Engineers working for the HS2 project have reopened the M6 ahead of schedule after sliding part of a huge new viaduct across the busy motorway. Over the weekend, the 230-metre long East Deck was moved into position over the M6 during a planned closure of the northbound and southbound carriageways near Birmingham Airport. For the […]
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North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport reopened after upgrades
Trains are running again on the North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport following a two-week closure to complete major signalling and level crossing upgrades During the closure, four level crossings were upgraded on the line: Chilworth, Tangley, Brook, and Burrows Lane. All four crossings are now linked to the Guildford Area Signalling Centre, […]
Northern train named after rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow
Northern has named a train after Rob Burrow, to pay tribute to the rugby league legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner. Artwork which covers two carriages of the Class 195 train and features a photograph of Rob playing international rugby was unveiled during a ceremony at Castleford station today. There is also a timeline […]
Rail Minister opens the inaugural meeting of the GBRX AI Advisory Council
The inaugural meeting of GBRX’s AI Advisory Council, setting out the Government’s ambitions for artificial intelligence and its role on the railways, has been launched by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy. GBRX is the strategic innovation body for Britain’s railway, and the inaugural meeting marks the beginning of shaping the AI Action Plan for Rail, […]
Cutting-edge rail ticket technology trials launch in the North
Passengers in the North are the latest to benefit from simplified train tickets, with the further roll out of digital trials. From today (Monday 29 September), rail passengers travelling on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds will find it even easier to take the train over the Arthington Viaduct to visit the Kirkstall Abbey, get […]
