More than 5,700 formerly unemployed people have found work on HS2, latest figures show, as the project welcomes its latest intake. Today it is announced that a cohort of 10 welding operative apprentices have joined the high-speed rail programme to work alongside engineers delivering the Curzon approaches – the series of viaducts that form the […]
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New Balgray Station to open ahead of schedule in September
The new Balgray station in Barrhead is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, with final preparations now underway before it welcomes its first passengers. An opening date has been confirmed for Sunday 27 September, earlier than the November date originally planned. Balgray station is being built to serve the growing community around Barrhead and […]
London St. Pancras Highspeed direct emissions down by a third
London St. Pancras Highspeed’s direct emissions have fallen by around one-third since 2019-20, according to its latest Impact Report. The reduction reflects a combination of UK grid decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements across the railway, from major traction power efficiency projects to targeted heating and lighting upgrades at stations and depots. The business also sources […]
£6 million summer rail upgrades reach halfway point in Sunderland
Significant strides have been made on an extensive £6 million package of rail upgrades being delivered by Network Rail in the Sunderland area. Progress will continue at Sunderland station and several other sites over the weekends of 11-12 and 18-19 July, building on the engineering work carried out over the last two weekends. The work […]
Viaduct upgrades get under way at Dunblane
Network Rail Scotland has begun a £1.3 million project to upgrade a key railway bridge in Dunblane, helping to keep services running safely and reliably for years to come. Engineers began the 27-week programme of work on Barbush Viaduct over Allan Water on 6 July. The upgrade will strengthen the structure and protect it from […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]
Siemens Mobility celebrates graduation of DFN Project SEARCH cohort
Siemens Mobility and its partners have celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort from the DFN Project SEARCH supported internship programme at Goole Rail Village, marking a second successful year of helping young people with SEND prepare for meaningful employment. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO and managing director of Rolling Stock and Customer Services, Siemens Mobility […]
Waterman Group announces new leadership roles
Waterman Group has announced two senior leadership appointments within its UK Consulting business, strengthening its national capability and reinforcing its focus on delivering integrated, client-focused solutions across its core growth markets. The appointments support Waterman’s strategic ambition to bring its multidisciplinary expertise together to create greater value for clients and position the business for its […]