A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
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Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
New Bogie Drop Facility Officially Opened at Canton Depot
Major Milestone for Rail Maintenance in Wales Cairn Cross is proud to announce the successful completion and official opening of the new bogie drop maintenance facility at Canton Maintenance Depot, Cardiff, delivered for Transport for Wales as part of the Core Valley Lines transformation programme. The milestone was marked by a visit from Welsh Deputy […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]
Electro-Wind Continues to Expand with Major Factory Refurbishment and Extension.
Electro-Wind Ltd is proud to announce the continued expansion and investment in its operations, marked by the recent extension and refurbishment of its main production premises. Operating across three sites, Electro-Wind has grown over 47 years. Following the 2016 expansion into a 20,000 sq. ft. facility to accommodate offices, stores, and despatch, and the addition […]
c2c secures SRS re-accreditation, showcasing continued dedication to safeguarding
Local rail operator c2c Railway is proud to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding by securing full re-accreditation as part of the Safer Railway Scheme (SRS), scoring 88% in the assessment audit. The Safer Railway Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department for Transport (DfT) on an annual […]
Rail Minister returns to Hither Green one year after launch of Britain’s first in a new era of Integrated Railways
Just over a year after launching Britain’s first integrated railway under public ownership at Hither Green station, Rail Minister The Rt Hon Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE returned today to see one of the clearest examples of its success: the UK’s largest Access for All project, which is on track to be completed six […]