Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being given advance notice of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades taking place in February next year. Network Rail will invest £7.9 million to improve tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station which date back to the 1980s. Teams will replace […]
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Port Talbot level crossing reopens following safety improvements to address misuse
Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near Margam, reopens following essential works to improve safety. The crossing, which carries a public footpath over the South Wales Main Line, was temporarily closed in June 2025 due to repeated incidents of unsafe behaviour by members of the public – […]
TPE invests in Liverpool depot to improve facilities for staff
TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new facilities at its Liverpool depot following a £580,000 investment. The move sees the train operator more than double its workspace and provide improved facilities for up to 150 staff. The new space includes meeting rooms, a dedicated occupational health room, a traincrew gym, 16 hot desks, and a driver […]
SWR to stage ‘farewell tour’ for iconic commuter trains
South Western Railway (SWR) is staging a farewell tour for its Class 455 trains on Sunday 21 December. SWR’s fleet of red trains, which transport customers from the likes of Guildford, Twickenham, and Windsor to London Waterloo, will be retired by the end of the year. SWR’s new fleet of Arterio trains is being rolled […]
