New investment brings complete wagon maintenance, overhaul and engineering capability together under one roof. CWE has unveiled its new Wagon Overhaul Facility, representing a significant investment in engineering capability and providing freight operators and wagon lessors with a single partner for wagon overhaul, refurbishment, engineering modification and component manufacture. Mainline connected with a bi-directional rail […]
Category: UK
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]
ScotRail on track for Net Zero
ScotRail’s investment in trains, stations, technology, and biodiversity is helping reduce the environmental impact of the railway. During Scotland’s Climate Week (28 September – 4 October), ScotRail is highlighting the action being delivered through the Scotland’s Railway Climate Action Plan and its Ticket to Net Zero programme to tackle climate change and reduce the railway’s […]
ScotRail on track for Net Zero
ScotRail’s investment in trains, stations, technology, and biodiversity is helping reduce the environmental impact of the railway. During Scotland’s Climate Week (28 September – 4 October), ScotRail is highlighting the action being delivered through the Scotland’s Railway Climate Action Plan and its Ticket to Net Zero programme to tackle climate change and reduce the railway’s […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Sheffield bridge replacement will affect a weekend of passenger services
Passenger services will be affected when the reconstruction of a bridge deck takes place in Sheffield. The life-expired steel structure, which carries the railway over the River Sheaf at Beauchief, needs to be replaced for the continued safe running of the railway. The bridge deck lift had to be postponed in March to protect passenger […]
Sheffield bridge replacement will affect a weekend of passenger services
Passenger services will be affected when the reconstruction of a bridge deck takes place in Sheffield. The life-expired steel structure, which carries the railway over the River Sheaf at Beauchief, needs to be replaced for the continued safe running of the railway. The bridge deck lift had to be postponed in March to protect passenger […]
Siemens showcases new Picadilly line trains at Innotrans
This week at the annual InnoTrans exhibition, Siemens Mobility showcased the new Inspiro London Piccadilly line train. Following addresses from Siemens Mobility Chief Executive Officer Michael Peter, Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord, and Aglaja Schneider, Joint CEO of Siemens Mobility UK&I, attendees were invited aboard the 113-metre-long, nine-car train for a guided tour to […]