More than 130,000 passengers have already used the new stations on the Camp Hill line since opening their doors to the public in April new figures have revealed. And almost 42,000 trips have been taken through Willenhall and Darlaston Stations in the three months since opening. For the first time in decades residents and businesses […]
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RAIB Investigation Update: Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow
At around 17:15 on Friday 19 June 2026, train 1H46, the 16:40 East Midlands Railway service from Corby to London St Pancras, collided with train 1B67, the 15:50 service from Nottingham to London St Pancras, also operated by East Midlands Railway. The collision took place on Network Rail’s Midland Main Line approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Bedford […]
Amey brings students together for national STEM finale to inspire future female engineers
Amey marked International Women in Engineering Day by bringing together students from across the UK for the final of its We Solve It STEM initiative, aimed at inspiring girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. The national finale, took place in Birmingham on 23 June, uniting the winners of a series of regional […]
Scotland’s railway gets ready for rising temperatures
Scotland’s railway is preparing for hot weather this week, with highs of up to 32°C expected, potentially setting a new June record. From Tuesday, temperatures will rise into the high 20s and are likely to exceed 30°C by Thursday. Thunderstorms are also forecast later that day, bringing lightning, heavy rain and strong winds. While the Met Office has issued […]
Frontline workers report rising stress and sleep disruption linked to customer aggression
More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety. That’s according to new research from HALOS, a body-worn camera company. The findings suggest the impact often lasts far beyond the incident itself, following them home, disrupting their sleep and changing the way they interact […]
Southeastern urges customers to only travel if absolutely necessary during record heatwave
Southeastern is urging customers to only travel if absolutely necessary as extreme heat is forecast to impact train services across Kent and southeast London on Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office has issued red and amber weather warnings for extreme heat covering Greater London and Kent this week, with temperatures expected to remain high throughout the week and potentially reach highs of up […]
RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2025
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights five themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2025. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, […]
RBF welcomes Amaro and Ontrak as corporate partners
Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced that Amaro and Ontrak have joined as Corporate Partners, strengthening its work to support railway workers and their families in times of need. Both companies share a genuine connection to the railway community and approached the partnership with enthusiasm and purpose. Their support will help the charity to reach […]
TfL appoints Amey to Infrastructure Improvement Framework
Amey has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to its Infrastructure Improvement Framework, a major programme valued at up to £700 million. Running for two years from June 2026, with the option to extend, Amey will work alongside Costain and Dragados to support the delivery of a pipeline of station upgrades, tram infrastructure and […]
Railway family responds to fatal Bedford collision
The railway industry is mourning the loss of East Midlands Railway (EMR) driver Shaun Burton following the tragic train collision near Bedford on Friday 19 June. The collision, which occurred south of Bedford near Elstow, involved two EMR passenger services and resulted in around 100 sustaining injuries, 11 serious. Shaun Burton, a mainline driver with […]