Category: UK

£130m invested to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather

Network Rail has reached an important milestone in its work to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather, investing £130m in resilience over the last two years. The progress comes as the railway faces increasingly challenging conditions, with higher temperatures, more unpredictable rainfall and frequent severe weather. Network Rail’s Climate Ready Plan, published in 2024, explains how […]

Major renewal of crucial Suffolk rail junction planned this autumn.

The Saxmundham rail junction on the East Suffolk line is planned for a major renewal this autumn to improve resilience and reliability in advance of future freight trains delivering construction materials to Sizewell.  The renewal of the Saxmundham rail junction is an important part of the plan to prepare the Suffolk rail network to support […]

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 […]

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 […]