The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
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Landslip repairs under way on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) suffered a further embankment slip earlier this year, between Gotherington and Bishops Cleeve, about three miles north of Cheltenham Racecourse station. Work to repair the embankment is underway by R J Clarke Contractors, which has previously undertaken work for the GWSR. The railway’s infrastructure team believe the slip was […]
Network Rail makes new deal to run depots, offices, and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots, and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms. The Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CoPPA), Network Rail’s second within a […]
Network Rail makes new deal to run depots, offices, and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots, and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms. The Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CoPPA), Network Rail’s second within a […]
Major engineering work at Folkestone Warren to protect against landslips
Progress is being made in a major project that involves the installation of large rocks on the beach at Folkestone Warren, so that the coastal railway between Folkestone and Dover can be protected and ensuring that passenger trains can continue to run safely. Since last summer, contractors working for Network Rail have been securing the […]
Strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester
Passengers travelling between Preston and Manchester have been urged to check their journeys before travelling after a fallen tree damaged overhead electrical lines on the railway. Strong winds brought several trees down overnight causing damage to lines in the Lostock area, which has disrupted passengers. Delays and cancellations are likely to last throughout the day […]