A former Suffolk wetland at Cattawade has been restored back to its original state in the first project of its kind in the East of England, to increase biodiversity and improve climate resilience along the railway. The almost seven hectare site was drained nearly 180 years ago to protect the railway embankment of the London […]
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Suffolk wetlands restored to improve biodiversity and climate resilience
A former Suffolk wetland at Cattawade has been restored back to its original state in the first project of its kind in the East of England, to increase biodiversity and improve climate resilience along the railway. The almost seven hectare site was drained nearly 180 years ago to protect the railway embankment of the London […]
Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO
Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO, bringing 16 years of hands-on experience at Chevron Group. Tim brings with him deep operational experience across multiple regulated infrastructure sectors including Highways and Utilities. During his time at Chevron, he led the Group of businesses covering Traffic Management, Safety Fencing, Arboriculture and Environmental Services, as well as […]
Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO
Tim Cockayne joins Readypower Group as CEO, bringing 16 years of hands-on experience at Chevron Group. Tim brings with him deep operational experience across multiple regulated infrastructure sectors including Highways and Utilities. During his time at Chevron, he led the Group of businesses covering Traffic Management, Safety Fencing, Arboriculture and Environmental Services, as well as […]
Network Rail makes new deal to run depots, offices, and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots, and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms. The Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CoPPA), Network Rail’s second within a […]
Network Rail makes new deal to run depots, offices, and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots, and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms. The Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CoPPA), Network Rail’s second within a […]
GB Railfreight secures contract to transport Cornish china clay
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has secured a two-year contract with Imerys to transport china clay from local Cornish rail sites to Fowey Docks and Cliffe Vale in Staffordshire, reinforcing its commitment to growing rail freight in the South West of England. Kaolin, mined in Cornwall, is a critical raw material used in a wide range of […]
GB Railfreight secures contract to transport Cornish china clay
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has secured a two-year contract with Imerys to transport china clay from local Cornish rail sites to Fowey Docks and Cliffe Vale in Staffordshire, reinforcing its commitment to growing rail freight in the South West of England. Kaolin, mined in Cornwall, is a critical raw material used in a wide range of […]
AtkinsRéalis appoints new global market lead for rail
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Colette Carroll OBE as global market lead for rail to accelerate the company’s growth in this market and connect clients with the full range of its capabilities across regions. The appointment comes amid sustained global investment in rail, reflecting AtkinsRéalis’ commitment to positioning itself to capitalise on opportunities and help clients navigate […]
Alstom and OCS improve Pendolino cleaning at Polmadie
Alstom and its contractors OCS have developed an enhanced cleaning technique for Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet, ensuring the train’s windscreens leave the Glasgow Traincare Centre spotless. Tim Barton, train presentation manager at Alstom, and Jason Stuart, cleaning manager at OCS, have made use of mobile staging at the depot in Polmadie that – with […]