Network Rail has confirmed today that Botley Road in Oxford will remain closed beyond the end of August. The reopening of Botley Road was planned for the end of August when the programme was reviewed and amended in January 2025 to prioritise the reopening of the road to traffic. Recently, during excavation work relating to […]
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London Charing Cross and Waterloo East to close for 22 days as railway carries out £20millon programme of engineering work, but routes into London remain open
Passengers travelling with Southeastern this summer are being urged to plan ahead, as London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close for 22 days for a £20million programme of essential engineering work. From Sunday 26 July until Sunday 16 August, no Southeastern trains will serve Charing Cross or Waterloo East. Instead, services will operate to London […]
Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves. Network Rail and The Arch Company (Arch Co) have announced a multi‑million‑pound deal that will see a range of property assets transfer to Arch Co’s ownership across the London portfolio, marking […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain
Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds Christopher Henley, who has moved on to a new chaplaincy role supporting people living with dementia on the South Coast. Railway Mission is grateful for Christopher’s dedicated service and the […]
HS2 prepares for major motorway bridging works
Engineers are preparing to deliver two huge construction programmes in tandem, as work progresses to extend the high-speed railway over the Midlands motorway network. To minimise disruption for motorists, engineers will work on the Water Orton viaducts and the “twin box” structure over the M42 at the same time during three separate weekend closures in […]
New Bogie Drop Facility Officially Opened at Canton Depot
Major Milestone for Rail Maintenance in Wales Cairn Cross is proud to announce the successful completion and official opening of the new bogie drop maintenance facility at Canton Maintenance Depot, Cardiff, delivered for Transport for Wales as part of the Core Valley Lines transformation programme. The milestone was marked by a visit from Welsh Deputy […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place. Heritage railways rely heavily on volunteers and are often where young […]