New community orchards have been established at ScotRail stations across the country as part of a community project. ScotRail has partnered with Thatchers Cider to plant apple trees at three stations, helping to create welcoming spaces for customers and local communities. Trees have been established at Cardross, Dumfries, and Aberdour stations, with a range of […]
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NRL wins eight-year hand grinding contract for Network Rail
Maintenance specialists NRL have secured a new five-year contract with Network Rail, with extensions allowing it to reach eight years, to deliver its hand grinding services that will see the business reach 30 years of continued service by 2034. Initially commencing work on the contract to assist Network Rail’s S&C grinding fleet in 2004, NRL’s […]
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 […]
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 […]