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RailStaff Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The Shortlist Is Here! It’s been an incredible year at RailStaff Awards HQ — and it’s all thanks to you! A huge thank-you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for their rail heroes. From apprentices and engineers to customer service stars and training managers, this year’s nominations celebrate the very best […]
RailStaff Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The Shortlist Is Here! It’s been an incredible year at RailStaff Awards HQ — and it’s all thanks to you! A huge thank-you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for their rail heroes. From apprentices and engineers to customer service stars and training managers, this year’s nominations celebrate the very best […]
Planned improvement work and strike action means no trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare
Great Western Railway services between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare will be affected by rail improvement work taking this weekend. With strike action affecting CrossCountry services, this means there will also be no train services between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton on Saturday. Engineering works will affect train services on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October: Ben […]
Network Rail to carry out vital upgrades in Dorset to improve the line between Poole and Dorchester
Engineers will be strengthening a railway embankment in Hamworthy and improving drainage at the Poole sidings to help protect the railway from flooding and improve long-term reliability Customers travelling in Dorset are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete their journeys as buses replace trains between Saturday 15 and Friday 21 November […]
South African Minister of Transport visits South Wales Metro
Transport for Wales (TfW) has recently welcomed South Africa’s Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy to the new South Wales Metro depot at Taff’s Well. The visit was part of a wider UK engagement on learning from international best practices in rail and transport infrastructure. TfW provided a detailed insight into how a devolved nation manages […]
PBH Rail Group’s Civils division marks milestone first year with impressive turnover
Railway engineering and design specialist PBH Rail Group is marking a year of significant growth as its Civils Division celebrates its first anniversary, having amassed a turnover of almost £500k in its first year of operation. The new division has quickly established itself as a key contributor to PBH Rail’s expanding portfolio, playing a significant […]