The National Railway Museum in York has signed a contract with Graham Construction Ltd to begin main construction work on building Central Hall, a landmark new museum building that will transform visitor experience. Central Hall, a bespoke building designed by award-winning architects Feilden Fowles, will unify the National Railway Museum’s buildings as a central entrance […]
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West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service
A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50-year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street. Harjinder ‘Paul’ Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since he started in June 1976. On 15 June he was presented with […]
LNER becomes first UK train operator to launch Ask for Angela scheme
LNER has become the first UK train operator to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding scheme across its trains and managed stations. The launch comes in Rail Safety Week, an industry wide initiative which focuses on rail safety for all. Now in its tenth year, ‘Ask for Angela’ is widely recognised in the night-time economy […]
Alstom reinforces commitment to UK supply chain with over £720 million spend
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong, collaborative and sustainable rail supply chain across the UK, hosting more than 200 industry stakeholders at its Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards in Derby. The day provided an opportunity for Alstom to share its outlook on […]
Amey wins Network Rail Eastern Region Assessments Contracts
Amey has secured two framework contracts for Network Rail’s Eastern Region known as the Eastern Region Assessment Contract (ERAC). Awarded in March, the contracts have a combined value of £40 million over five years and will see Amey deliver structural assessment services across both the North and South Lots of the framework, the maximum possible […]
Community Rail Network appoints Bill Freeman as new chief executive officer
Community Rail Network has appointed Bill Freeman as its new chief executive officer to lead the organisation through the next phase of growth for the grassroots movement and help ensure community rail remains central to the future direction of Britain’s railways, says Community Rail Network today (Monday). Bill, who previously served as interim chief executive […]
Lumo and Hull Trains release shocking level crossing footage
Open access rail operators Lumo and Hull Trains have released shocking footage of a runner narrowly missing being hit by a train travelling at over 100mph. The footage, captured from a Lumo train passing through North Tyneside on the East Coast Main Line, has been made public to mark the annual Rail Safety Week, as […]
Network Rail colleagues honoured in The King’s Birthday Honours
Two Network Rail colleagues – Esther Lagden and Tyron Woodford – have been awarded British Empire Medals (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their communities. Esther Lagden has been recognised for her dedicated voluntary service supporting young people, while Tyron Woodford has been honoured for his outstanding […]
No trains between Bedford and London over two weekends
A significant package of railway improvement work will affect journeys between Bedford and London over the next two weekends. Network Rail engineers will be working at various locations along the southern section of the Midland Mainline on 20-21 and 27-28 June. Passengers should plan ahead and check before they travel, as journeys are likely to […]