The drive towards electrification is creating new opportunities but also increases the complexity of infrastructure projects. New traction power systems, substations, protection equipment, and control systems must all work together seamlessly before a railway can enter service. Ensuring that happens safely and efficiently is at the heart of WJ Project Services. Established in 2007, the […]
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House of Lords seeks greater parliamentary oversight of Railways Bill
The House of Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (DPRRC) has published a report on the Railways Bill, flagging concerns with three clauses contained in the Bill as either too broadly drawn, having insufficient parliamentary oversight, or representing inappropriate ‘Henry VIII’ powers. The Committee say that Clause 71 in the Railways Bill, which gives […]
Mayor sets out plan to take back public control of Merseyrail
The Liverpool City Region is set to take back control of its trains under plans unveiled today by Mayor Steve Rotheram. A report going before the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority next week recommends that rail services currently operated under the Merseyrail concession are taken back into public control when the existing contract comes to […]
HS2 welcomes new welding apprentices
More than 5,700 formerly unemployed people have found work on HS2, latest figures show, as the project welcomes its latest intake. Today it is announced that a cohort of 10 welding operative apprentices have joined the high-speed rail programme to work alongside engineers delivering the Curzon approaches – the series of viaducts that form the […]
HS2 welcomes new welding apprentices
More than 5,700 formerly unemployed people have found work on HS2, latest figures show, as the project welcomes its latest intake. Today it is announced that a cohort of 10 welding operative apprentices have joined the high-speed rail programme to work alongside engineers delivering the Curzon approaches – the series of viaducts that form the […]
New Balgray Station to open ahead of schedule in September
The new Balgray station in Barrhead is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, with final preparations now underway before it welcomes its first passengers. An opening date has been confirmed for Sunday 27 September, earlier than the November date originally planned. Balgray station is being built to serve the growing community around Barrhead and […]
London St. Pancras Highspeed direct emissions down by a third
London St. Pancras Highspeed’s direct emissions have fallen by around one-third since 2019-20, according to its latest Impact Report. The reduction reflects a combination of UK grid decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements across the railway, from major traction power efficiency projects to targeted heating and lighting upgrades at stations and depots. The business also sources […]
£6 million summer rail upgrades reach halfway point in Sunderland
Significant strides have been made on an extensive £6 million package of rail upgrades being delivered by Network Rail in the Sunderland area. Progress will continue at Sunderland station and several other sites over the weekends of 11-12 and 18-19 July, building on the engineering work carried out over the last two weekends. The work […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]