Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users. Motorists are advised to leave more time for journeys while Network Rail teams work around the clock to carry out essential improvements at Holton le Moor, Brigg, […]
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Amey earns Investors in People Platinum accreditation
Amey has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded recognising its people-first approach to leadership, workforce development, and inclusive culture. The achievement was celebrated at a launch event on 30 April at Amey’s Furnival Street office, attended by representatives from Investors in People, members of the Amey executive team, and our […]
Island Line services resume following critical repairs to historic Ryde Pier
Island Line services from Ryde Pier to Shanklin have resumed today (Friday 2 May)following a complex programme to repair and refurbish the historic structure. The first service departed Ryde St Johns station at 05:23 and arrived at Ryde Pier Head station at 05:29, while the first train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin departed at […]
Ealing residents benefit from HS2’s long-term investment
Two standout HS2 apprentices from Ealing have proven that hard work really does pay off, as they will now reap the benefits of a free university education and a four-year extension to their employment contracts. When Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte Thomas successfully completed their two-year apprenticeships with Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra (BBVS), HS2’s construction partner […]
Green light for £32 million Golborne station
Plans to deliver a new £32 million train station in Golborne have reached a milestone moment. Wigan Council has given the green light to the planning application for the station and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have appointed a local company to design it. Greater Manchester has ambitious plans to bring eight commuter rail lines […]
TPE invests more than £600k to upgrade traincrew facilities at Newcastle depot
Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has invested £602,720 to significantly upgrade its staff facilities for staff at its depot in Newcastle. A new break room at Gunner House depot was officially opened on Monday 28 April by Simon Weston CBE, TPE’s new mental health ambassador and includes a new gym kitted out with a treadmill, […]
Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Chepstow urged to check before travelling this May
Passengers are advised to check their journeys between Gloucester and Chepstow ahead of essential engineering work in May. From Monday 12 to Friday 16 May (inclusive), Network Rail will be working in several locations to help maintain a safe and reliable railway for years to come. At Newnham-on-Severn, work will take place in the railway […]