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Major rail upgrades for South Wales Metro

A significant amount of engineering work was delivered over a nine-day rail closure as Transport for Wales (TfW) continue to move forward in delivering the next phases of the South Wales Metro.  The recent closure of the Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare...

Merseyrail launch new recruitment website to help reach new talent

Merseyrail has today launched a brand-new recruitment website, which the City Region rail operator hopes will help it to attract the best new talent to its ranks. Developed by recruitment website specialists Pinpoint, the new site provides potential applicants with...

KeolisAmey retains the franchise to operate the DLR

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded KeolisAmey a new eight-year contract to operate and maintain the DLR, a franchise they have successfully run for the past 10 years. The new franchise, which is due to start on 1 April 2025,...

Nexus announces five-day Metro line closure for essential infrastructure works

A busy track junction on the Tyne and Wear Metro is to be completely replaced during a five-day major line closure, helping to future proof the service for many years to come. Nexus, the public body which runs Metro, needs...

Nexus announces nine-day major line closure on Metro – St James to Wallsend

Buses are to replace trains on a busy section of Metro line between Wallsend and St James in Newcastle for nine days to allow for a £1.7 million programme of bridge and tunnel modernisation work. Nexus, the public body which...

Nexus selects Tracklink® system for Renewal Program

Rail and safety systems specialist Sella Controls, A HIMA Company, is pleased to announce the contract award by Nexus Tyne and Wear Metro for the renewal of their Traction Power SCADA System. Stuart Griffin, project manager (E&M) at Nexus commented:...

Metrolink record’s busiest ever month in its 32-year history with millions choosing to travel by tram

Metrolink has hit another milestone with the UK’s largest light-rail network enjoying its busiest month ever in its 32-year history. Millions of people got on board in May which proved to be a bumper month for events including the Great...

Stadler has built half of the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet

The project to manufacture and supply new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro has reached a critical milestone, following the completion of 23 of the 46 units being delivered. With testing and commissioning well under way, this is...

New Tyne and Wear Metro trains begin daytime test runs on the network

Metro customers are getting their first chance to see the new trains out on the system as daytime testing gets underway – marking a new major milestone for the £362m programme. Nexus, the public body which runs Metro, said this...

Metrolink sets personal best for passenger journeys

As thousands of runners took to the streets for the Manchester Marathon earlier this month, Metrolink was able to record a new personal best for passengers served on a single day. On 14 April passengers made 175,000 journeys, the highest...

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RAIB provides update on mid-Wales passenger train collision

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an update on the investigation into the collision between passenger trains...