Category: UK

QTS Group achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Award

QTS Group, one of the UK’s leading rail infrastructure contractors, has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Award by the National Centre for Diversity.    The accolade recognises the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.   Successful recognition followed a comprehensive review of the company’s policies, practices, and culture, with the […]

Lumo owner bids to turbo-charge UK rail with new routes 

FirstGroup plc plans to expand its open access rail operations through its successful Lumo business, boosting connectivity, improving UK productivity and passenger choice across the UK. The expansion aims to replicate the success of Lumo’s Edinburgh to London service in driving material growth on the East Coast Main Line. Lumo operates without government subsidy and […]

10 new Elizabeth line trains start production to support growth, as new data shows how the hugely popular railway has boosted the economy

Elizabeth line customers are closer to getting more brand new trains, as construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 to be introduced to the network. These new trains are being built in the East Midlands to support both growing demand for the hugely popular line and the government’s growth agenda.  Since opening […]

New mural at London Waterloo celebrates 200 years of railway romance

South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail launched a new mural at London Waterloo on Friday (24 October) as a lasting commemoration for Railway 200 at Britain’s largest station. ‘200 Years of Romance’ was created by artist Patricio Forrester, the founder of Artmongers, who are known for their work composing public murals. To create the […]

Mid Cornwall Metro moves a step closer with final piece of engineering work

Great Western Railway services will be affected by the final piece of engineering work required to introduce some of the planned Mid Cornwall Metro improvements from next year.  The work will allow for the introduction of hourly services between Newquay and Par next year, and direct services between Falmouth and Newquay in the future.  Trains […]

Sutton station lifts renewed and back in action for passengers

Southern and Thameslink passengers at one of south London’s most important interchange stations can once again enjoy step-free access between platforms and the station concourse now Network Rail has finished replacing unreliable 24-year-old lifts. Lifts at Sutton station are essential for wheelchair users, elderly people, parents with children in buggies and others with heavy luggage. […]

Scotland’s Railway invests £7.7m in new technology to tackle leaves on the track

Scotland’s Railway is investing £7.7m to upgrade the braking systems on more than 70 ScotRail trains, aiming to improve safety and performance during the challenging autumn season.  Leaves on the tracks is the railway’s equivalent of black ice on the road. It creates a thin, slippery layer that can make it harder for trains to […]

Later services on the Cambrian Line to continue through winter following local feedback

After engagement with local communities, evening train services on the Cambrian Line are intended to remain in operation after the December timetable change. The following late evening services are planned to still be part of the timetable after this year’s changes: Monday to Saturday These services were due to be removed during the upcoming winter […]