Hubble Observes Stars Flaring to Life in Orion

Just-forming stars, called protostars, dazzle a cloudy landscape in the Orion Molecular Cloud complex (OMC). These three new images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope were taken as part of an effort to learn more about the envelopes of gas and dust surrounding the protostars, as well as the outflow cavities where stellar winds and jets […]

Government sets out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail

The Government today (14 January 2026) released its plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, promising that people across the North West, Yorkshire,  and the North East will benefit from faster commutes, greater job opportunities, and increased investment. The first phase will prioritise upgrades and electrification between Leeds-Sheffield, Leeds-York, and Leeds-Bradford to transform commutes, set to be […]

More stations and tunnels across the Tube network get high-speed mobile coverage

More stations and tunnelled sections of the Tube network across London now have high-speed mobile coverage, Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks have announced, including the first sections of the Circle and District line. Alongside the whole of the Elizabeth line, 62 out of 121 Tube stations that are located ‘underground’ are now receiving […]

Frauscher announces leadership transition

Frauscher Sensor Technology has announced that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of vice president & general manager, effective 1 January 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his remarkable 15-year tenure as Frauscher CEO at the end of 2025. The leadership transition follows Frauscher’s succession plan and marks an important milestone as the company enters its next […]

Major track upgrades to impact Manchester Piccadilly in February

Passengers are being advised to check before they travel ahead of major changes to journeys Manchester Piccadilly station next month for once-in-a-generation track upgrades. Over nine days from Saturday 14 February, Network Rail teams will be completing a huge overhaul of tracks, points and signalling systems across six railway lines on the southern approach to […]

Railway Mission welcomes Frances Roscoe as new chaplain for the Northeast

The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Frances Roscoe as its new Chaplain for the Northeast of England. Frances joins the Railway Mission with a rich and varied background spanning education, pastoral care and community support. A dedicated mother of two, she relocated to the Northeast in 2023 and brings with her […]