network Rail

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...

HS2, EWR and NPR saved trhough Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

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...

London Overground train at London Euston station, via Network Rail

‘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...

Tavistock rail line viaduct, via Devon Council

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...

Barrow Haven after upgrades, via Network Rail

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...

Previous overhead line equipment being installed along the line, via Network rail

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...

Harrington Station footbridge, via Network Rail

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...

Chris Jackson and Simon Elliott open the new toilet pod by cutting a ribbon, via Northern

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 entrance, via Istock

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...

Reedham Swing bridge opening, via Network Rail

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...

Network Rail engineers working on new track during Trent Valley line upgrade October 2022, via Network Rail

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...

Assisted Lounge CGI composite, via Network Rail

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...

CGI interpretation of the new and improved passenger flow at Clapham Junction, via Network Rail

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 completion, via Network Rail

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...

Commissioner for TfL, Andy Byford and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan in front of roundel, via TfL

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...

Second platform virtual view, from Network Rail

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...

An aerial view of people walking on the pedestrianised paving above trains outside Birmingham's New Street station, in the city centre. Provided via Istock

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 clouds at dawn, via Network rail

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...

Power supply boost in latest stage of Midland Main Line Upgrade

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...

South portal of the Chiltern tunnel after launch of the TBMs summer 2021

‘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 stations planning submission, via Network Rail

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...

Tamping machine track levelling, via Network Rail

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...

railway tracks in a rural scene with nice pastel sunset, via Istock

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 Train at Leeds station, credited to David Oates Photography

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...

Repairs planned for Stevenage after overhead wire damage, via Network Rail

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...

Stone bridge in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, via Istock

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...

TfW train on Cambrian Line Cambrian line 120822, via Network Rail

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...

New track being installed during engineering work, via Istock

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...

Beverley Station footbridge, via Network Rail

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...

Harbury tunnel aerial view, via Network Rail

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...

New signal installed in Macclesfield, via Network Rail

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...

New equipment being installed along the lines, via Network Rail

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 redevelopment - Option 3, via Network Rail

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...

Whifflet South Junction, via Network Rail

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...

Very light rail, via Coventry City Council

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...

Jenny Gilruth visits Ferguslie Feeder Station Aug 17 2022, via Network Rail

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...

Artist's impression of new Oxford station western entrance, via Network Rail

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...

New-Track-Construction-train-in-action-at-Chetnole, via Network Rail

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...

Abstract motion-blurred view from a moving train, via Istock

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...

Work to upgrade the existing retaining wall, via Network Rail

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...

Saltmarket railway bridge, via Network Rail

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...

Barking Riverside 5 - Cllr Darren Rodwell Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Matthew Carpen Managing Director Barking Riverside Ltd, Sadiq Khan Mayor of London, Jacqui Esimaje Heath L&Q Director Development Growth, Tom Copley Deputy Mayor of Housing and Andy Byford Transport Commissioner. Image Copyright Luca Marino/Transport for London

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...

Upgraded Barry Station footbridge, via NetworkRail

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 Platform 7, via Network Rail

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...

Tree blocking the West Coast main line after fire in Harrow, via Network Rail

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...

Rail line temperature measurements, via Network Rail

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...

St Albans City second footbridge render 2, via Network Rail

£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...

Foundation work at Wendover Dean portrait summer 2022, via HS2

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...

Inverness Airport platform works, via Network Rail

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...

Construction at Fareham, via Network Rail

£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...

Ashurst Viaduct, provided via Network Rail

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...

Route between Huddersfield and Westtown (Dewsbury) set to be upgraded, via Network Rail

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...

Proposed Forth Bridge designs, via Network Rail

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...

Updated HS2 designs near Lichfield bring environmental and community benefits: HS2 Streethay cutting under the A38

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...

Aerial photograph of the railway bridge being established

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...

Canary Wharf station on the Elizabeth line

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...

Apprentices from Network Rail learning in the industry

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...

Artist impression of Thame Valley Viaduct

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...

Metrolink tram in Manchester city centre

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...

Students taking part in work experience at HS2

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...

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street at HS2 Skills Academy

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...

Train travels through Greater Manchester

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 dog during a SelectaDNA marked metal demonstration

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...

Attendees looking at exhibit at TCR Midlands 2022 event

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 Wendy Morton and Nusrat Ghani MP at Eridge station

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...

Artist impression of Barry Station upgrades

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...

Sunset over Kilsby drainage work on West Coast main line

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...

Siemens Mobility supply chain involvement

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 upgrade last part of 1970's slab track

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...

Werrington Tunnel freight tunnel under construction

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...

Plans for the new Inverness Airport station

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...

Old mechanical signal levers at Bridlington

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...

TRU upgrade works between York and Church Fenton

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...

Workers removing redundant track at Levenmouth

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...

London Logistics Hub (HS2) located in Willesden

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...

A6003 reopens as Network Rail continues with final stage of Manton bridge reconstruction

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...

