Category: Infrastructure

Viasat’s new satellite increases capacity where needed in real-time

Viasat has launched its next-gen satellite to increase capacity and successfully demonstrated a new real-time data relay service for NASA. The demands on satellite connectivity have splintered into two distinct, pressing needs: raw bandwidth scale to m…

Train services to be disrupted as new signalling system commissioned at Darlington

Darlington has a new, improved signalling system – but Network Rail is warning passengers that journeys between York and Newcastle will face disruption when the system is brought into use.

UK’s first low-carbon track renewal takes place between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill

1,150 yards of plain line track have been replaced on a stretch of railway line in south London using a suite of low carbon, sustainable materials – a UK first that will help Network Rail contribute to its net zero commitment The railway has successfully delivered the UK’s first low-carbon track renewal combining green steel […]

Network Rail issues level crossing safety reminder ahead of December timetable change

Network Rail is reminding members of the public crossing the East Coast Main Line to stay alert and safe at level crossings ahead of the December 2025 timetable change. Launching on Sunday 14 December, the new timetable will see changes to train schedules, including increased frequency and altered timings on several routes. These changes may […]