Category: Infrastructure

Rail regulator opens door to future international train services with Temple Mills access approval for Virgin Trains

Rail regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has today (Thursday 30 October) approved Virgin Trains’ application for access to Temple Mills International depot. Access to Temple Mills is an important first step towards being able to operate cross border train services using the channel tunnel. This decision unlocks plans for around £700mn of investment […]

Shocking new CCTV footage at level crossing in Norfolk shows young person’s reckless game, with stark safety warning issued

Network Rail has released new CCTV footage showing a teenager risking everything to play a potentially deadly game at a level crossing north of Diss station. The footage, recorded earlier this month, captures the figure ignoring clear warning signage and a red light to stand in a dangerous place right next to the tracks, only […]

East West Rail inspires next generation of engineers at live infrastructure site

East West Rail (EWR) is helping shape the future of ground engineering after offering Early Career Professionals (ECPs) a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a live infrastructure site.   Seventeen ECPs recently joined the EWR Ground Investigation (GI) team at Chapel Hill in Cambridgeshire, part of some wider survey work, for a full day of immersive learning and practical engagement.  Organised by EWR Investigation […]

How AI-native 6G networks will boost enterprise operations

While the transition from 4G to 5G was mainly about quicker speeds and less delay, AI-native 6G networks will be totally different. Converging telecoms and AI is set to improve operational efficiency, risk management, and the user experience itself. Th…

QTS Group achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Award

QTS Group, one of the UK’s leading rail infrastructure contractors, has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Award by the National Centre for Diversity.    The accolade recognises the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.   Successful recognition followed a comprehensive review of the company’s policies, practices, and culture, with the […]

Mid Cornwall Metro moves a step closer with final piece of engineering work

Great Western Railway services will be affected by the final piece of engineering work required to introduce some of the planned Mid Cornwall Metro improvements from next year.  The work will allow for the introduction of hourly services between Newquay and Par next year, and direct services between Falmouth and Newquay in the future.  Trains […]