The construction of two parallel viaducts that will carry HS2 trains over the M6 near Birmingham Airport has taken a major step forward, with the first section of structural steelwork now complete. To reduce disruption for motorists, the twin 320-metre-long M6 South viaducts are being assembled to one side and will be slid over the […]
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West Yorkshire rail upgrades will impact travel
From Monday 26 May until Friday 20 June, services will be impacted between Huddersfield and Leeds to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) work at different sites across this section of the route. Weekday services between Ravensthorpe and Leeds will be impacted between Ravensthorpe and Leeds during this period. Weekend services remain unaffected. Weekend services between […]
East West Rail’s ground investigations unearth Jurassic fossils
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has begun the first phase of ground investigations along the proposed route between Oxford and Cambridge – with fossils including sharks’ teeth from the dinosaur age unearthed in early soil samples. The work aims to ensure the new railway is designed and built in an environmentally sustainable, safe and […]
Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90 billion economic boost
A new railway connecting Liverpool and Manchester could kickstart a £90 billion economic transformation across the North West and help reshape how major infrastructure is delivered in the UK. Regional leaders are today (14 May) setting out proposals for a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway that would deliver jobs, growth, and regeneration across the North West, while […]
Roads reopen after £30 million bridge deck upgrade in Camden
All roads have reopened on a new bridge deck installed over the railway in north London – marking one of the £30 million project’s final milestones. The 160-year-old structure at Agar Grove, Camden, was completely replaced in just nine days in late 2024, to improve journeys on the Midland Main Line. Rail journeys were able […]
HS2 breaks through in Birmingham
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 […]
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 […]
Engineers work their magic on world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
A team of specialist engineers have cast a protective spell over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with the completion of a year-long, £3.4 million restoration project. The structure in the Scottish Highlands, made famous worldwide by the Harry Potter films, has undergone an extensive maintenance programme to safeguard its future for generations to come. Network Rail, […]
London journeys affected as major digital milestone sees traditional signals removed
Passengers are urged to plan ahead as no trains will be running between London King’s Cross and Peterborough over a weekend in May as work to transform East Coast Main Line continues. Network Rail teams will be carrying out significant upgrades on the East Coast Main Line on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May as […]
Essential maintenance work to maintain safety and reliability on the Heart of Wales line
Network Rail will be carrying out essential maintenance work on the Heart of Wales line between Llanwrtyd and Pantyffynnon from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 23 May. Teams are working hard to complete lots of tasks during the closure, which means less disruption to travelling passengers and homes nearby in the future. The work sees […]