East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, will continue to operate a temporary timetable on its Intercity services until Friday 17 July, as the impact of the recent hot weather continues to affect its fleet availability. Following the exceptionally high temperatures experienced recently, some trains continue to require additional inspections, maintenance and repairs before […]
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EMR update: temporary Intercity timetable to continue through week
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, will continue to operate a temporary timetable on its Intercity services until Friday 17 July, as the impact of the recent hot weather continues to affect its fleet availability. Following the exceptionally high temperatures experienced recently, some trains continue to require additional inspections, maintenance and repairs before […]
Hitachi Rail wins prestigious award for sustainability performance
Hitachi Rail has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed globally by EcoVadis over the past 12 months. This recognition highlights the strength and maturity of Hitachi Rail’s sustainability management system and reflects the company’s continued commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, […]
WCML passengers urged to plan ahead for railway disruption over the coming days
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line via Northampton, including to and from London Euston are being urged to plan their journeys in advance as engineering work, industrial action and hot weather are expected to affect travel over the coming days. On Sunday 12 July, no trains will run on the West coast Main […]
WCML passengers urged to plan ahead for railway disruption over the coming days
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line via Northampton, including to and from London Euston are being urged to plan their journeys in advance as engineering work, industrial action and hot weather are expected to affect travel over the coming days. On Sunday 12 July, no trains will run on the West coast Main […]
London St. Pancras Highspeed direct emissions down by a third
London St. Pancras Highspeed’s direct emissions have fallen by around one-third since 2019-20, according to its latest Impact Report. The reduction reflects a combination of UK grid decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements across the railway, from major traction power efficiency projects to targeted heating and lighting upgrades at stations and depots. The business also sources […]
Viaduct upgrades get under way at Dunblane
Network Rail Scotland has begun a £1.3 million project to upgrade a key railway bridge in Dunblane, helping to keep services running safely and reliably for years to come. Engineers began the 27-week programme of work on Barbush Viaduct over Allan Water on 6 July. The upgrade will strengthen the structure and protect it from […]
New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]