Alex Hynes, chief executive of DfT Operator, visited Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village this week as part of a wider programme hosted by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, bringing together transport, business, and regional leaders to discuss connectivity, investment and economic growth across Yorkshire and the Humber. Hosted by Siemens Mobility and Cllr Anne Handley, […]
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Solar Gates becomes SG in strategic evolution of the business
The UK solar safety and security solutions firm announces a new name and expanded offerings. Solar Gates UK, the solar safety and security company serving construction, highways, and infrastructure sectors across the UK, has officially retired – making way for SG. The new name takes effect today, supported by a refreshed website at the company’s […]
ABM accelerates transport sector growth with Eurostar win
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 […]
Rail contractor hosts careers event for young people in West of Scotland
National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted its annual ‘The Future of Rail’ event at its headquarters in South Lanarkshire last week. The event, which took place on 20 and 21 May, welcomed several of QTS Group’s partners, including Network Rail, to promote the rail industry’s ability to offer flourishing careers for young people. Now in its […]
Transport Secretary promises end to “era of neglect” on HS2
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has declared an end to an “era of neglect” on HS2 as she set out plans to reset the project, delivering the railway as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost. Following years of mismanagement, the Transport Secretary has convened the team that delivered the Elizabeth Line and set […]
Unified leadership team launched to deliver a more joined-up railway across Anglia
The railway in Anglia has reached a major milestone, with a new unified leadership team now in place to bring together c2c, Greater Anglia, and Network Rail Anglia, aligning track and train more closely to deliver a more joined-up and reliable railway for passengers in the East of England. In an important step towards the […]
Derby-built monorail enters commercial service in Cairo
This morning (Wednesday 6 May), the Cairo Monorail began carrying fare-paying passengers with trains assembled and tested at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works. It is the first time a British factory has exported rolling stock since 2008, when Derby last put trains on a ship, bound for the Gautrain rail network in South Africa’s Gauteng […]
Derby-built monorail enters commercial service in Cairo
This morning (Wednesday 6 May), the Cairo Monorail began carrying fare-paying passengers with trains assembled and tested at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works. It is the first time a British factory has exported rolling stock since 2008, when Derby last put trains on a ship, bound for the Gautrain rail network in South Africa’s Gauteng […]
RIA calls for action after Government response to ‘boom and bust’ report
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today called on the Government to turn words into action, following the Government’s response last week to the Transport Select Committee report on rail investment. Commenting on the Government’s response, RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan said: “Whilst many in the rail supply sector will question the Government’s assertion that […]
Annual performance statistics show c2c is top of the TOCs
Rail operator c2c Railway has announced its annual performance statistics for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, and the results put the train operating company top of the industry charts for service punctuality and reliability. The latest annual Railway Performance statistics, collated and published by Network Rail, show that c2c is the number one […]