ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, transport and infrastructure solutions, has been appointed by the prestigious international high-speed transport operator, Eurostar, to deliver cleaning solutions across key UK operational locations, including the iconic St Pancras International station. In support of Eurostar’s ambition to carry 30 million passengers annually by 2030, ABM will play […]
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West Midlands passengers thanked after major HS2 viaduct installation
Passengers are being thanked for their patience after a three-day closure of the Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley, allowing HS2 engineers to complete a major milestone in building Britain’s new high-speed railway. West Midlands Railway services resumed this morning (Monday 1 June) on the northern section of the Cross […]
Services improved in Wales & Western following regulator intervention
Fewer trains are being cancelled in Wales and the West of England and more are arriving on time, following the completion of an investigation into train performance by the rail regulator, and investment and changes to working practices by Network Rail. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has been monitoring the implementation of Network […]
New report warns renationalisation alone will not fix Britain’s railways
A new briefing by The Future Governance Forum (FGF) warns that without a clearly defined purpose, strong institutional foundations, and meaningful operational autonomy, Great British Railways (GBR) risks falling short of its potential to become a durable, long-term institution. The paper is published ahead of MPs debating the Railways Bill as it returns to the […]
ORR sets action plan for safe adoption of AI
The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, published today (29 May), sets out how ORR will enable the safe adoption of AI within UK rail and England’s strategic road network. One of ORR’s first actions will be to clarify safety risks and regulatory expectations for AI use. This will be […]
GTR to enter public ownership this weekend
GTR, the UK’s largest train operating company, joins the fast-growing family of publicly owned operators from this weekend (Sunday 31 May 2026). Responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, GTR keeps the South East moving, delivering one of the UK’s most extensive rail networks and carrying hundreds of millions of passengers each […]
Major £20m upgrade for Scotland’s original electrified railway
A £20m project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. The work will focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. It’s the busiest suburban network outside London and one of the most critical parts of Scotland’s railway. Switched on in 1960, the electrification of […]
Work begins on £3.2m upgrade of Victorian railway bridge
Work has started on strengthening a 132-year-old railway bridge in Leeds to maintain its safe and reliable use by trains and motorists. The £3.2 million investment at Pepper Road bridge will be delivered over six months, with sections of the Victorian structure being removed and replaced. Work is taking place during midweek days and weekend […]
Great Western Railway services affected by rail improvement work in Newbury area
Train services will be affected by essential track renewal and drainage work in the Newbury area at weekends in June. Network Rail needs to replace the track between Theale and Bedwyn along with flood alleviation works on the line. As a result, buses will replace trains between Reading and Newbury or Bedwyn on the weekends […]
Midland Main Line upgrades unlock new freight capability and resilience
Progress linked to the Midland Main Line Electrification programme is delivering lasting benefits for rail freight – strengthening one of the UK’s most important cross‑country corridors and unlocking greater flexibility for freight operators. The Midland corridor plays a vital role in the national freight network, providing one of the few, more direct inland links between […]