Trains have been running on the new Clifton Bridge in Cumbria after a £60m project to replace the bridge.
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University Technology Park will be first stop for Coventry Very Light Rail
Coventry University’s Technology Centre will be the first stop on a pioneering new tram network set to be built in the city. Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for its Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network, designed to showcase the huge benefits of the technology. The initial 800 metre section will run […]
Dalcour Maclaren names new managing director
Infrastructure consultant Dalcour Maclaren has appointed Pete Whipp MISEP as its new managing director, with immediate effect. Pete has nearly 20 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, with a background managing multidisciplinary environmental teams to deliver solutions for clients. He joins Dalcour Maclaren from RSK Group, where he spent 15 years in senior leadership roles, including […]
South Eastern Railway rolls out flood-warning cameras at high-risk sites
South Eastern Railway is trialling new flood warning camera technology at five high-risk locations to help keep trains running safely and reliably during severe weather. The solar-powered cameras, supplied by Vision Link – a company already working with the Environment Agency and Network Rail – will provide live visual monitoring of track and drainage conditions […]
Behind the scenes as Balgray Station footbridge and lifts installed
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening after engineers successfully installed its footbridge and lifts this week. Balgray Station is being built to serve the growing community around Barrhead and strengthen connections to and from Glasgow. It aims to make it easier for people to travel for […]