Category: UK

London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team

Canine colleagues Riley, Buster, and Flo have joined the South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) team at London Waterloo, providing extra reassurance for customers and strengthening security at Britain’s biggest station. The dogs began regular patrols this month as part of a three-month trial. While their arrival is not linked to […]

Major Supertram network improvements progressing well

Work to improve a major junction on the Supertram network is making strong progress and is now expected to be completed earlier than previously advertised, marking another milestone in the delivery of a £110 million investment programme to improve the network for passengers. The essential works are renewing the major junction of all tram routes, […]

Full Platform 2 access to be restored at Paignton following July fire

Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have confirmed that full-length access to Platform 2 at Paignton station will be restored from the start of service on Monday 24 August, enabling the return of nine-carriage trains four days earlier than previously expected. The milestone marks another significant step in the recovery from the fire that […]

GB Railfreight takes seasonal preparation off the road and on to rail

This week, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has moved 11 Water Jetter Modules by rail from Peterborough to Wigan and returned ten Weed Spray Modules from Wigan to Peterborough, supporting Network Rail’s Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) and seasonal track treatment programmes. Traditionally, the transfer of this equipment is carried out by HIAB lorries. As part of […]

Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation

The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between […]

Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation

The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between […]