An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. Network Rail teams will be at sites across the North East of England carrying out track renewal, upgrades to switches and crossings, improving drainage systems, and renewing overhead line equipment. The work – an investment of £7.1 million – […]
Category: Electrification
Major upgrades to be delivered between Newcastle and Scotland
An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. Network Rail teams will be at sites across the North East of England carrying out track renewal, upgrades to switches and crossings, improving drainage systems, and renewing overhead line equipment. The work – an investment of £7.1 million – […]
First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway
The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains. It’s part of a £26.2 million Scottish Government investment to electrify 13km of the route between Edinburgh and Tweedbank ahead of the arrival of battery-electric trains […]
WJ Project Services: delivering confidence where it matters most
The drive towards electrification is creating new opportunities but also increases the complexity of infrastructure projects. New traction power systems, substations, protection equipment, and control systems must all work together seamlessly before a railway can enter service. Ensuring that happens safely and efficiently is at the heart of WJ Project Services. Established in 2007, the […]
New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
Work ongoing to restore overhead lines near Glasgow Central
Network Rail is working to repair damage to overhead line equipment at Muirhouse, close to Glasgow Central, following a loss of power. As a result, services between Glasgow Central and Neilston, Newton, Cathcart Circle, Barrhead, Kilmarnock and East Kilbride are currently suspended. All other services, including those operating on the low-level lines, continue to run […]
Network Rail says travel only if absolutely necessary during record heatwave
Passengers are being urged to only take essential train journeys to, from or within areas affected by extreme heat – as record June temperatures hit. The Met Office has issued the rare red weather warning for large parts of southern England and Wales, during Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, with forecasters warning that […]
London Northwestern Railway celebrates one year of new electric fleet
Millions of passengers have travelled on one of Britain’s newest train fleets in their first year in service, operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has confirmed. The Class 730/2 electric train fleet entered service on 9 June 2025 and has been credited with revolutionising the travel experience to/from London Euston. The fleet, built in the UK […]