Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
Category: UK
TfW Annual Report – More rail and bus journeys, increase in rail revenue and better customer satisfaction
Transport for Wales has published their 2025/26 Annual Report and figures reveal a continued increase in people using the rail network and bus network they control, improved customer satisfaction and yet another increase in rail revenue. Key figures from the report include: As well as growing the passenger figures, Transport for Wales has continued to […]
Network Rail sets new date for Botley Road reopening
Network Rail has confirmed today that Botley Road in Oxford will reopen to traffic on Sunday 20 September. The reopening of Botley Road had previously been planned for the end of August, following a programme review and revision in January 2025 that prioritised reopening the road to traffic. However, during excavation work relating to drainage […]
TRU’s Baker Viaduct crosses the River Calder in Ravensthorpe
The newly built Baker Viaduct in Ravensthorpe now spans the River Calder with the penultimate pair of beams installed yesterday (July 29), connecting the structural steelwork either side of the water. The 350-metre-long, 2,400-tonne viaduct now spans two waterways after crossing the historic Calder & Hebble Navigation Canal last year, and forms a pivotal part […]
More Trains, More Seats, Less Carbon
LNER has seen its carbon emissions fall by nine per cent over the past year, while carrying more customers, showing that greener rail travel can keep pace with growing demand. Over 25 million journeys were made across the LNER route between London King’s Cross and the Scottish Highlands. December 2025 also saw more than 10,000 additional services a year and 60,000 extra seats per week added to the East Coast Main Line timetable. Data shows that even with […]
The UK’s First Hybrid Freight Locomotive Enters Commercial Service
GB Railfreight (GBRf), the UK’s leading rail freight operator, yesterday operated the first commercial service of the Class 99 hybrid freight locomotive, marking a major milestone in the modernisation and decarbonisation of Britain’s rail freight network. Yesterday, 99001, the first commercial Class 99 service for Maritime Transport departed DP World London Gateway carrying intermodal freight […]
Amey announces major engineering recruitment drive to support growth in transport, energy and nuclear
Amey has announced plans to recruit approximately 600 professionals over the next 18 months, as part of a targeted investment in the skills and capabilities required to support future growth across priority infrastructure markets. The recruitment drive will strengthen the Consulting business’ engineering capability and support its expanding portfolio of work, as clients look for […]
London Northwestern Railway confirms industrial action has been suspended
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced that two days of strike action planned for this weekend have been suspended. On Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August, a reduced service was expected to be in operation on the LNR network due to strike action by members of the TSSA trade union. This strike action has […]
