Category: Infrastructure

East Suffolk line will see vital track renewals and bridge repairs this autumn

Passengers travelling on the East Suffolk line are advised to plan ahead as essential track renewal and bridge repair work will be taking place from late October until December. Much of the track in this area is over 100 years old and needs to be replaced to maintain the safe and reliable operation of train […]

Avanti West Coast to use historic line for customers during upcoming engineering works

Avanti West Coast will keep customers moving during upcoming engineering works by using its trains on the historic Settle to Carlisle line. The stretch of railway, which is renowned for its beautiful scenery, will be used as a diversionary route when the West Coast Main Line is blocked between Preston and Carlisle for two weeks […]

One Big Circle strengthens rail monitoring with Vista Geometry Systems

One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]

Whitehaven tunnel repair update for passengers and residents

Passengers and residents are being advised of long-term plans for the Cumbrian Coast Line after the closure of Whitehaven tunnel. Following the discovery of historic mine workings ahead of a planned track renewal specialist engineers have been working to deliver a lasting solution for the line. The extent of the work needed means Bransty tunnel, […]