The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has said that several blue-chip organisations have submitted formal Expressions of Interest in developing energy and data centre assets on its 700-hectare South Wales site. Over the last few months GCRE has been seeking a partner to develop Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and a Data Centre (DC) on […]
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Step forward taken in quantum navigation technology for rail
Britain’s railway has taken a major step in the development of quantum navigation technologies, with new systems designed to measure train position with extreme precision now being advanced for the national rail network. Quantum inertial navigation uses ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting minute changes in motion and rotation. Unlike satellite-based navigation systems such as GPS, […]
AtkinsRéalis secures £98 million contract to modernise rail signalling across Wessex
AtkinsRéalis has been awarded a £98.5m contract by Network Rail to upgrade signalling and telecommunications infrastructure in Wessex, southern Britain, through the Havant Relock & Re-control project. The three-year programme will be delivered by a Network Rail and AtkinsRéalis integrated project team, covering 43 kilometres of railway near Portsmouth spanning 11 stations, 10 interlockings, four […]
Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost
The Transport Secretary has tasked HS2 Ltd to explore options to remove complexity that could cut billions in costs and reduce delays for the project. The move comes as part of the Government’s reset of the high-speed rail line to ensure more trains and faster journeys are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible, following […]
Lumo reveals first glimpse of refurbished Class 222 trains
Lumo has revealed a first glimpse of the eye-catching new livery on the refurbished Class 222 trains that will serve customers on its West Coast service which launches this Spring. The refurbishment work is being undertaken by Alstom’s modernisation facility in Widnes, in association with Beacon Rail. The trains feature a striking new livery in […]
Lumo reveals first glimpse of refurbished Class 222 trains
Lumo has revealed a first glimpse of the eye-catching new livery on the refurbished Class 222 trains that will serve customers on its West Coast service which launches this Spring. The refurbishment work is being undertaken by Alstom’s modernisation facility in Widnes, in association with Beacon Rail. The trains feature a striking new livery in […]
Scot rail to resume normal timetables as Glasgow Central High Level reopens
ScotRail will resume its normal timetable from Glasgow Central High Level tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March) after work was completed to reinstate the remaining platforms at the station. After more than a fortnight of disruption caused by a fire in a building on Union Street, platforms one to 15 can now be used from the start […]
Scot rail to resume normal timetables as Glasgow Central High Level reopens
ScotRail will resume its normal timetable from Glasgow Central High Level tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March) after work was completed to reinstate the remaining platforms at the station. After more than a fortnight of disruption caused by a fire in a building on Union Street, platforms one to 15 can now be used from the start […]
Scot rail to resume normal timetables as Glasgow Central High Level reopens
ScotRail will resume its normal timetable from Glasgow Central High Level tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March) after work was completed to reinstate the remaining platforms at the station. After more than a fortnight of disruption caused by a fire in a building on Union Street, platforms one to 15 can now be used from the start […]
Scot rail to resume normal timetables as Glasgow Central High Level reopens
ScotRail will resume its normal timetable from Glasgow Central High Level tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March) after work was completed to reinstate the remaining platforms at the station. After more than a fortnight of disruption caused by a fire in a building on Union Street, platforms one to 15 can now be used from the start […]