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Decarbonising Scotland’s railway
Last July saw the publication of both Network Rail’s Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS) and the Scottish Government’s Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan. Both reports concluded that rail decarbonisation requires electrification of a large part of the unelectrified network, with battery or hydrogen traction used on a smaller proportion...
Rail Project News
All aboard: HS2 is coming to London
Ahead of its arrival into the capital, the team leading the design and construction of Britain’s new railway, High...
More than 30 miles of track renewals improve reliability of Anglia’s rail network
Network Rail has replaced 36 miles of track across the rail network in the last 12 months to drive...
Rail Safety News
Astutis launches enhanced IOSH Managing Safely online course for rail professionals
The risk of injury – or even death – within the rail industry can unfortunately be stark. According to the Office of Rail and Road's...
Rail People News
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Repairs planned to stabilise a railway cutting in Hove means some changes to train services in September
Vital work to stabilise a railway cutting in Hove and prevent delays caused by landslips will be taking place between Saturday 18 September 2021...
People Moves
New Managing Director for Unipart Rail
Neil McNicholas has been appointed the new Managing Director for Unipart Rail effective immediately. With over...
General Interest
Charlotte Robinson wins Infrastructure Award at Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Charlotte Robinson, a Rail Planner at Dyer & Butler, a part of M Group Services,...
Industry News
Rail improvements for Manchester to Glossop line passengers
Major railway improvements are taking place this August to improve future journeys for passengers on...
Company News
DB ESG wins project with Transport for Wales
DB ESG is pleased to be able to announce a new contract for the design,...
Company News
Government’s decarbonisation ambition demands clear strategy for sustainable rail
The UK Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan, and Rail Environment Policy, show that rail must be...
General Interest
Trainline partners with Great Western Railway to reduce refund fraud by 39%
Trainline’s Refund Protect scheme helps prevent refund fraud for rail operators across the UKTrainline reduces...
Electrification
Work begins to support the electrification of the Core Valley Lines on South Wales Metro
On Monday 26th July, Van Elle and Keltbray commenced piling works on Core Valley Lines...
General Interest
Secure cycle storage facility opens at Diss rail station
Cyclists using Diss rail station are set to benefit from improved cycle parking – with...
East Anglia’s community rail groups join national campaign to highlight hidden gems along Britain’s rail network
In a move to get local residents back on track, East Anglia’s community rail...
TfL issues reminder ahead of essential track maintenance on Circle and District lines next week
From next Wednesday, 4 August, until Thursday 12 August there will be closures on...
Shocking footage released of children playing on live railway lines
Network Rail has released alarming footage of children playing near live railway lines in...
GB Railfreight complete £1.5 million upgrade to Eastleigh and Bescot LDCs for Network Rail
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has completed two major upgrade projects funded by Network Rail worth...
New railway safety centre opens in Kent to teach children and young people how to stay safe around the railway
A new dedicated rail safety education facility is opened by Network Rail and Southeastern...
Passengers to benefit from more reliable journeys following three days of track upgrades in Weybridge, Surrey, in early August including Monday 9 August
A three-day project to upgrade the railway near Weybridge in Surrey, between Saturday 7...
Testing begins on new Transport for Wales trains
New trains being built as part of the transformation of the Wales and Borders...
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DB ESG wins project with Transport for Wales
DB ESG is pleased to be able to announce a new contract for the design, approvals, supply, installation and testing of the required rolling stock modifications, together with all necessary vehicle transportation, to allow Mark 4 (MK 4) coaching stock to be operated by Class 67 locomotives and driving van trailers (DVTs). Transport for Wales (TfW) has a requirement to have an additional four 5-car sets of MK 4 coaching...
