The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has welcomed infrastructure provider Balfour Beatty as its newest member. With extensive experience in rail and infrastructure, Balfour Beatty brings strong technical capability to HSRG. Through the Balfour Beatty VINCI joint venture, the company is designing and building major civil infrastructure for HS2 – including the 90km main works in the […]
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ScotRail thanks customers as 120,000 return to Glasgow Central
ScotRail is thanking customers for returning to rail travel with the resumption of the normal timetable at Glasgow Central High Level. On Wednesday 25 March, the first day of the restored timetable, ScotRail recorded around 120,000 passenger journeys at Glasgow Central as people used the train to return to work, education, and for leisure travel. […]
Greek Street roundabout reopens after £20 million upgrade
A new railway bridge supporting a four-way roundabout above the West Coast Main Line in Stockport has reopened after a year-long overhaul. Traffic restrictions were lifted on the evening of Friday 27 March at around 8pm. Network Rail has invested £20 million completely replacing Greek Street bridge to secure both the road above and railway […]
Major engineering work at Folkestone Warren to protect against landslips
Progress is being made in a major project that involves the installation of large rocks on the beach at Folkestone Warren, so that the coastal railway between Folkestone and Dover can be protected and ensuring that passenger trains can continue to run safely. Since last summer, contractors working for Network Rail have been securing the […]
Scarborough’s clocktower shines after major restoration
A painstaking restoration of the clocktower has been completed as part of the Scarborough station upgrade. The £14 million project – preserving the grade II-listed building’s historical character – includes a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The waiting room and ticket office are also being revamped to improve passenger experience at the station, […]