The rail industry is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion by updating eligibility criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard. These changes are designed to better support disabled customers who may face barriers to rail travel and form part of a broader effort to create a more inclusive railway, putting customers at the centre of […]
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Andy Lewis appointed Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has announced the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years in the role. Andy started his career with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, where he trained as a marine engineer, […]
Andy Lewis appointed Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has announced the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years in the role. Andy started his career with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, where he trained as a marine engineer, […]
Industry cracks down as trespass causes over 3,300 hours of delays in a year
New figures show trespass-related crimes including cable theft, vandalism, and obstruction caused over 3,300 hours of delays for passengers – equivalent to nearly five months of waiting on trains or in stations – and cost the rail sector more than £10 million in delay costs during 2025/26. In response, the rail industry and British Transport […]
Industry cracks down as trespass causes over 3,300 hours of delays in a year
New figures show trespass-related crimes including cable theft, vandalism, and obstruction caused over 3,300 hours of delays for passengers – equivalent to nearly five months of waiting on trains or in stations – and cost the rail sector more than £10 million in delay costs during 2025/26. In response, the rail industry and British Transport […]
Network Rail releases footage from Buxton tunnel track upgrade
Videos have been released of a major project in Derbyshire to upgrade lines inside a 400-metre-long Victorian railway tunnel. On Monday 28 September, the Buxton line reopened to passengers after a weekend rail closure between New Mills Newtown and Buxton. During the closure, Network Rail and its contractor Central Rail Systems Alliance carried out £1.1m […]
Government explores buying trains over leasing in new rail strategy
New trains could be publicly-owned rather than leased, as part of plans set out on Monday 28 September by the Government in a new strategy for trains and infrastructure. For the first time in 30 years, the railway will take a coordinated approach through Great British Railways (GBR) to decide on trains, track, depots, and […]
CWE launches end-to-end Wagon Overhaul Facility
New investment brings complete wagon maintenance, overhaul and engineering capability together under one roof. CWE has unveiled its new Wagon Overhaul Facility, representing a significant investment in engineering capability and providing freight operators and wagon lessors with a single partner for wagon overhaul, refurbishment, engineering modification and component manufacture. Mainline connected with a bi-directional rail […]
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]