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Labour pledges to renationalise rail: reaction

The Labour party has set out its plan for rail, ahead of this year’s general election, with pledges to provide a long-term strategy which outlines the role of rail in economic growth and levelling-up, and to deliver taxpayer value for money in rail. Labour has also promised to deliver a...

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North West rail improvements planned this early May bank holiday

April 24, 2024

Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line and North West rail routes are being advised to check before...

Great Central Railway reveals new design for next phase of ‘reunification’ project

April 22, 2024

The Great Central Railway is preparing to submit a planning application for it’s ambitious Reunification scheme. A new image...

Rail Safety News

HSEQApril 22, 2024

Nexus unveils new training tool for Metro level crossing safety awareness

A new and interactive training tool is being used to promote level crossing safety on the Tyne and Wear...

Rail People News

QTS Group hires fresh training talent

April 25, 2024

John Whitehurst appointed GTR’s chief operating officer

April 24, 2024

GWR and Network Rail Director Ruth Busby receives OBE

April 23, 2024

PB Design announces new managing director and senior leadership team

April 23, 2024

Nexus unveils new training tool for Metro level crossing safety awareness

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EnvironmentApril 26, 2024

Greater Anglia stations receive ‘Wildlife Friendly Station’ status

Three Greater Anglia stations (Battlesbridge, Brundall, and Darsham stations) have received a ‘Wildlife Friendly’ accreditation recognising the work of community volunteers to improve biodiversity...

ScotRail adds extra seats for Sunday’s biggest ever Kiltwalk

April 26, 2024

ScotRail is adding more seats to services between Motherwell and Balloch this Sunday as thousands...

Labour pledges to renationalise rail: reaction

April 25, 2024

The Labour party has set out its plan for rail, ahead of this year’s general...

High Speed Rail

HS2 reveals first completed sections of Curzon Street station viaduct

April 25, 2024

HS2 has released new images of the first completed sections of the landmark viaduct that...

‘Peak’ performance from DB Cargo UK’s regeared Class 66 locomotive

April 25, 2024

The first of DB Cargo UK’s regeared Class 66 locomotives went into active service earlier...

East West Rail’s accessibility panel lists priority issues for disabled passengers

April 25, 2024

East West Railway Company’s (EWR) Accessibility Advisory Panel (AAP) has drawn up a list of...

QTS Group hires fresh training talent

April 25, 2024

Paul Knowles and Craig Loveman have recently joined QTS Training Ltd, the training arm of...

HS2 moves 1,100-tonne viaduct in weekend operation

April 24, 2024

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

North West rail improvements planned this early May bank holiday

April 24, 2024

Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line and North West rail routes are being...

Sekisui’s FFU: Newark flat crossing four years on

Sekisui manufactures synthetic wood baulks made from Fibre-reinforced Foamed Urethane (FFU). Network Rail engineers...

c2c issues record-breaking £10,000 fine to persistent fare evader

Train operator c2c Trenitalia says its work to crackdown on fare evasion and ticketing...

Metrolink sets personal best for passenger journeys

As thousands of runners took to the streets for the Manchester Marathon earlier this...

John Whitehurst appointed GTR’s chief operating officer

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced the appointment of John Whitehurst as its chief...

GWR and Network Rail Director Ruth Busby receives OBE

Inspirational Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail director Ruth Busby was at Buckingham...

New trains on the Ebbw Vale line

Brand new trains have been launched on the Ebbw Vale line offering customers a...

Northern releases annual fare dodging statistics

Northern says 97% of its passengers are ‘with us’ when it comes to tackling...

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Labour pledges to renationalise rail: reaction

April 25, 2024

The Labour party has set out its plan for rail, ahead of this year’s general election, with pledges to provide a long-term strategy which outlines the role of rail in economic growth and levelling-up, and to deliver taxpayer value for money in rail. Labour has also promised to deliver a rail-experts led Great British Railways (GBR), along with new railways legislation. However, the news that has grabbed the headlines is...

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‘Peak’ performance from DB Cargo UK’s regeared Class 66 locomotive

InfrastructureApril 24, 2024

North West rail improvements planned this early May bank holiday

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New trains on the Ebbw Vale line

HSEQApril 22, 2024

Railway reopened one month after Grange-over-Sands derailment

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EnvironmentApril 26, 2024

Greater Anglia stations receive ‘Wildlife Friendly Station’ status

High Speed RailApril 25, 2024

HS2 reveals first completed sections of Curzon Street station viaduct

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Cullercoats Metro station footbridge re-opens following major restoration work

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InnovationApril 24, 2024

Sekisui’s FFU: Newark flat crossing four years on

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Railway reopened one month after Grange-over-Sands derailment

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Great Central Railway reveals new design for next phase of ‘reunification’ project

InfrastructureApril 19, 2024

Progress made in recovery after Grange-over-Sands derailment.

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InfrastructureApril 12, 2024

Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

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Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework

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Siemens Mobility secures first place on rail signalling and control framework for the UK

ElectrificationApril 10, 2024

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