For six weeks starting in late September, drivers using level crossings between Farncombe and Liss should be aware of upcoming road closures as engineers carry out critical upgrades on the railway. Nine level crossings in south west Surrey and north east Hampshire will be upgraded to improve safety for road users and support a more […]
Category: General Interest
Essential weekend bridge work to affect rail services between Maesteg and Bridgend
Network Rail Wales and Borders will be carrying out major refurbishment work on Coedtrehen bridge near Maesteg Road over the August bank holiday weekend. From 10pm on Friday 22 August until 5pm on Monday 25 August, our teams will be working around the clock to complete improvements to the bridge, including strengthening, painting, and resurfacing. As […]
Rail journeys affected by engineering work in Gloucestershire
Great Western Railway services will be affected by important rail improvement work taking place between Gloucester and Swindon in August. Network Rail plans to replace track on level crossings in the Kemble area and use the opportunity to carry out maintenance on a bridge. These works will impact services on this route from Tuesday 26 […]
Tyne and Wear Metro’s old trains deliver recycling boost on their final journeys
Recycling is at the heart of the region’s fond farewell to the Tyne and Wear Metro’s old train fleet. The 45-year-old carriages, which are currently being phased out, are sent for recycling with much of their used metals repurposed and shipped abroad to support manufacturing. Metals from the Metro’s rolling stock – including aluminium, copper […]
Great Central Railway’s Annual Autumn Diesel Gala Returns this September
The Great Central Railway proudly announces the return of its much-anticipated annual Autumn Diesel Gala, running from 4th to 6th September. This action-packed event offers visitors the chance to experience an impressive range of diesel traction, featuring the home fleet alongside three spectacular visiting locomotives. A highlight of the heritage railway calendar, the gala kicks off with […]
A new era of accessibility comes to Abergavenny
Abergavenny station has taken a major step forward in accessibility and inclusivity with the opening of a brand-new footbridge; the first in the station’s history to provide step-free access between platforms. Installed by Network Rail in partnership with Centregreat, this state-of-the-art structure represents a significant investment in the Wales and Borders network, setting a new […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Engineering work to affect trains between Swindon and Gloucester
Network Rail will complete essential engineering work on the Golden Valley line later this month that will impact passengers between Swindon and Gloucester. Work will take place in several areas along the line from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 August. Rail, sleepers and ballast will be replaced at two sites between Swindon and Kemble and […]
Safety staff patrolling West Midlands stations to help keep passengers moving
Station safety teams are being used in the West Midlands to help resolve issues before they can delay passengers’ journeys. The teams – being used at 30 stations between Wolverhampton and Coventry, between Lichfield and Bromsgrove, and at some stations between Solihull and Langley Green – are being used on platforms and trains to provide […]