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New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train fleet for the first time today (Monday 15 April). Train operator West Midlands Railway (WMR) said the introduction of the Class 730 fleet represents the start of a new era for rail travel on the...

Rail Project News

Multi-million-pound investment for world famous Glenfinnan viaduct

April 4, 2024

Network Rail will start a £3.4m investment to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan viaduct this month. Along with...

High Speed Rail

Planning approval granted for final key West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into Birmingham

April 4, 2024

The final two major structures being built to bring HS2 into Birmingham have been approved by local councils -...

Rail Safety News

Rail NewsApril 12, 2024

Calling all schools: Join EMR’s Rail Safety Pathways Program today!

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a new program designed to promote rail safety education among primary and secondary...

Rail People News

The Rail Academy becomes ORR-registered

April 16, 2024

South Western Railway Supports Samaritans as employees gear up to run the 2024 TCS London Marathon

April 16, 2024

Diversity & Inclusion

“Railway stations are a great ‘platform’ for my work”, says artist

April 15, 2024

Calling all schools: Join EMR’s Rail Safety Pathways Program today!

April 12, 2024

Network Rail appoints new capital delivery director for Wales and Western region

April 11, 2024

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April 11, 2024

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Industry NewsApril 16, 2024

The Rail Academy becomes ORR-registered

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed that The Rail Academy has been successful in its application to become an ORR-registered Train...

General Interest

Engineering works to affect trains in the Worcester area next week

April 16, 2024

Great Western Railway (GWR) services in Hereford and Worcester will be affected by essential engineering...

Changes to train services as major upgrades continue on Midland Main Line

April 16, 2024

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to...

South Western Railway Supports Samaritans as employees gear up to run the 2024 TCS London Marathon

April 16, 2024

Railway workers across are set to raise thousands of pounds for Samaritans this April as...

New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

April 15, 2024

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train...

New multi-million-pound footbridge and lifts installed at Dumfries station

April 15, 2024

A new £3.6m footbridge and lifts are now in place at Dumfries station. That’s after Network...

Redhill to Tonbridge line to reopen after Network Rail completes Edenbridge landslip repairs

April 15, 2024

The railway between Redhill and Tonbridge will reopen for the start of service on Monday...

Diversity & Inclusion

“Railway stations are a great ‘platform’ for my work”, says artist

April 15, 2024

An autistic artist from Middleton in Rochdale, Greater Manchester has spoken out about the role...

Conwy Valley Line in North Wales reopens after emergency repairs

April 13, 2024

Train services on the Conwy Valley Line in North Wales have resumed (Saturday 13 April)...

Calling all schools: Join EMR’s Rail Safety Pathways Program today!

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a new program designed to promote rail safety...

Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

Network Rail has improved safety on two branch lines in Cornwall after work to...

Partnership with local steel fabricator strengthened by accessibility projects

Network Rail engineers visited a steelworks in Annan to see progress on steel fabrication...

Octavius Infrastructure Secures Key Contract in Network Rail’s North West and Central Region for CP7 (2024-2029)

Octavius Infrastructure is delighted to announce it has been appointed by Network Rail to...

Network Rail targets end of June for line reopening as repairs resume on Baildon landslip site

Network Rail engineers have restarted work at the site of a landslip in Baildon. Services...

Network Rail appoints new capital delivery director for Wales and Western region

Network Rail’s Wales and Western region today announced Tim Walden as its new capital...

From Sonar to Signals: How Helen’s career changed track

From tracking enemy submarines to tracking LNER trains, former Royal Navy Petty Officer Helen...

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New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

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New trains enter service on Birmingham’s Cross City Line

April 15, 2024

Passengers on Birmingham’s iconic Cross City Line have been travelling on a brand new train fleet for the first time today (Monday 15 April). Train operator West Midlands Railway (WMR) said the introduction of the Class 730 fleet represents the start of a new era for rail travel on the line, which is used by millions of passengers every year and connects Birmingham with destinations including Lichfield, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. The...

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Railway Station News

InfrastructureApril 15, 2024

New multi-million-pound footbridge and lifts installed at Dumfries station

Diversity & InclusionApril 15, 2024

“Railway stations are a great ‘platform’ for my work”, says artist

InfrastructureApril 12, 2024

Partnership with local steel fabricator strengthened by accessibility projects

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InfrastructureApril 15, 2024

Redhill to Tonbridge line to reopen after Network Rail completes Edenbridge landslip repairs

InfrastructureApril 12, 2024

Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

InfrastructureApril 12, 2024

Partnership with local steel fabricator strengthened by accessibility projects

Company NewsApril 11, 2024

Octavius Infrastructure Secures Key Contract in Network Rail’s North West and Central Region for CP7 (2024-2029)

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InfrastructureApril 12, 2024

Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

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ElectrificationApril 10, 2024

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