DCRail has launched a new short-haul rail freight service carrying recycled asphalt planings from Angerstein Wharf in Greenwich to Purfleet, supported by barge deliveries that keep hundreds of heavy trucks out of central London.
Category: UK
Alstom employee retires after 50 years service
Alstom has celebrated Movements Manager Ken Davies’ career as he retires following more than 50 years’ service on Britain’s railways. A fitting send-off was organised at Alstom’s Liverpool Traincare Centre on Friday 29 August, where he was surrounded by many of the trains he had worked on over the last five decades – including a […]
Bexley railway station subway to close as safer, step-free access is now available
The pedestrian subway at Bexley station will be closed permanently from Saturday 6 September, because of significant structural defects found in the underpass. Customers will be able to use the new lifts and footbridge opened in 2024 for step-free access around the station. South Eastern Railway has made the decision to close the subway following […]
Poet Laureate marks railway bicentenary with commemorative poem
The 200th anniversary of the modern railway has been celebrated with a commemorative poem from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage CBE. Titled ‘The Longest Train In The World’, the poem is published today (29 August) as part of Railway 200, a national celebration of the past, present and future of the railway, exploring how this British […]
Emergency closure of level crossing after string of safety alerts
A level crossing near the Metrocentre in Gateshead has been closed for safety reasons after concerns about people putting themselves at risk. Network Rail worked with Gateshead Council in responding to the serious concerns about the Skiff Inn pedestrian crossing at Swalwell. A temporary traffic regulation notice has ben put in place, with a longer-term […]
CrossCountry unveils landmark street art in Leeds
CrossCountry has teamed up with Global Street Art, Europe’s leading producer of hand-painted murals, to create a giant mural that visually encapsulates the story of what has – and continues to – make Leeds a vibrant cultural hub. Via the 14-metre-high mural, artist Elle Koziupa brings together the important elements that connect the past, present […]
Midlands Rail Hub looks to the future with preferred alliance partners
The biggest railway upgrade in the Midlands has taken a huge step forward after four companies were identified as preferred partners for the scheme. Midlands Rail Hub, which could cost around £1.75 billion if delivered in full, will transform journeys and better connect people with opportunities, jobs, and new houses. The government’s recent spending review […]