The UK government’s shortlist of seven preferred sites for new towns in England has omitted a proposal with notable rail freight relevance. Heyford Park in…
Category: UK
ORR authorises three new stations on Birmingham’s Camp Hill line
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised three new stations on the Camp Hill Line in south Birmingham at Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road, clearing the way for passenger services to return to the line for the first time in more than 80 years. The stations are due to open on […]
Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. Clever Devices, headquartered in Woodbury, New York, is recognised for its pioneering, advanced technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The […]
Stockport station unveils new artwork celebrating town’s music scene
A new installation has been unveiled at Stockport station as part of a local art project celebrating the area’s rich music heritage. Displayed in the station’s underpass, the series of 44 artworks depicts the musicians that have performed, lived or recorded in Stockport through the years – from The Beatles to Blossoms. Designed to capture […]
Liverpool Lime Street’s Assisted Travel Lounge opens to passengers
Passengers who need help to get on and off trains at Liverpool Lime Street station will now have access to a dedicated waiting area, as well as a number of new features to improve their journeys. This week the new Assisted Travel Lounge fully opened to passengers travelling into and out of Liverpool’s biggest train […]
East Suffolk line improvements continue in late May
Investment in improving the East Suffolk line will continue this May with extensive renewals of ageing assets and vital maintenance to keep train services running reliably and safely across Suffolk. The engineering work is part of a wider programme to repair, replace and renewal old track and signalling, to keep train services running reliably and […]
GWR to trial new overnight Gatwick services this summer
Great Western Railway (GWR) is to trial new overnight services to Gatwick Airport from 6 June, testing demand for early-morning and late-night connectivity between the Thames Valley and the UK’s second-busiest airport. The 12-week trial will operate two services from Reading to Gatwick and three return services every Saturday morning, plus one service from Reading […]
North East legend enjoys grand day out at Weardale Railway
Bob Young OBE, honorary president of Newcastle United, marked his 80th birthday year by taking the controls of a Sentinel locomotive at Weardale Railway in Stanhope, County Durham. The visit formed part of a driver experience day hosted by the heritage railway, with Bob joined in the cab by Wayne Dixon, Technical Advisor, and accompanied […]
Essential track renewal work to begin at Swinton
The railway either side of Swinton station in Rotherham is being renewed to maintain the safe and reliable running of train services. Essential work will be carried out from Saturday 4 April, including nearly half a kilometre of track renewal within the 1km worksite. This project involves replacing old sections of track and installing new […]