Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is marking Earth Day today (22 April) by establishing a Sustainability Academy for employees. The candidates will champion the principles of an important new sustainability strategy, helping embed it across the train operating company that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Led by Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason […]
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New academy trains champions in sustainability at Britain’s biggest rail firm
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is marking Earth Day today (22 April) by establishing a Sustainability Academy for employees. The candidates will champion the principles of an important new sustainability strategy, helping embed it across the train operating company that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Led by Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason […]
North East rail improvement projects will affect train and Metro services
Railway improvement work in the North East will change passenger services on Sunday 3 and bank holiday Monday 4 May. Network Rail teams will be carrying out planned engineering work at three locations to improve the reliability of the railway. The work includes improving drainage at Sunderland station to help prevent flooding and protect the […]
North East rail improvement projects will affect train and Metro services
Railway improvement work in the North East will change passenger services on Sunday 3 and bank holiday Monday 4 May. Network Rail teams will be carrying out planned engineering work at three locations to improve the reliability of the railway. The work includes improving drainage at Sunderland station to help prevent flooding and protect the […]
Landslip repairs under way on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
Landslip repairs under way on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
Join rail leaders at the Severn Valley Railway as they shape the legacy of the Greatest Gathering
A unique and thought-provoking evening exploring the future of the rail industry will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley on Thursday 14 May, as part of its Spring Diesel Festival. Bringing together an exceptionally well-connected panel of senior figures from across the railway sector, the event will examine how to […]
Join rail leaders at the Severn Valley Railway as they shape the legacy of the Greatest Gathering
A unique and thought-provoking evening exploring the future of the rail industry will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley on Thursday 14 May, as part of its Spring Diesel Festival. Bringing together an exceptionally well-connected panel of senior figures from across the railway sector, the event will examine how to […]