Arup has announced the appointment of John Fagan as global business leader for rail. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, John’s expertise spans operational planning, business case development, feasibility studies, front-end engineering, and technical leadership on complex rail programmes. John has played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects including the TransPennine […]
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Update on train derailment at Shap
Network Rail has released a statement following yesterday’s (3 November) derailment of a train at Shap, in Cumbria. A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Engineers have worked through the night with our contractors to successfully move the train. Immediately following this teams began the complex work to repair the damage to overhead lines, track and signalling as […]
Bravery of Injured LNER Colleague Recognised
The extraordinary bravery of the LNER colleague who was seriously injured in Saturday’s (1 November 2025) incident at Huntingdon station, has been recognised. Samir Zitouni, who is 48 and known to many as Sam, has been a valued member of the LNER team for over 20-years, working onboard as a Customer Experience Host. His role […]
Railway re-opens between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill following £9m programme of essential improvement works
The railway has reopened between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings following the completion of a £9 million programme of essential improvement works. Passengers using the railway between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and between Bexhill and Hastings have been thanked for their patience while the work took place between Saturday 25 October […]
Paul Groves joins GTR as new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest train operator, has welcomed Paul Groves as its new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern. Paul started working at GTR in October and has hit the ground running learning how the business operates. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience in rail, beginning his career […]
Office of Rail and Road Makes Significant Data Investment
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has made a significant investment in data staff and spending of more than £930,000 over the last three years to strengthen its data capability and support better and stronger rail and road networks. The ORR has heavily invested in both people and technology to enhance how it gathers, […]
RAIB Report: Pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing
RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing, London Borough of Croydon, 23 January 2025. Summary At about 08:03 on Thursday 23 January 2025, an 11-year-old child was struck and fatally injured by a passenger train at Bourneview footpath crossing, near Kenley in the London Borough […]
The ORR Authorises GB Railfreight’s Class 99 For UK Operations
GB Railfreight is proud to announce that its new fleet of Class 99 bimodal locomotives has received Authorisation for Placing Into Service (APIS) from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR). This ORR approval confirms that the Class 99 meets all essential requirements for safety, accessibility, environmental standards, and technical compatibility. The APIS milestone […]