Category: Infrastructure

Hitachi Rail to support overhaul of the Hamburg–Berlin rail line, a key route in the European rail network

The modernisation of the rail line between Hamburg and Berlin is picking up speed – and Hitachi Rail is on board. In the general overhaul of the Hamburg–Berlin rail line project, Hitachi Rail, on behalf of DB InfraGO AG, is responsible for the comprehensive renewal of the control-command and signalling (CCS) between Paulinenaue and Schwanheide. […]

Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables

A solar farm about to begin construction in Norfolk will help to power Network Rail stations and offices thanks to a revolutionary deal with energy supplier EDF Renewables. Through the Corporate Purchase Power Agreement – a first for Britain’s railway – Network Rail will secure 64GWh of clean energy at a fixed cost every year […]

Crucial upgrades this week to modernise Lincolnshire level crossings

Essential renewal work is set to begin this Friday at four key Lincolnshire level crossings, with nearly £1 million being invested to improve safety and reliability. Passengers and motorists are being reminded to plan ahead for longer journey times during vital improvements at Holton le Moor, Brigg, Butterswood, and Little London level crossings. Holton le […]

EMR rail replacement buses to operate during Lincolnshire level crossing upgrades

East Midlands Railway (EMR) customers are being advised of changes to services and the introduction of rail replacement buses in parts of Lincolnshire, starting on Saturday 31 May until Sunday, 8 June. The work, which forms part of a nearly £1 million investment by Network Rail, will see the crucial upgrade of four level crossings […]

West Midlands Railway and Transport for Wales unveil major Shrewsbury investment

West Midlands Railway (WMR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) are celebrating the completion of a major £3 million upgrade at a key depot in Shrewsbury. The investment into the depot’s infrastructure comes as part of an initiative to improve the service on the Shrewsbury line. It follows WMR’s new fleet of Class 196s entering service […]