Network Rail train between York and Church Fenton

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...

Welder performing work on a section of track

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...

Aerial shot of a train at Twickenham Junction

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...

Renewal works on the track near London Victoria

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...

Kris Kinnear and Graeme Dey on site in Leven, Scotland

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...

Pendalino train operating on the UK network

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...

Businessman with a fold up bike at a train station

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...

Forth Bridge with the North Queensferry approach span in close focus

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...

Work maintenance train in operation at Cheddington

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...

York train station, on the Transpennine Route Upgrade line

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...

Passenger at a train station, as provided by Midlands Connect

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 Minister visits the Curzon Street Station site

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...

On site engineer discussing with academics in a meeting room

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 renewal works at Colchester

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...

Train passing over a bridge in Manchester

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...

Electrified overhead lines (via Network Rail image library)

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...

Train running on a non-electrified part of the East Coast Mainline

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...

Bridge decks replaced at Warrington Bank Quay station

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 engineer on site of a major project

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...

Team working to remove the Doncaster Road railway bridge

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...

Worcester Shrub Hill luggage bridge replacement composite

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...

New track construction machine at Castleton Moor

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...

electric paint Cardiff bridge application

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...

UV-C handrail cleaning device trialled at Euston

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...

Track workers and Bloxwich station aerial composite

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...

cavern Headhouse - Park Village East elevation.

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...

Network Rail volunteers help set up mass vaccination facility in Exeter

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...

Hillmorton Junction landslip repairs February 2021

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...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits HS2 Interchange Site

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 teams tackle ice across West Yorkshire to keep vital services moving

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...

GMI - Divisional Managing Director Lee Powell and Project Director Mike Kershaw at Goole

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...

Work on the St Ives bay line as part of the biggest track investment in Cornwall in 60 years

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...

Thermal image of heated section of track at Wolverhampton station

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 visits Newyears Green 24 September 2020

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 rail granted $2.3bn by UK Government

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...

Commuters wander around a train platform

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...

TransPennine train waiting at Manchester Piccadilly station

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...

Train crew and station staff on the social distancing guides at Manchester Piccadilly

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...

Birmingham New Street signal and platform

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...

Inside the concrete structure at Werrington

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 Interchange first beam lift for trace bridge south September 2020

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...

Work taking place at Cadder on December 29th

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...

reightliner Heavy Haul coal train as it passes through scenic Scottish countryside.

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 redevelopment works taking place

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...

New track sections being delivered to a worksite

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...

Lingwood Primary safety poster initiative

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...

View of Manchester city centre, UK. A tram can be seen approaching and people can be seen walking on the roads.

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...

Boss and employee working together in industry

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...

Euston station's 'sunflower' Christmas tree

‘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...

Front row, from left: Samantha Raine, Project Lead, York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership; Luke Espin, sponsor for Network Rail; Andrew Jones MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough Back row, from left: Cllr Andrew Waller, Executive Member for the Economy and Strategic Planning, City of York Council; David Dickson, Chair of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Infrastructure and Joint Assets Board; North Yorkshire County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access

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...

Tunnel Boring Machine Florence, at the Herrenknect factory

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...

Passengers wait at Leeds Station in the UK

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...

Farringdon station - proposed station concourse at Cowcross Street entranc

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...

Network Rail complete restoration work to Grade II listed bench at Scarborough railway station

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...

Network Rail's tamping machines in action in Kent

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...

Work to reduce flooding and restore historic waterway begins.

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...

Ribblehead viaduct with a Network Rail worker in the foreground

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...

New Trent & Mersey Canal and Whatcroft Hall Lane railway bridges in position

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...

A British high speed passenger train passing through a station in the early morning

'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...

Work taking place outside of King's Cross station

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...

The new Aurora fleet to run on East Midlands Railway

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 bridge strikes poster at motorway service station

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...

new Victoria passenger information display

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...

Kings Cross, where major work is taking place

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...

Behind the scenes at Gatwick Airport station building site

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 train at Motherwell station

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...

Flooding on the track from earlier this year

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...

Bank station - Central Line link Primary lining

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...

The tracks at Bootle that are being worked on

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...

The HS2 914 tonne bridge that was placed in 45 minutes

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...

Ribblehead viaduct on Settle-Carlisle line

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...

Network Rail engineers on the railway track

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...

Stonehaven site where track repairs have begun

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...

Train at the platform of Kintore station

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...

Restored River Leith beside West Coast main line in Thrimby

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...

Andy Croughan, Station Manager of Huddersfield station and Felix the cat

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...

Dolwyddelan Rail Station, Transport for Wales celebrates their decreasing carbon footprint on Clean Air Day

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...

Grant Shapps, Andrew Haines and Charlie Doyle signing homelessness charter

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...

The new bridge to be upgrade in Workington

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...

Improvements to track at Liverpool Street

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 trail begins today

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...

One of the bridges to receive improvement work

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...