Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]
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HS2 installs first section of new Saltley Viaduct
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]
Bewdley Express rolls out for first commuter journey on the SVR
The Severn Valley Railway’s Bewdley Express commuter trial got off to a flying start today (Tuesday 1 September) as the first heritage train carried passengers from Bewdley towards Birmingham, marking the beginning of an eight-week experiment in connecting the town directly with the wider West Midlands rail network. The inaugural service, which departed Bewdley at […]
Successful Project Delivered by Electro-Wind – Engineering the Future of Transformers
Another successful project delivered by Electro-Wind. We are proud to announce the successful completion and delivery of fifty-four bespoke IP65-rated 28V DC trailer transformers for a valued customer. Designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely in the UK at our 35,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, this project was delivered within an accelerated 8-week programme, meeting […]
East Coast digital milestone signals a new era
Digital in-cab signalling has been used by passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line for the first time. The 08.05 Great Northern service to Moorgate on Monday 31 August was the first passenger train to use the new system on the main line as it was signalled out of Welwyn Garden City station. It’s […]
East Coast digital milestone signals a new era
Digital in-cab signalling has been used by passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line for the first time. The 08.05 Great Northern service to Moorgate on Monday 31 August was the first passenger train to use the new system on the main line as it was signalled out of Welwyn Garden City station. It’s […]
HS2 appoints new chief programme officer
HS2 Ltd has appointed a new chief programme officer as part of the comprehensive reset of the project. Neil Holm will take on the role which is focused on completing the remainder of HS2’s construction and preparing for the introduction of passenger services. Neil brings more than two decades of experience in successful, complex programme […]
HS2 appoints new chief programme officer
HS2 Ltd has appointed a new chief programme officer as part of the comprehensive reset of the project. Neil Holm will take on the role which is focused on completing the remainder of HS2’s construction and preparing for the introduction of passenger services. Neil brings more than two decades of experience in successful, complex programme […]
First new Derby-built Elizabeth line train enters passenger service
The first of 10 new Derby-built Class 345 Aventra Elizabeth line trains has begun passenger service in London, following an extensive period of testing on the mainline railway by Alstom, Transport for London, and the operator GTS. The new trains, delivered with Government funding, will support increased passenger demand, including at High Speed Two’s (HS2’s) […]