Maritime Transport, owned by Medlog, the logistics arm of MSC, has begun deploying its first electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) across the UK
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High Speed Rail Group announces Balfour Beatty as newest member
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has welcomed infrastructure provider Balfour Beatty as its newest member. With extensive experience in rail and infrastructure, Balfour Beatty brings strong technical capability to HSRG. Through the Balfour Beatty VINCI joint venture, the company is designing and building major civil infrastructure for HS2 – including the 90km main works in the […]
ScotRail thanks customers as 120,000 return to Glasgow Central
ScotRail is thanking customers for returning to rail travel with the resumption of the normal timetable at Glasgow Central High Level. On Wednesday 25 March, the first day of the restored timetable, ScotRail recorded around 120,000 passenger journeys at Glasgow Central as people used the train to return to work, education, and for leisure travel. […]
Greek Street roundabout reopens after £20 million upgrade
A new railway bridge supporting a four-way roundabout above the West Coast Main Line in Stockport has reopened after a year-long overhaul. Traffic restrictions were lifted on the evening of Friday 27 March at around 8pm. Network Rail has invested £20 million completely replacing Greek Street bridge to secure both the road above and railway […]
Major engineering work at Folkestone Warren to protect against landslips
Progress is being made in a major project that involves the installation of large rocks on the beach at Folkestone Warren, so that the coastal railway between Folkestone and Dover can be protected and ensuring that passenger trains can continue to run safely. Since last summer, contractors working for Network Rail have been securing the […]
Scarborough’s clocktower shines after major restoration
A painstaking restoration of the clocktower has been completed as part of the Scarborough station upgrade. The £14 million project – preserving the grade II-listed building’s historical character – includes a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The waiting room and ticket office are also being revamped to improve passenger experience at the station, […]
Northern offers free travel to Bedlington Terrier owners when town’s new station opens
Passengers with a famous breed of dog named after Bedlington will be offered free travel when the town’s new station is open. It is the sixth and final new station on the Northumberland Line, which reopened to passengers in December 2024 – for the first time in 60 years. Around 1.3 million journeys have been […]
Major push scheduled for TransPennine Route Upgrade
Throughout May and June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will take another huge step in delivering faster, more frequent trains on a greener railway across the North, through a series of engineering works between Huddersfield and Leeds. From Saturday 2 May until Monday 25 May, 56 engineering trains will be deployed along this stretch of […]
Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header
Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats. One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with […]