CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping line, has announced the acquisition of Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close in early 2026, have not yet been disclosed. According to CMA CGM, the deal will: CMA CGM has recently invested heavily in land and air logistics to be less reliant on […]
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Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment
Birmingham New Street celebrated the 10th anniversary of its £750 million redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station. The nationally important station, the busiest outside of London, has welcomed more than 400 million passengers and seen over 3.5 million trains pass through it since it reopened on 20 […]
Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment
Birmingham New Street celebrated the 10th anniversary of its £750 million redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station. The nationally important station, the busiest outside of London, has welcomed more than 400 million passengers and seen over 3.5 million trains pass through it since it reopened on 20 […]
One Big Circle strengthens rail monitoring with Vista Geometry Systems
One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]
Industry makes progress on cost effective rail safety decisions
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today welcomed the progress made by industry towards the recommendations it set out as part of joint work with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and Network Rail to improve health and safety decision making. The regulator’s recommendations were designed to help the GB rail industry […]
Railway training centre taking shape as public votes to decide name
Progress is being made on creating an exciting new railway training centre in Doncaster – with a week left in the public vote to decide its name. The former National College for High Speed Rail is being brought back into use by Network Rail, in partnership with City of Doncaster Council. The three-storey centre, in […]
Whitehaven tunnel repair update for passengers and residents
Passengers and residents are being advised of long-term plans for the Cumbrian Coast Line after the closure of Whitehaven tunnel. Following the discovery of historic mine workings ahead of a planned track renewal specialist engineers have been working to deliver a lasting solution for the line. The extent of the work needed means Bransty tunnel, […]
Carlisle secures major station refresh project with Arriva Rail London
Carlisle Support Services has been awarded a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London, on Transport for London’s behalf. This extensive programme of works will see updates made to customer-facing areas at 81 stations, enhancing travel experience for millions of passengers each […]
AECOM appoints new managing director for transportation in Europe and India
Global infrastructure firm AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as managing director for transportation in Europe and India. Steve will lead the company’s transportation business in the region. He also joins the regional executive leadership team. A civil engineer with 28 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure engineering, Steve joins AECOM from SYSTRA, […]
AECOM appoints new managing director for transportation in Europe and India
Global infrastructure firm AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as managing director for transportation in Europe and India. Steve will lead the company’s transportation business in the region. He also joins the regional executive leadership team. A civil engineer with 28 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure engineering, Steve joins AECOM from SYSTRA, […]