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New exhibition shows decades-long road to the birth of the Channel Tunnel

Members of the Channel Tunnel Study Group carried out detailed geological and economic studies into the feasibility of the “Chunnel” from the 1950’s onwards. A selection of their work, which paved the way for it to open in May...

Elizabeth Line train order could save Alstom jobs

It is believed that a deal between the UK government and Alstom, over an order for new trains to be built at the company's Derby factory, is close. Yesterday (16 April), Transport secretary Mark Harper met Alstom's chief executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge...

Cullercoats Metro station footbridge re-opens following major restoration work

A major project to refurbish the historic footbridge at Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside has been completed, allowing it to re-opened for customers. Nexus, the public body which runs Metro, has invested £579,000 in the works, which formed part...

‘Bug hotels’ coming to Bentham Line stations to support biodiversity

Northern is set to open ‘bug hotels’ at three stations on the Bentham Line between Leeds and Morecambe as part of a project with local schools to support biodiversity. Undergraduates working for the train operator as part of their ‘Year...

LNER launches new digital information platform

LNER customers will be able to find the latest journey updates, destination inspiration and more while they are travelling onboard, with the launch of a new one-stop digital information service. By simply scanning a QR code on the seat, customers...

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 Driver Training and Examination Centre. The Rail Academy will now be added to the official...

Engineering works to affect trains in the Worcester area next week

Great Western Railway (GWR) services in Hereford and Worcester will be affected by essential engineering work next week. Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the railway, Network Rail plans to replace the tracks between Worcester Shrub Hill and Evesham...

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

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to check their journey before travelling as major engineering work to upgrade the Midland Main Line continues throughout April and May. Engineers will be working across...

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

Railway workers across are set to raise thousands of pounds for Samaritans this April as they put on their running shoes to take on the 2024 TCS London Marathon. South Western Railway’s runners are supporting Samaritans after it was chosen as the...

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...

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Network Rail engineers gear up for £135m investment in Britain’s railway this May

More than 800 projects* will take place across Britain’s railway this coming early and late May bank holidays, designed...