Transport for London (TfL) has appointed EDF Renewables UK, through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, to generate and deliver green electricity via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) over 15 years. The contract will see a new solar facility built in Longfield, Essex, and renewable energy generated for the Tube. The facility will also […]
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Lumo launches new gender-neutral uniforms with a focus on sustainability
Open-access train operator Lumo has launched new gender-neutral uniforms which have been created with a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact. The uniforms are being rolled out across Lumo’s Newcastle-based team who welcome passengers on daily services between Edinburgh and London, marking a key step in the company’s commitment to both inclusivity and sustainability. The […]
TPE driver given send-off to remember after 40 years’ service
After an incredible four decades of service a TransPennine Express (TPE) train driver has been given a send-off to remember. Ian Carver, 62, who lives in Warrington and works out of Liverpool Lime Street, took to the tracks one final time on Friday 20 June, driving the 11:22 service from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool. But […]
Quarry rail link reopened after 60 years
The rail link at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Horton quarry in Yorkshire has been reinstated as part of the company’s strategy to improve its network of rail connected quarries and depots. Horton quarry, which has been producing limestone and high-quality gritstone since 1889, is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and its original rail siding […]
Network Rail awards new five-year rail supply contracts
Network Rail has today concluded its new rail supply contracts for the provision of almost 450,000 tonnes of rail for the five years to 2030. The contracts have been awarded to British Steel, Saarstahl Rail and Voestalpine, with Arcelor Mittal also able to supply on an ad-hoc basis. Clive Berrington, group director railway business services, […]
HS2 completes three-day Northants viaduct slide
HS2 has revealed new timelapse footage showing engineers carefully sliding a 1,300-tonne viaduct deck into position near the Northants village of Thorpe Mandeville. The steel and concrete deck of the Lower Thorpe viaduct – which stretches for 220 metres – was assembled to one side before being slid into position in just three days, reaching […]
A step closer to faster, greener services across the Pennines
On Friday 20 June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) engineers completed the latest series of upgrade work between Huddersfield and Leeds. Over 3km of track was renewed throughout the area, which will enable smoother, more reliable journeys, whilst vital drainage and tunnel work was also undertaken, allowing for further track work in the future. Fifty-five foundations […]