Ponts Mill viaduct upgrades being carried out by Network Rail mean that trains are no longer restricted to 10mph.
Category: Infrastructure
Siemens wins long-term Irish Rail infrastructure and maintenance framework
Siemens will continue its rich history in Ireland with the award of a long-term rail infrastructure and maintenance framework for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) replacing legacy systems dating back to the 1980s. The company will install the Siemens Trackguard Westlock computer-based interlocking (CBI) system within the National Train Control Centre in Dublin. Serving as the […]
Rail infrastructure upgrades complete at Cambridge South station
The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has successfully completed the required infrastructure upgrades on the West Anglia main line to support the future rail services for Cambridge South station. Appointed in September 2023, SRSA (comprised of Colas Rail UK, Network Rail and AECOM) has delivered a range of major infrastructure upgrades between Shepreth and Cambridge […]
Lineside residents across North West urged to sign up for digital work notifications
With summer on the horizon and windows likely to be kept open, now is the perfect time for our lineside neighbours to sign up to receive timely information about upcoming work in their area. Our digital notification system provides a faster way to inform residents about planned work that can be viewed at the touch […]
Liverpool-Manchester Railway plan could unlock £90 billion economic boost
A new railway connecting Liverpool and Manchester could kickstart a £90 billion economic transformation across the North West and help reshape how major infrastructure is delivered in the UK. Regional leaders are today (14 May) setting out proposals for a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway that would deliver jobs, growth, and regeneration across the North West, while […]
A new era of long-distance train travel?
A significant new study, published by Hitachi Rail, has found that citizens around Europe and North America anticipate train travel to soar in the coming years at the expense of flying. Almost two-thirds also back legislation to enforce this change, supporting a ban on short-haul flights where high speed rail alternatives exist. The survey, carried out […]