DP World London Gateway is strengthening its inland connections as changing shipping patterns bring increased container volumes to the port.
Category: UK
Network Rail gears up for £133 investment in Britain’s railway this May
Network Rail is set to undertake more than 630 projects across Britain’s railway during the early and late May Bank holidays. These projects are designed to keep the majority of the network open for travel as usual while making significant improvements to the railway infrastructure. Railways are usually quieter during weekends, particularly on key commuter […]
British Sign Language totems to make Scotland’s Railway more accessible
Scotland’s Railway has taken another step forward in its commitment to making rail services accessible for all, with the installation of new British Sign Language (BSL) totems at four major stations across the country. The totems – which provide real-time travel information in BSL – have been installed at Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, […]
Hanson & Hall appoints new managing director
Hanson & Hall Rail Services Solutions Ltd has appointed Paul Willerton to the position of managing director. Paul has been with the company since the beginning of 2023 and has been promoted from the position of head of human resources planning and talent acquisition. He takes over from Jason Hall, the founder of the business. […]
Final steam train signalled by Farncombe, Petersfield, and Haslemere signal boxes
Saturday 26 April marked a moment of railway history as the final steam train was signalled through the railway by three signal boxes between Farncombe and Petersfield. The final steam train sent through by the retiring signal boxes was the Merchant Navy Class Clan Line No. 35028, hauling the first leg of the Great Britain […]
Accessibility upgrades provide further improvements to Stoneleigh station in Surrey
Stoneleigh has become the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step free, following the completion of a £9.1m investment to improve accessibility. A new covered footbridge replaces the existing structure at Stoneleigh station, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station. New lighting […]
‘Major milestone’ reached as 250,000 journeys are made on the Northumberland Line
Northern said the major milestone was reached this week, after it began running passenger trains on the line in December, for the first time in 60 years. Services call at Newcastle, Manors and new stations in Seaton Delaval, Newsham and Ashington, with a journey along the entire route taking around 35 minutes and a single […]
Engineers work their magic on world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
A team of specialist engineers have cast a protective spell over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with the completion of a year-long, £3.4 million restoration project. The structure in the Scottish Highlands, made famous worldwide by the Harry Potter films, has undergone an extensive maintenance programme to safeguard its future for generations to come. Network Rail, […]
Arriva Group submits open access rail application to connect Newcastle and Brighton, via London Gatwick
Arriva Group has today announced it is submitting an open access application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to introduce a new direct rail service between Newcastle and Brighton, via London Gatwick, providing vital connectivity for underserved communities along the route. Arriva’s application, to be formally notified to Network Rail today, makes use […]