Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
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New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
New report highlights benefits of electric rail freight
Electric rail freight can deliver faster services, greater network capacity, lower costs, and significant carbon savings, says a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) in conjunction with the Rail Freight Group (RFG) and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) with research undertaken by the University of Birmingham – but the UK must act now […]
105 Year-old engine to re-enter service at North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line event
The North Norfolk Railway has announced that Great North Railway Class N2 1744 is set to make its public re-entry to service at the popular heritage line on 17 July, hauling special passenger trains for members of the Gresley Society and other key supporters to celebrate the completion of the engine’s overhaul costing almost £800,000. […]
HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel
The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery. HS2’s 880-metre Copthall ‘green’ tunnel near West Ruislip has been created using 1.2 million cubic metres of material excavated during construction of the line’s nearby twin-bore Northolt tunnel. Originally planned as an open […]
HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel
The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery. HS2’s 880-metre Copthall ‘green’ tunnel near West Ruislip has been created using 1.2 million cubic metres of material excavated during construction of the line’s nearby twin-bore Northolt tunnel. Originally planned as an open […]
GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year
GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]
GWR and Network Rail provide travel update for third heatwave of the year
GWR and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate this week, with temperatures anticipated to be lower than during June’s heatwave. Customers can and should still travel as normal although they are advised to carry water and check their specific journey before travel. Those travelling in the Thames Valley should however […]
£47,000 grant funds digital information screens at North Norfolk stations
New digital information screens have been installed at four North Norfolk stations to help visitors access local travel, tourism and visitor information. The touchscreens have been installed at Sheringham, Cromer, Hoveton & Wroxham, and North Walsham stations, thanks to a £47,778 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The project, submitted by North […]