Railway staff are preparing Britain’s railway for the predicted cold and stormy weather on Thursday and Friday (8/9 January) with a challenging 24 hours of heavy snow, ice, rain and high winds ahead of them. Passengers are urged to check before they travel on Thursday afternoon and evening, and particularly on Friday morning, as the […]
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Upgraded railway reopens in Carlisle
Rail journeys on the West Coast Main Line are now more reliable after a once-in-a-generation overhaul of the signalling system in Carlisle. Network Rail has invested £61 million into the Kingmoor resignalling project to modernise 1960s systems and replace them with newer technology. The work, which began in April 2025 and has been delivered by […]
New year brings big changes for publicly-owned operators
2026 looks set to be a landmark year for the rail industry as the journey towards Great British Railways accelerates – and the seven train operators already in public ownership are leading the charge, with a range bold plans for the year ahead. Northern will press ahead with its ambitious ‘30 by 30’ plan, a […]
Land Sheriffs celebrates 20th anniversary
Essex-based smart security specialist Land Sheriffs has launched a fresh brand and new website to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. To mark the milestone, Land Sheriffs has unveiled an updated logo and refreshed branding, introducing a modern design that complements its established brand while reflecting the ethos and position the company holds today. Alongside this, it […]
Land Sheriffs celebrates 20th anniversary
Essex-based smart security specialist Land Sheriffs has launched a fresh brand and new website to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. To mark the milestone, Land Sheriffs has unveiled an updated logo and refreshed branding, introducing a modern design that complements its established brand while reflecting the ethos and position the company holds today. Alongside this, it […]
Telent wins contract to maintain Northern station network
Telent has been awarded a major three-year term contract to deliver specialist support and maintenance services to Northern Trains Limited’s (NTL) extensive station network. Under the new agreement, Telent will be responsible for maintaining over 12,000 critical Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) assets, including CCTV, Customer Information Screens (CIS), Public Address (PA), and Passenger […]
QTS Group appoints its first ever HR director
QTS Group has appointed Sara Crosby as its new HR director. Crosby is the first HR representative appointed to the company’s board in a move that reinforces QTS Group’s commitment to investing in people. Her appointment will support QTS Group’s growing workforce, which has expanded significantly in recent years. The company now employs more than […]