Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken. Last week (1 May), the SVR signed a contract with civil engineering contractor […]
Category: Environment
Network Rail completes repairs following landslip at Three Bridges
A programme of repairs to an embankment supporting the busy Brighton Main Line has been finished. Network Rail has successfully completed emergency embankment repairs on the Brighton Main Line near Three Bridges, following a landslip in late January. The repairs have permanently stabilised the embankment, ensuring the safety and resilience of the railway. Maintenance teams […]
Network Rail signs new deal to keep tracks clear in autumn and winter
A new five-year deal has been signed to run Network Rail’s fleet of autumn and winter treatment trains, keeping tracks clear and passengers and freight on time. The c£850 million contract covers weedkilling, leaf-blasting, anti-ice, and snow ploughing trains, with optional three yearly extensions on the table. The services will begin from August 2025 and […]
Sustainability Partner of the Year honour for Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast has been named Rail Operator Sustainability Partner of the Year at BTN Group’s 2025 Business Travel Sustainability Awards. The intercity operator’s progress in making sustainable rail travel a viable business alternative for its corporate customers across the west coast resulted in it winning the Rail Operator category. The awards celebrate actions taken […]
Sustainability Partner of the Year honour for Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast has been named Rail Operator Sustainability Partner of the Year at BTN Group’s 2025 Business Travel Sustainability Awards. The intercity operator’s progress in making sustainable rail travel a viable business alternative for its corporate customers across the west coast resulted in it winning the Rail Operator category. The awards celebrate actions taken […]