Armenia has begun working on the restoration of railways to neighbouring Türkiye and Azerbaijan. For years, the countries had closed their borders due to hostile…
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HS2 engineers assemble 1.5-mile pre-cast tunnel
The construction of one of the longest ‘cut and cover’ tunnels on the HS2 project took a major step forward this week with the last of 5,020 reinforced concrete segments lifted into position at the site near Chipping Warden in Northamptonshire. Set to stretch for one-and-a-half miles (2.5km), the ‘green tunnel’ is being built inside […]
Hitachi Rail acquisition expands portfolio of multi-modal transport solutions
Hitachi Rail has successfully completed the acquisition of Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. Clever Devices is recognised for its pioneering technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has offices across the United States, Europe, […]
New control hub to oversee one of Scotland’s busiest rail lines
A new £10 million railway control hub has opened in Glasgow to help manage one of Scotland’s busiest and most complex rail routes. The North Clyde Service Delivery Centre in Yoker brings Network Rail and ScotRail teams together under one roof, working as one team to help improve how the railway responds to disruption and […]
Essential railway upgrades to take place between Newport and Shrewsbury
On the weekend of Saturday 11 July Network Rail will carry out essential engineering work to improve the safety and reliability of the railway between Newport and Shrewsbury. The work will take place from 00:45 on Saturday 11 July until 05:00 on Monday 13 July, when all railway lines between Newport and Shrewsbury will be […]