Arup and SYSTRA, in a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with strategic delivery partner Skanska, have secured a position on Network Rail’s prestigious Eastern Region Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF). The £300 million framework, which spans five years with potential for a three-year extension, will oversee multi-disciplinary design and development services, including the Northern Powerhouse […]
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New report highlights ScotRail’s £4 billion contribution to Scotland
Ahead of the third anniversary of ScotRail’s return to public ownership, a new report by Steer – a transport and infrastructure consultancy – has revealed ScotRail’s £4 billion contribution to Scotland’s economy. The independent analysis outlines the train operator’s contribution to supporting jobs, driving regional growth, and making Scotland’s society and economy greener. The findings […]
Reading station turns 185-years-old
Reading station turned 185-years-old on Friday 29 March, having opened its doors in 1840 as a temporary terminus for Brunel’s Great Western Railway while engineers continued building the line to Bristol, the eventual final stop on the line. In marking its 185th year, Reading station has much to celebrate. Since the launch of Network Rail’s […]
Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces retirement
Sir Andrew Haines, chief executive of Network Rail, has advised the board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025. Sir Andrew Haines joined Network Rail in August 2018. During his seven years as chief executive, Andrew has maintained a relentless focus on putting passengers first to make Network Rail a […]
Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend
Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend are being warned of changes to services while engineering upgrades take place. The work, which will help provide better and more reliable journeys for passengers and freight services, means the railway will be closed at certain locations along the Chiltern main line on Saturday […]
Lancashire trial aims to increase travel confidence of older and disabled passengers
A trial set to take place in Lancashire aims to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people who use the rail network across the North of England. In April, the train operator Northern will test a new scheme that enables people on its services between Preston and Colne to alert the conductor of their […]
Railway worker uncovers 150 years of family history linked to the rail industry
A railway booking office clerk from Buckinghamshire has spoken about her family’s incredible 150-year association with the rail industry on the latest edition of London Northwestern Railway’s (LNR) popular “On The Rails” podcast. Eileen Rogers has worked in the industry for thirty years. Starting out in catering on the first-class carriages for Intercity trains, she […]
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis appointed to Northern Powerhouse Rail design framework
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis, working together in a 50:50 joint venture, have been appointed by Network Rail to support the design of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), Network North, and the Enhancements Portfolio within Network Rail Eastern region. The appointment reinforces the position of both companies as key partners in shaping the […]
Nine weekends of work to begin on West Coast Main Line
Passengers are being reminded that a series of weekend engineering works will mean changes to services on the West Coast Main Line from this Saturday (29 March). In Scotland, between Carstairs and the border, teams will complete track renewals, drainage improvements and infrastructure maintenance on weekends between this Saturday and Sunday June 8. South of […]