Germany’s national rail freight operator DB Cargo has achieved some financial successes in the first half of 2025. Its operating losses dropped substantially. However, so…
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East West Rail ‘pop-up archaeology museums’ bring past to life
Two free events are taking place in Bedford and Milton Keynes in August for people to explore the archaeological discoveries unearthed near the region that will be connected by East West Rail. The ‘pop-up museums’ are being held in advance of archaeological investigations planned ahead of work to deliver the 95 miles of track which […]
Balfour Beatty unveils £7.2 million AI investment:transforming how Britain builds
Balfour Beatty today announces a £7.2 million investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot — one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry. Unlike publicly available tools, the AI-powered assistant embedded within Microsoft 365 applications will operate securely within Balfour Beatty’s compliant and confidential IT environment. Supporting the Group’s workforce […]
Surveys result in closure of railway between Whitehaven and Corkicle
Cumbrian Coast Line passengers are being advised the railway between Whitehaven and Corkicle will remain closed after recent surveys. Network Rail has been working inside Bransty Tunnel for the last five days carrying out assessments ahead of a full track and drainage renewal in August and September. It involved doing tests to assess any weight limits needed […]
