Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction are advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close the railway through the Severn Estuary for three weeks, from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August 2025. These latest improvement works includes: To allow engineers to work safely, no trains will run between Gloucester and […]
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Cumbrian Coast Line passengers urged to plan ahead in August and September
Rail passengers are being urged to plan their journeys in advance during essential track upgrades in Whitehaven this summer. Network Rail will replace railway lines and sleepers, track foundation stone (ballast) and drainage through the 1km long Bransty Tunnel which connects Whitehaven and Corkickle. In recent years the tunnel has been flooding with water containing […]
Weekend journeys affected as Midland Main Line improvement work progresses
Passengers are reminded that London journeys continue to be affected by a series of weekend engineering work on the Midland Main Line. Network Rail is carrying out essential planned upgrades between Leicester and Kettering, meaning journeys are taking longer than usual. The work includes upgrading track, signal and communications equipment and drainage systems, making the line […]
LNER Celebrates 50th Birthday of National Railway Museum With Striking New Livery
LNER is marking the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum with a striking new livery on one of its InterCity 225 trains. Named ‘National Railway Museum 50 Years 1975-2025’, the Class 91 locomotive celebrates the Golden Anniversary and the long-standing partnership between LNER and the National Railway Museum. The special livery has been supported […]
AtkinsRéalis introduces new hard hat design for more diverse workforce
AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering and project management services company, has introduced more inclusive head protection for colleagues attending construction and industrial sites, in an initiative inspired by the experience of one of its own professionals who saw the need for a crucial change. The modified hard hat design enables the wearer to make adjustments to […]
Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction
Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction are advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close all railway lines through the Severn Estuary for three weeks, from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August 2025. These latest improvement works includes: To allow engineers to work safely, no trains will run between Gloucester […]
Essential safety upgrades for Longport footbridge this summer
Network Rail will begin a major £1.4 million upgrade of the footbridge at Longport station this summer to improve safety for passengers and pedestrians and enhance the long-term resilience of the structure for years to come. From 26 July to 14 September, engineers will carry out essential repairs to the bridge, which crosses two electrified […]
CWA Celebrates 60 Years with special Railway Challenge
Renowned Leicester-based B2M full-service agency, CWA, is celebrating a major company milestone, reaching 60 years of the business delivering bold ideas, strategic thinking, and industry-shaping campaigns for global brands.The agency has a whole host of celebrations planned for the remainer of the anniversary year, including events and innovative staff challenges. Well-known in the industry for […]
Land Sheriffs keep UK railways safer with trespass and welfare deployment
Specialists in smarter security, Land Sheriffs, are helping keep the UK rail network safer with their trespass and welfare deployment. From their headquarters in Harlow, Essex, Land Sheriffs provide a range of security services to keep railways throughout the UK safe, including mobile patrols, manned guarding and 24/7 covert and overt CCTV monitoring. This year […]
London Northwestern Railway: Learning disability charity adopts Northampton station
A new partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and learning disability charity Mencap will boost the community feel of a busy East Midlands train station. Northampton station has been adopted by the charity through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships to people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities or autism. Mencap – a charity […]