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Network Rail announces arrival of Eastern Routes Partnership
Network Rail’s Eastern Region has launched a new partnership to streamline infrastructure improvement work over the next five years.
The arrival of the Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) will allow the region to award key infrastructure improvement works directly to supply...
HSEQ
RAIB releases report on uncontrolled evacuation at Clapham Common
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has today (Wednesday 8 May) released its report into an uncontrolled evacuation of a partially platformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station, on 5 May 2023.
At around 17:43 hrs on Sunday 5...
Infrastructure
Track upgrades in Kent and Sussex completed over early May bank holiday
Teams were busy across Kent and Sussex routes over the long weekend, protecting the railway from landslips and repairing key infrastructure.
Track refurbishment works were undertaken between Sole Street, Strood and Rainham, with engineers carrying out track maintenance, clearing vegetation...
Environment
BCIMO celebrates first year of Clean Futures Accelerator programme
Tuesday 30 April marked a landmark day for the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BIMCO), as it held an exclusive ‘Demonstration Day’ event to showcase a range of SME innovations from the first cohort of the Clean Futures Accelerator...
Heritage
Repairs begin on world-famous Glenfinnan viaduct
A £3.4 million project to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan viaduct is underway.
Network Rail, along with principal contractor AmcoGiffen, has set up a compound at the foot of the landmark, which sits 100ft above the River Finnan...
Charity
Multi-million pound HS2 fund boosts hundreds of community projects
More than £16 million has been invested in community and business projects bordering HS2’s route, helping to drive the local economy, enhance the environment and boost wellbeing.
New figures show that £2.56 million was allocated via the HS2 community and...
Electrification
West Coast Main Line reopens after bank holiday upgrades completed
Network Rail has reopened the railway following major improvements to the network across the North West, West Midlands and route into London Euston which will improve journeys for passengers and freight services.
Between Saturday 4 and Monday 6 May, dozens...
Charity
CrossCountry supports Cornwall grassroot community initiatives
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced the grand totals of funding for local charity, the Cornwall Community Foundation, after a year-long funding period came to an end in April.
The £20,000 donation from the business’ Customer and Community Improvement Fund...
People Moves
Northern welcomes new managing director and chief operating officer
A new managing director and chief operating officer have taken the helm at Northern this week.
As managing director, Tricia Williams now leads the UK’s second largest train operator, an organisation that makes an annual contribution to the national economy...
Company News
One Big Circle achieves prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation
One Big Circle is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Monday 6 May), One Big Circle has been recognised for its excellence in Innovation through the UK’s highest...
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Work starts on Eaglescliffe station improvement scheme
Network Rail, Tees Valley Combined Authority, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council have started work to transform Eaglescliffe railway station and...