The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery. HS2’s 880-metre Copthall ‘green’ tunnel near West Ruislip has been created using 1.2 million cubic metres of material excavated during construction of the line’s nearby twin-bore Northolt tunnel. Originally planned as an open […]
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HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel
The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery. HS2’s 880-metre Copthall ‘green’ tunnel near West Ruislip has been created using 1.2 million cubic metres of material excavated during construction of the line’s nearby twin-bore Northolt tunnel. Originally planned as an open […]
GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year
GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]
GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year
GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]
£47,000 grant funds digital information screens at North Norfolk stations
New digital information screens have been installed at four North Norfolk stations to help visitors access local travel, tourism and visitor information. The touchscreens have been installed at Sheringham, Cromer, Hoveton & Wroxham, and North Walsham stations, thanks to a £47,778 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The project, submitted by North […]
£47,000 grant funds digital information screens at North Norfolk stations
New digital information screens have been installed at four North Norfolk stations to help visitors access local travel, tourism and visitor information. The touchscreens have been installed at Sheringham, Cromer, Hoveton & Wroxham, and North Walsham stations, thanks to a £47,778 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The project, submitted by North […]
RIA appoints Simon Scott as new technical & innovation director
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has the appointment of Simon Scott as its new technical & innovation director. Scott is a highly experienced senior leader within the UK railway industry and joins RIA to lead its technical and innovation agenda at a pivotal time, as the sector prepares for the establishment of Great British Railways […]