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Alstom delivers complete signalling system for Malaysia’s MRT Putrajaya Line

Alstom has successfully delivered the complete signalling system for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line, the second line of the Klang Valley MRT project in Malaysia’s Greater Kuala Lumpur region. The second phase of the line covering 24...

MPs back Western Rail Link to Heathrow

MPs across the political spectrum have this week voiced their support for the key rail link to Heathrow Airport. Tan Dhesi MP, who chaired the meeting, expressed his support for the project, to ensure that residents of Slough can...

HS2 delivers £1.7 billion boost to West Midlands businesses

New figures released by HS2 Ltd show that over the last six years, 422 West Midlands companies have received a share of over £1.7 billion in contract awards. The figures demonstrate how HS2’s construction is playing a vital role in...

Levenmouth track work passes half-way point

The completion of the latest phase of track installation on the Levenmouth Rail Link marks a significant milestone for the Scottish Government-funded project, with the first three miles of rail now in place from Thornton Junction. Since the start of...

Drivers advised to plan ahead as work begins on £1.5m Bedfordshire bridge strengthening scheme

A £1.5 million programme to strengthen a railway bridge in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire (pictured) will get underway this month to improve reliability for passengers. Over the next five months, Network Rail engineers will repair and strengthen the steel girders, bridge...

Birmingham Eastside Lower Bull Street works on track following carbon-reducing concrete pour

Track installation for the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension is nearing completion in Lower Bull Street following a successful concrete pour for the newly-laid rail. The latest milestone on the project saw a total of 200m3 of sustainably-mixed concrete poured for...

HS2 exhibition reveals untold stories of London burial ground

A new, free exhibition revealing the life stories of Londoners during the 1700s and 1800s has opened to the public today (Wednesday 15 March) at St James’s Church on Piccadilly. Wisitors will be able to enjoy an interactive art...

Industry reacts to news of HS2 delays

The rail industry has reacted following the news that the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 will be delayed by two years in order to cut costs. The announcement was made as Transport Secretary Mark Harper addressed Parliament yesterday...

£6m project to strengthen Camps Viaduct set to start

Network Rail is set to begin work on a £6 million investment, carrying out crucial improvement works to Camps Viaduct rail bridge near Motherwell. The 13-month programme, from March 2023 to April 2024, will see our teams undertake essential repairs...

Voestalpine wins HS2 contract to supply track switches and crossings

HS2 Ltd today awarded a contract to deliver track switches and crossings for Phase One and 2a of the UK’s new high speed railway to Voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Ltd. The contract includes the design, manufacture and delivery of around...

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Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary

South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their...