It is a major theme in the world of Russian rail freight: the Eastern Polygon. It includes the Baikal-Amur Mainline and the Trans-Siberian line, vital…
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Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail makes major upgrades
Train services into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades near Queenstown Road. The work will improve safety and reliability on one of the country’s busiest railways. More than 350 engineers will renew track, switches and crossings, and conductor […]
Royal recognition for University of Southampton rail research
Engineers at the University of Southampton are leading the way in ensuring the UK’s railways are future proofed and resilient to climate change – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions. Their work has saved billions of pounds of public money and improved the resilience of the ageing rail network. The University’s […]
Road reopens after work to Frome railway bridge
Network Rail has completed work to refurbish Portway railway bridge in Frome, with the road under the bridge now open again. The bridge, built in the 1970s, has been strengthened to prevent faults developing in the future. With the work now complete, the A362 that runs under the has reopened to all traffic. Additional steel […]
TransPennine Express set to recruit up to 53 new conductors across its network
TransPennine Express (TPE) is looking for up to 53 new conductors to join its network across the North of England in the next year. The roles are part of an on-going process to recruit as and when existing staff members retire, earn promotions or join another company. Successful applicants will join the train operator’s talent […]