HS2’s giant tunnelling machine Mary Ann broke through on Friday 9 May, marking the end of her mission to excavate the first bore of what will soon become the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands. The 125-metre-long machine began constructing the 3.5-mile (5.8km) Bromford Tunnel, which starts at the Warwickshire village of Water Orton […]
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LNER customer services moves to new home in heart of Newcastle
LNER has reinforced its commitment to the North East with the opening of its new Customer Solutions Centre in the heart of Newcastle city centre. A hundred and thirty colleagues are now based in offices at 1 St James’ Gate, just a few minutes’ walk from Newcastle Station, following a move from offices in Gosforth. […]
Minimum age for train drivers lowered to 18
Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December, offering skilled roles, valuable experience, and long-term career […]
Mobile connectivity receives a boost
Mobile connectivity on the East Coast Main Line has received a major boost, thanks to collaboration between LNER, Network Rail and the private sector. Thousands of O2 customers will now be able to keep their calls connected and meetings online as they approach and leave London King’s Cross station. It follows the completion of work […]
Trains running between Gloucester and Bristol after weekend work completed
Trains are running as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning after Network Rail successfully delivered a series of upgrades over the bank holiday weekend. Work took place at several locations while the railway was temporarily closed. 600 yards of track was replaced near Gloucester and Wickwar tunnel was strengthened to improve reliability. A footbridge […]
ORR proposes change to redress policies when booked assistance fails disabled passengers
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says redress claims for failed rail passenger booked assistance should always be assessed on a case-by-case basis, rather than based on ticket price, in a letter sent to the rail industry which seeks views on the proposal. When assistance is delivered, it is usually done well, however there […]
Amey earns Investors in People Platinum accreditation
Amey has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded recognising its people-first approach to leadership, workforce development, and inclusive culture. The achievement was celebrated at a launch event on 30 April at Amey’s Furnival Street office, attended by representatives from Investors in People, members of the Amey executive team, and our […]
Ealing residents benefit from HS2’s long-term investment
Two standout HS2 apprentices from Ealing have proven that hard work really does pay off, as they will now reap the benefits of a free university education and a four-year extension to their employment contracts. When Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte Thomas successfully completed their two-year apprenticeships with Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra (BBVS), HS2’s construction partner […]
Green light for £32 million Golborne station
Plans to deliver a new £32 million train station in Golborne have reached a milestone moment. Wigan Council has given the green light to the planning application for the station and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have appointed a local company to design it. Greater Manchester has ambitious plans to bring eight commuter rail lines […]
CCTV shows distracted Brits risking it all at pedestrian level crossings
Network Rail has released shocking CCTV footage showing the danger of pedestrian distractions at level crossings. The montage footage highlights the potential risks of losing focus near a railway line, from a teenager stood in the middle of a level crossing gazing at their mobile phone, to a pram-pushing couple failing to observe safety barrier […]