GB Railfreight takes seasonal preparation off the road and on to rail

This week, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has moved 11 Water Jetter Modules by rail from Peterborough to Wigan and returned ten Weed Spray Modules from Wigan to Peterborough, supporting Network Rail’s Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) and seasonal track treatment programmes. Traditionally, the transfer of this equipment is carried out by HIAB lorries. As part of […]

Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation

The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between […]

Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation

The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between […]

Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line

The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August.  As work continues to recover and repair the track, Network Rail and Southern Railway today thanked customers and local communities for […]

Plan ahead: Engineering works will affect journeys to Guildford and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend

South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) services between Farnham, Alton and Guildford will be replaced by buses over the August Bank Holiday. Between Saturday 29 and Monday 31 August, SWR and NR Wessex engineers will carry out a range of work to keep trains running reliably. Over the River Mole, between […]