The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has announced two major moves in its preparations for the return of services to Robertsbridge in 2028. Importantly, it has secured full funding for the restoration and installation of the historic Tovil Footbridge at Northiam Station, thanks to a combination of heritage grants, private donations and the railway’s […]
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Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
New Bogie Drop Facility Officially Opened at Canton Depot
Major Milestone for Rail Maintenance in Wales Cairn Cross is proud to announce the successful completion and official opening of the new bogie drop maintenance facility at Canton Maintenance Depot, Cardiff, delivered for Transport for Wales as part of the Core Valley Lines transformation programme. The milestone was marked by a visit from Welsh Deputy […]
c2c secures SRS re-accreditation, showcasing continued dedication to safeguarding
Local rail operator c2c Railway is proud to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding by securing full re-accreditation as part of the Safer Railway Scheme (SRS), scoring 88% in the assessment audit. The Safer Railway Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department for Transport (DfT) on an annual […]
Rail Minister returns to Hither Green one year after launch of Britain’s first in a new era of Integrated Railways
Just over a year after launching Britain’s first integrated railway under public ownership at Hither Green station, Rail Minister The Rt Hon Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE returned today to see one of the clearest examples of its success: the UK’s largest Access for All project, which is on track to be completed six […]
GB Railfreight becomes UK’s largest rail freight operator 25 years after first service
New figures published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that GB Railfreight (GBRf) now accounts for the largest share of freight train kilometres in Great Britain at 31.4%, as well as the largest share of freight vehicle kilometres at 33.3%, cementing its position as the nation’s leading rail freight business. Since launching […]
GB Railfreight becomes UK’s largest rail freight operator 25 years after first service
New figures published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that GB Railfreight (GBRf) now accounts for the largest share of freight train kilometres in Great Britain at 31.4%, as well as the largest share of freight vehicle kilometres at 33.3%, cementing its position as the nation’s leading rail freight business. Since launching […]