Alstom has welcomed the first-ever passenger service in to its Widnes modernisation facility. On Saturday 6 September, a UK Railtours charter – The Industria Ditat – visited the 13,000 m² Alstom Transport Technology Centre as it traversed rare track across the British network on its journey between Hertfordshire and North Wales. The Latin phrase ‘Industria […]
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HS2 fossil finds go on display at Oxford University
A selection of fossils discovered during the construction of the HS2 rail project has gone on display to the public for the first time. The temporary display at Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) includes finds made by contractors working on cuttings and tunnels across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Northants. The fossils include the […]
Metro’s first ever train is donated to North East Museums
The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first ever train, which dates back to the mid-1970s, is set for a new lease of life with North East Museums. Metro carriage 4001 has been donated to North East Museums by Nexus, preserving a unique part of the region’s railway heritage. The Stephenson Steam Railway in North Tyneside has […]
Nine-day closure of the East Suffolk line for major track renewals
Passengers travelling on the East Suffolk line are advised to check before they travel between Saturday 25 October and Sunday 2 November, when the line will be closed between Westerfield and Halesworth for essential track renewal work. Much of the track in this area is over 100 years old and needs to be replaced to […]
Salford Crescent station upgrades will see weekend railway closure
Passengers travelling between Manchester and Bolton are being advised of changes to journeys this weekend during ongoing upgrades at Salford Crescent station. Network Rail is investing £21 million by building an additional third platform served by a new staircase and lift from the ticket office and footbridge. While construction over recent months has been taking […]
Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed
New images have been released today to mark the completion of civil engineering works on HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct – the UK’s new longest rail bridge. The 2.1-mile-long structure carries Britain’s new high-speed railway across a series of roads, lakes, the River Colne and the Grand Union Canal, north west of London. Trains will operate […]
TPE welcomes new finance director
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as its new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led major finance transformation programmes in fast-moving and complex organisations. She also has direct industry experience, having spent six years at Network Rail, with three years as […]
LNER reports data breach involving customer details
LNER has announced it has been made aware of unauthorised access to files managed by a third-party supplier, which involves customer contact details and some information about previous journeys. It stresses, no bank, payment card, or password information has been affected. The company says it is treating the matter with the highest priority and is […]
Network Rail and Samaritans record increase in life-saving interventions on World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail is reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when someone may be in emotional distress near the railway and how to safely take action. The call comes as Network Rail marks the 15th anniversary […]