Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being given advance notice of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades taking place in February next year. Network Rail will invest £7.9 million to improve tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station which date back to the 1980s. Teams will replace […]
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Port Talbot level crossing reopens following safety improvements to address misuse
Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near Margam, reopens following essential works to improve safety. The crossing, which carries a public footpath over the South Wales Main Line, was temporarily closed in June 2025 due to repeated incidents of unsafe behaviour by members of the public – […]
TPE invests in Liverpool depot to improve facilities for staff
TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new facilities at its Liverpool depot following a £580,000 investment. The move sees the train operator more than double its workspace and provide improved facilities for up to 150 staff. The new space includes meeting rooms, a dedicated occupational health room, a traincrew gym, 16 hot desks, and a driver […]
SWR to stage ‘farewell tour’ for iconic commuter trains
South Western Railway (SWR) is staging a farewell tour for its Class 455 trains on Sunday 21 December. SWR’s fleet of red trains, which transport customers from the likes of Guildford, Twickenham, and Windsor to London Waterloo, will be retired by the end of the year. SWR’s new fleet of Arterio trains is being rolled […]
Passengers asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.
With just over three months to go, rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being reminded to plan ahead as the line is closing for essential track repairs in Dartford during the February half term next year. From Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February accessible buses will replace Southeastern and Thameslink services […]
Amey appointed to Network Rail’s Wales and Western Ecology Framework
Amey has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a period of three years. As a supplier on the framework, Amey will deliver the provision of ecology advisory services throughout the rail network in the Wales and West region to help maintain compliance and identify opportunities to contribute […]
Alstom invests millions upgrading Crewe Works overhaul facilities
Alstom is celebrating after opening a new train component overhaul and repair facility inside its Crewe Works. Alongside a state-of-the-art area for refurbishing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, Alstom has also developed a suite of new offices as part of a multi-million pound investment for the future of the Cheshire town’s historic site. […]
Rail upgrades between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend
Passengers travelling between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone this weekend are being advised of journey changes while engineering upgrades take place. The essential work, which includes track and drainage improvements, will help provide better and more reliable journeys for passengers and freight services. Across the weekend, Network Rail’s teams will be carry out track […]