Mitie has been awarded a new three-year contract with South Western Railway (SWR), with the option to extend for two additional years. The contract covers a range of maintenance services including preventative maintenance, reactive and emergency repairs and project...
A significant new study, published by Hitachi Rail, has found that citizens around Europe and North America anticipate train travel to soar in the coming years at the expense of flying. Almost two-thirds also back legislation to enforce this change,...
All roads have reopened on a new bridge deck installed over the railway in north London – marking one of the £30 million project’s final milestones.
The 160-year-old structure at Agar Grove, Camden, was completely replaced in just nine days...
Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating 25 years of modern London Trams and the network’s support of the growth and development of south London, as it launches a customer competition and special 25th anniversary poster campaign.
The London tram network originally...
Stoneleigh has become the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step free, following the completion of a £9.1m investment to improve accessibility.
A new covered footbridge replaces the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via...
Northern said the major milestone was reached this week, after it began running passenger trains on the line in December, for the first time in 60 years.
Services call at Newcastle, Manors and new stations in Seaton Delaval, Newsham and...
A team of specialist engineers have cast a protective spell over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with the completion of a year-long, £3.4 million restoration project.
The structure in the Scottish Highlands, made famous worldwide by the Harry Potter films, has...
Arriva Group has today announced it is submitting an open access application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to introduce a new direct rail service between Newcastle and Brighton, via London Gatwick, providing vital connectivity for underserved...
Wensleydale Railway has announced the appointment of its youngest train driver. George Stephens, fromDarlington, has passed his driver training and is now qualified to drive the railway’s class 142 and class 143 diesel multiple unit passenger trains.
George is 21...
Thousands of Aston Villa fans will head to London this weekend for the FA Cup semi-final match against Crystal Palace, meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal.
With tens of thousands of fans heading to Wembley on Saturday...