Category: UK

Service resumes following Cumbria derailment on West Coast Mainline

Train services are once again running between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption caused by a derailment on Monday morning. The incident occurred near Shap, in Cumbria, following a suspected landslip in the area. Passengers on the train involved in the derailment – travelling from Glasgow Central to Euston – had to be evacuated to […]

Rail Minister makes statement on Accessibility Roadmap

The government has unveiled a new Accessibility Roadmap aimed at removing long-standing barriers for disabled passengers on Britain’s railways. Announced by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, the initiative sets out practical steps to improve accessibility ahead of the creation of Great British Railways, with a focus on delivering real, measurable change across the network. Rail […]

Arup appoints John Fagan as global rail leader

Arup has announced the appointment of John Fagan as global business leader for rail. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, John’s expertise spans operational planning, business case development, feasibility studies, front-end engineering, and technical leadership on complex rail programmes. John has played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects including the TransPennine […]

Changing video consumption habits create data challenge

A new report confirms video consumption habits are changing, creating a data challenge for enterprise technology leaders. For the first time, more than half (52.7%) of all broadcaster television content in the UK is being watched via apps rather than t…

Update on train derailment at Shap

Network Rail has released a statement following yesterday’s (3 November) derailment of a train at Shap, in Cumbria. A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Engineers have worked through the night with our contractors to successfully move the train. Immediately following this teams began the complex work to repair the damage to overhead lines, track and signalling as […]

Railway re-opens between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill following £9m programme of essential improvement works

The railway has reopened between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings following the completion of a £9 million programme of essential improvement works. Passengers using the railway between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and between Bexhill and Hastings have been thanked for their patience while the work took place between Saturday 25 October […]

Paul Groves joins GTR as new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest train operator, has welcomed Paul Groves as its new Train Services Director for Thameslink and Great Northern. Paul started working at GTR in October and has hit the ground running learning how the business operates. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience in rail, beginning his career […]