HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. It marks the start of a huge operation to cross six railway tracks – three freight lines and three passenger lines – which is expected to conclude next summer. Duddeston Junction is […]
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Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Rail Minister visits Lewes to thank first responders and volunteers
Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, personally thanked emergency services, rail industry staff and local volunteers for their response to the train derailment last week, in a visit to the Tenants Resource Centre, Lewes on 18 August. During the visit to Lewes, Lord Hendy spoke to staff and volunteers from organisations including: Network Rail, GTR, South […]
Premier Pits completes ownership transition
MBE Fabrications Limited, the specialist manufacturer behind Premier Pits and Premier Substructures, has completed a change of ownership following its acquisition by MBE Capital Private Limited. The transaction enables founder and Managing Director Mel Burrell to progress his planned retirement, while supporting an orderly handover of the business to new owners David Myles and Anuj […]
Premier Pits completes ownership transition
MBE Fabrications Limited, the specialist manufacturer behind Premier Pits and Premier Substructures, has completed a change of ownership following its acquisition by MBE Capital Private Limited. The transaction enables founder and Managing Director Mel Burrell to progress his planned retirement, while supporting an orderly handover of the business to new owners David Myles and Anuj […]
Major upgrades to be delivered between Newcastle and Scotland
An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. Network Rail teams will be at sites across the North East of England carrying out track renewal, upgrades to switches and crossings, improving drainage systems, and renewing overhead line equipment. The work – an investment of £7.1 million – […]
Major upgrades to be delivered between Newcastle and Scotland
An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. Network Rail teams will be at sites across the North East of England carrying out track renewal, upgrades to switches and crossings, improving drainage systems, and renewing overhead line equipment. The work – an investment of £7.1 million – […]