One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]
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Network Rail gears up for Autumn as ‘Ctrl Alt Deleaf’ takes to the tracks
Leaves are browning, autumn is around the corner and Network Rail is gearing up for its annual multi-million-pound battle against Mother Nature and ‘leaves on the line’, aiming to keep millions of passengers and trains safe and moving over the next three months. Network Rail has invested over £100 million to tackle ‘leaves on the […]
£135,000 toilet pod boosts accessibility at Brough station
TransPennine Express (TPE) has delivered Brough station’s first-ever toilet facility with the launch of a brand-new, fully accessible toilet pod. The £135,000 investment provides passengers with a fully accessible toilet. The facility includes handrails, a stoma shelf, and a baby changing unit, ensuring it meets the needs of a wide range of customers. Access is […]
Industry makes progress on cost effective rail safety decisions
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today welcomed the progress made by industry towards the recommendations it set out as part of joint work with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and Network Rail to improve health and safety decision making. The regulator’s recommendations were designed to help the GB rail industry […]
Railway training centre taking shape as public votes to decide name
Progress is being made on creating an exciting new railway training centre in Doncaster – with a week left in the public vote to decide its name. The former National College for High Speed Rail is being brought back into use by Network Rail, in partnership with City of Doncaster Council. The three-storey centre, in […]
Whitehaven tunnel repair update for passengers and residents
Passengers and residents are being advised of long-term plans for the Cumbrian Coast Line after the closure of Whitehaven tunnel. Following the discovery of historic mine workings ahead of a planned track renewal specialist engineers have been working to deliver a lasting solution for the line. The extent of the work needed means Bransty tunnel, […]
Tunnel tours celebrate Railway 200 and Birmingham Heritage Week
Thirty people have been behind the scenes at Birmingham New Street to celebrate the city’s heritage and the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. The lucky visitors, who won tickets as part of a Birmingham Heritage Week ballot, were able to walk the 400-metre-long tunnel, connecting the Mailbox to the station. The […]
Minimal disruption to passengers during East Midlands bridge replacement
Network Rail will soon begin major reconstruction work at Kirk Hill bridge in Sutton Bonington – with minimal disruption to train services. The project will see the structure demolished and replaced with a new bridge which offers a range of benefits. These include: The demolition of the existing bridge will take place on Thursday 25 […]