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SAVE THE DATE – RailStaff Awards 28.11.24

It’s that time again – the countdown to the RailStaff Awards has begun, and although 2023’s event set the bar impossibly high, this year it will be bigger and better than ever! Last year’s extravaganza wowed everyone in attendance. From rail managers to customer service assistants, apprentices to training managers,...

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HS2 reveals first completed sections of Curzon Street station viaduct

HS2 has released new images of the first completed sections of the landmark viaduct that will bring high speed...

HS2 moves 1,100-tonne viaduct in weekend operation

HS2 has released timelapse and drone footage showing contractors moving a 1,100 tonne composite viaduct into place over two...

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GB Railfreight names train after hero signaller Bill Taylor

Logistics operator GB Railfreight yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40 years to the day after...

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Multi-million pound HS2 fund boosts hundreds of community projects

More than £16 million has been invested in community and business projects bordering HS2’s route, helping to drive the local economy, enhance the environment...

West Coast Main Line reopens after bank holiday upgrades completed

Network Rail has reopened the railway following major improvements to the network across the North...

CrossCountry supports Cornwall grassroot community initiatives

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced the grand totals of funding for local charity, the...

Northern welcomes new managing director and chief operating officer

A new managing director and chief operating officer have taken the helm at Northern this...

One Big Circle achieves prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation

One Big Circle is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious...

Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary

South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of...

New chair & vice chair appointed to RIA SME Group

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the appointment of the new chair and vice...

ORR publishes new track access dashboard to hold industry to account on efficient use of the rail network

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published, for the first time the track...

TransPennine Express to refund customers affected by Co-op Live delays

TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering full refunds to customers impacted by delays to the opening...

Rail passengers urged to check their journeys after Scunthorpe landslip

Rail passengers travelling between Doncaster and Cleethorpes are being urged to check before they...

GB Railfreight names train after hero signaller Bill Taylor

Logistics operator GB Railfreight yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40...

High Speed Rail Group publishes recommendations for Government post HS2 decisions

A comprehensive long-term strategy to develop the UK’s inter urban rail network is essential...

McGinley’s Jamie Zineldin promoted to operations director

McGinley Support Services has announced the promotion of Jamie Zineldin to operations director. This...

Major milestone reached in improving accessibility at Llanelli station

Network Rail has successfully installed the main span for the footbridge which will provide...

Knottingley line reopens following landslip disruption

Rail passengers in Knottingley are being thanked by Network Rail for their patience and...

Passengers warned of bank holiday disruption between London and Birmingham

Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line between Birmingham and London over the...

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GB Railfreight names train after hero signaller Bill Taylor

Logistics operator GB Railfreight yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40 years to the day after his quick thinking prevented a catastrophic train crash. At 05:30 on Tuesday 1 May 1984, Bill (a signalman at Carlisle Power Signal Box (PSB) realised that 4S55, a Liverpool (Garston) to Glasgow (Gushetfaulds) freightliner train had become divided south of Carlisle and both portions of the train were rolling downhill towards...