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Category: Environment
GB Railfreight’s Class 99s move closer to commercial service
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has reached two significant milestones in the introduction of its new Class 99 locomotive, marking an important step towards their entry into commercial service. Network Rail has granted the Class 99 fleet an Interim Network Rail Statement of Compatibility (NRSC). This allows the Class 99 to operate across Britain’s rail network, marking […]
Upgrade work to close line between Ashford and Borough Green for nine days
Major improvement work is set to take place between Ashford International, Maidstone East, and Borough Green & Wrotham stations from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, and with three weeks to go, customers are advised to plan ahead. Buses will replace trains for nine days while Network Rail carries out essential upgrades to improve […]
Scotland’s Railway grows greener with new community orchards
New community orchards have been established at ScotRail stations across the country as part of a community project. ScotRail has partnered with Thatchers Cider to plant apple trees at three stations, helping to create welcoming spaces for customers and local communities. Trees have been established at Cardross, Dumfries, and Aberdour stations, with a range of […]
Suffolk wetlands restored to improve biodiversity and climate resilience
A former Suffolk wetland at Cattawade has been restored back to its original state in the first project of its kind in the East of England, to increase biodiversity and improve climate resilience along the railway. The almost seven hectare site was drained nearly 180 years ago to protect the railway embankment of the London […]
Suffolk wetlands restored to improve biodiversity and climate resilience
A former Suffolk wetland at Cattawade has been restored back to its original state in the first project of its kind in the East of England, to increase biodiversity and improve climate resilience along the railway. The almost seven hectare site was drained nearly 180 years ago to protect the railway embankment of the London […]
New academy trains champions in sustainability at Britain’s biggest rail firm
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is marking Earth Day today (22 April) by establishing a Sustainability Academy for employees. The candidates will champion the principles of an important new sustainability strategy, helping embed it across the train operating company that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Led by Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason […]
New academy trains champions in sustainability at Britain’s biggest rail firm
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is marking Earth Day today (22 April) by establishing a Sustainability Academy for employees. The candidates will champion the principles of an important new sustainability strategy, helping embed it across the train operating company that runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Led by Head of Environment and Sustainability Jason […]