A Midlands rail maintenance firm has won the contract to handle the improvement works on behalf of Southeastern Railway at two of the country’s busiest train depots. MTMS, based in Swadlincote, has been appointed to carry out the Ashford and Ramsgate Improvement Works, a £944,000 project which will take place over the next six months. […]
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Hitachi Rail wins prestigious award for sustainability performance
Hitachi Rail has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed globally by EcoVadis over the past 12 months. This recognition highlights the strength and maturity of Hitachi Rail’s sustainability management system and reflects the company’s continued commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, […]
RBF launches 2026 Auction of Rail Experiences
Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has proudly announced that its Auction of Rail Experiences is back for 2026. The auction returns with a fresh lineup of experiences, including cab rides, behind-the-scenes access, and much more. Whether bidders have followed railways their whole lives or are just beginning to take an interest, RBF say there is something […]
WJ Project Services: delivering confidence where it matters most
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 […]
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 […]