Cemex UK and Victa Railfreight have marked a major operational collaboration. The partners have moved 20 million tonnes of aggregates, by rail, from Dove Holes…
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New railway bridge rolls into place in West Dunbartonshire
A new railway bridge being built at a strategic development site in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, has been successfully glided into position, marking a major moment in the site’s transformation. Work by Network Rail began in the summer with the excavation of more than 80,000 tonnes of material to create space for the new structure. Once […]
TRU looks back on 2025 as progress continues at pace
As the year draws to a close, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is marking another 12-months of strong progress, with major achievements delivered across the route, bringing customers closer to more frequent, faster and greener rail journeys between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Across the 70 miles, significant headway has been made with the roll-out […]
Engineering work to improve Sussex and south London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
Network Rail is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period. Over the festive period, Network Rail engineers will be working around the clock on a series of upgrade projects. The works are scheduled for the quietest time of year on the railway, helping to minimise disruption while delivering long-term benefits for passengers. Key changes […]
Birmingham New Street brings festive cheer to the city’s most vulnerable this Christmas
This Christmas Eve, Birmingham New Street station will once again open its doors to those in need, as Network Rail and Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) host their annual festive dinner. Building on the success of previous years, the event will welcome up to 300 homeless and vulnerable individuals for an afternoon of warmth, good […]
Birmingham New Street brings festive cheer to the city’s most vulnerable this Christmas
This Christmas Eve, Birmingham New Street station will once again open its doors to those in need, as Network Rail and Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) host their annual festive dinner. Building on the success of previous years, the event will welcome up to 300 homeless and vulnerable individuals for an afternoon of warmth, good […]