Category: General Interest

HS2 launches final viaduct on the approach to Curzon Street Station

HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. It marks the start of a huge operation to cross six railway tracks – three freight lines and three passenger lines – which is expected to conclude next summer. Duddeston Junction is […]

Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent

As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]

Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent

As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]

Rail Minister visits Lewes to thank first responders and volunteers

Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, personally thanked emergency services, rail industry staff and local volunteers for their response to the train derailment last week, in a visit to the Tenants Resource Centre, Lewes on 18 August. During the visit to Lewes, Lord Hendy spoke to staff and volunteers from organisations including: Network Rail, GTR, South […]

GWR installs Short-Story Dispensers to keep kids reading through summer

Great Western Railway (GWR) has today introduced Short-Story Dispensers at key stations across its network, encouraging children to continue reading throughout the summer holidays. At the click of a button, the dispensers will print a variety of folklores for free. They will share stories from Line to Legend Land, a collection of much-loved myths and […]

HS2 unveils plaque in honour of Brunel family

HS2 Ltd has revealed a new plaque installed 40 metres underground, marking the spot where the high-speed railway passes beneath the tomb of the Brunel family – one of the world’s greatest engineering dynasties. The two tunnel boring machines constructing the Euston Tunnel between Old Oak Common and central London travel underneath Kensal Green Cemetery, […]

This weekend: £1.5m rail upgrades for Glasgow’s south side

Railway upgrades across Glasgow’s south side reach a key phase this weekend, with the first of three planned line closures allowing engineers to carry out major work. More than £1.5m is being invested in the area, including renewing sections of track and bridge improvements, to help boost reliability on these important commuter routes. Rails will […]

Improvement work at Chippenham station set to begin this weekend

From tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), a programme of improvements will begin at Chippenham station, helping to enhance the passenger experience and preserve key infrastructure for years to come. Network Rail is replacing the weathered and damaged canopies, as well as improving drainage and resurfacing platforms at the Grade II listed station. The work will help maintain […]

AECOM to deliver depot and sidings feasibility study for Transport for London’s Bakerloo Line Upgrade

The appointment serves as one of the first steps towards the rollout of a new fleet of trains on the Bakerloo line, replacing the existing fleet which currently operates with trains that are more than 50 years old AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver a […]