Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken. Last week (1 May), the SVR signed a contract with civil engineering contractor […]
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Network Rail bridge now in use as Newquay Strategic Route opens
The Newquay Strategic Route – a new road to improve transport links and unlock economic growth in Newquay – has opened to the public, with Network Rail’s new bridge over the railway now in use. The Newquay Strategic Route, built by the Duchy of Cornwall and Cornwall Council, provides a new link between the south […]
Greater Anglia marks Deaf Awareness Week 2025
Greater Anglia is reminding customers about its partnership with a British Sign Language interpreter service during Deaf Awareness Week. Earlier this year, the train operator partnered with SignLive, which provides remote British Sign Language interpreting on demand. Deaf Awareness Week runs from 5-11 May, and Greater Anglia is advising customers who are deaf or hard […]
Essential work to repair Victorian-era Bee Network tunnel to start this weekend
Essential engineering work to ensure a Victorian-era tunnel remains safe will result in a reduced tram service on the Bury line this weekend. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run between Crumpsall and Bury on Saturday (May 10) or between Whitefield and Bury on Sunday (May […]
Multi-million-pound bridge replacement to begin next week in Bedfordshire
Harlington station is set to go through a significant transformation as work begins to replace its ageing footbridge with a modern structure designed to last for 120 years. The project represents a £7.9 million investment that will enhance reliability and safety for passengers for years to come. The new footbridge will replace decades-old infrastructure, making […]
LNER declares 22 May “225 Day” to celebrate its Intercity stalwarts
Trains which have carried generations of customers across millions of miles of railway are set to be celebrated by LNER. Nearly 40 years ago, InterCity 225 trains were introduced on the East Coast Main Line following electrification of the route. The trains currently work alongside the LNER Azuma fleet, having originally complemented the famous Intercity […]