LNER and Network Rail have announced the appointment of Gunnar Lindahl as Joint Operations Director – East Coast and LNER, a newly created role that marks a significant step forward in the integration of track and train across the East Coast route. The role encompasses operational oversight across both Network Rail and LNER, including signallers, […]
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Boost for long-term reliability on London – Norwich line and Harwich branch
Network Rail has completed vital bridge works near Manningtree and replaced key overhead line infrastructure to help keep trains running safely and reliably for decades to come. Over four weekends in September, engineers replaced a total of 66 old wheel timbers on the River Stour and Cattawade Creek bridges which carry the main line just […]
Discover the Railway Heritage of Fishguard Harbour
South West Wales Connected Community Rail Partnership (SWWC CRP) are delighted to be collaborating with Stena Line to host a heritage event celebrating the history of Fishguard Harbour railway and the port. The event which has been supported by Fishguard community run heritage centre ‘Ein Hanes – Our History’, will take place on the afternoon […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]
CIRO Brings Rail Ops Conference to London for Its First In-Person Event
The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO) welcomed more than 200 members to Kings Place, London, on 15 October 2025, for the fifth annual Rail Ops Conference, the first to be held in-person. Since its inception, Rail Ops has proved invaluable in sharing knowledge, insight and best practice across the railway industry. This year’s in-person […]
Planned improvement work and strike action means no trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare
Great Western Railway services between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare will be affected by rail improvement work taking this weekend. With strike action affecting CrossCountry services, this means there will also be no train services between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton on Saturday. Engineering works will affect train services on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October: Ben […]
Network Rail to carry out vital upgrades in Dorset to improve the line between Poole and Dorchester
Engineers will be strengthening a railway embankment in Hamworthy and improving drainage at the Poole sidings to help protect the railway from flooding and improve long-term reliability Customers travelling in Dorset are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete their journeys as buses replace trains between Saturday 15 and Friday 21 November […]
South African Minister of Transport visits South Wales Metro
Transport for Wales (TfW) has recently welcomed South Africa’s Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy to the new South Wales Metro depot at Taff’s Well. The visit was part of a wider UK engagement on learning from international best practices in rail and transport infrastructure. TfW provided a detailed insight into how a devolved nation manages […]
PBH Rail Group’s Civils division marks milestone first year with impressive turnover
Railway engineering and design specialist PBH Rail Group is marking a year of significant growth as its Civils Division celebrates its first anniversary, having amassed a turnover of almost £500k in its first year of operation. The new division has quickly established itself as a key contributor to PBH Rail’s expanding portfolio, playing a significant […]