On 21 June, Severn Valley Railway (SVR) shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of a special resolution authorising the company’s conversion into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The resolution required the support of at least 75% of voting shareholders in order for this first part of the railway’s organisational restructure to go ahead. The company […]
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ROSCOs funding research to enhance rail safety and performance
Four of Britain’s rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) are supporting cross-industry research projects led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). These initiatives aim to enhance both the operational efficiency and safety performance for the entire rail industry.Working together, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Eversholt Rail, and Rock Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
State-of-the-art Piccadilly line trains to begin operating in 2026
The new Piccadilly line trains, which will transform journeys for millions of customers on one of the Underground’s busiest lines, will begin operating in the second half of 2026. These new trains offer 10% more capacity, walk-through air-conditioned carriages, wider double doorways for easier boarding, real-time digital displays and on-board CCTV for added security. The […]
Network Rail enlists hawks to prevent a halt in station’s £14 million overhaul
Network Rail has enlisted the services of a feathered enforcer to help prevent costly delays to its £14 million refurbishment of Scarborough station. Maverick, a 15-month-old harris hawk, puts in two shifts a week at the coastal rail terminus – keeping gulls and crows from settling on the soon-to-be-replaced roof. Old slates have been removed […]
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent unite to reduce operational costs
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent have united to create South Eastern Railway, joining under a single leadership team to increase investment and deliver greater efficiency for passengers, with the goal of reducing operational costs by £50 million each year. South Eastern Railway will be overseen by Southeastern Managing Director Steve White under a streamlined structure, […]
Telent hits milestone in SCADA rollout
Telent has reached a significant milestone in its nationwide rollout of its new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for Network Rail, seeing several sites go live and the UK’s first remote secure test completed. At Rugby, Telent has completed the testing for the country’s first remote securing of electrical infrastructure on the West […]
Mike Brown announced as chair of HS2 Ltd as Transport Secretary reveals project reset
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Mike Brown will be taking over as HS2 Ltd Chair, working alongside CEO Mark Wild to deliver a programme reset, including reviewing the costs and schedule, renegotiating HS2’s large construction contracts, and reviewing HS2 Ltd’s skills and structure. The Transport Secretary has asked Mark Wild to be ready […]
Nationwide transport networks must be against climate threats
A new report published yesterday (Wednesday 18 June) underscores the need to adapt transport networks to withstand escalating climate risks and shows how this investment will yield significant economic returns. Titled Transport resilience in a changing climate – The case for investment, the report outlines how targeted, forward-thinking investment can safeguard infrastructure, reduce long-term costs, […]