RailUK Writer

The line will be closed for nine days, from Saturday 22 October, as Network Rail engineers deliver enhancements to stations and track upgrades - making way for increased rail services for passengers in the future.   The multi-million-pound upgrades will see...

Leading UK service contractor, Michael Lonsdale Group has appointed Stacy Benson as the Director of the organisation’s fast-growing division, Lonsdale Rail. A driving force for Lonsdale Rail, Stacy has a wealth of experience in delivering numerous projects to the highest...

Passengers intending to use the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate on Sunday 9 October are asked to plan ahead and check before they travel as work is taking place to further test digital signalling on the...

Work has started on three new business growth units as the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Newbury station continues. The units will be located on the south side of the station and help to increase employment opportunities in the town. Great Western Railway...

A South Western Railway maintenance depot in Bournemouth, which is key to the smooth running of London area train services has improved its safety controls, thanks to Zonegreen. The Sheffield-based rail safety specialist has undertaken a complete overhaul of its...

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), HS2’s West Midlands construction partner, has reached its 100th apprentice milestone. BBV places a strong focus on recruiting and investing in people from the region, and 20 year-old Benjamin Richards-Moss, from West Bromwich, is among the latest...

Two of the brand-new Transport for Wales (TfW) trains set to modernise the Wales and Borders network are being showcased at the world’s largest rail industry trade fair. The FLIRT (Fast, Light, Intercity and Regional Train) tri-mode and CITYLINK trains,...

Elizabeth line passengers using Ilford station from today, will start to benefit from significant improvements following the opening of a new entrance building on Cranbrook Road. Network Rail, has built a new, modern station entrance that is accessible from...

The drive to support more unemployed people into skilled careers on HS2 is proving to be a success. HS2 Ltd confirmed today (1 September) that 2,200 people who were out of work have now secured a job helping to...

Greater Anglia is urging people to avoid travelling on its trains this Saturday, as the rail service is due to be severely disrupted due to a strike by train drivers. Timetables are now available for this weekend’s Greater Anglia services....