Sustainable materials supplier GRS has celebrated delivering a landmark 20 million tonnes (Mt) of primary and secondary aggregates to HS2 while exceeding performance, compliance and sustainability standards. Representing more than 80% of the bulk fill aggregates used along the 230km route, the 20Mt achievement was delivered through GRS subsidiary Rail Stone Solutions, establishing the firm […]
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Ashford to Borough Green line closing for railway upgrades in May
Passengers are being asked to plan ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green in the last week of May. Major improvement work is set to take place between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green stations from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, and passengers are […]
New training centre provides a boost as Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
Network Rail’s new training facility in Doncaster is already making a difference in helping apprentices develop the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway. In the past year, Network Rail has welcomed 290 joiners into its apprenticeship programmes. This forms part of the organisation’s wider commitment to developing skilled talent, with 1,780 apprentices […]