Passengers have been thanked after Network Rail successfully completed the emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford, reopening the West Coast Main Line earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon. Engineers worked through the night and into Sunday morning to safely dismantle and remove the deteriorated structure, which crossed one of Britain’s busiest railways. The […]
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Network Rail completes emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge
Passengers have been thanked after Network Rail successfully completed the emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford, reopening the West Coast Main Line earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon. Engineers worked through the night and into Sunday morning to safely dismantle and remove the deteriorated structure, which crossed one of Britain’s busiest railways. The […]
HS2 completes massive M42 bridge lifts during weekend closure
HS2 engineers have lifted the last of six enormous viaduct spans that will carry high speed trains over the M42 in the West Midlands, during a weekend closure of the motorway. The complex multi-stage operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 21 September), with the […]
HS2 completes massive M42 bridge lifts during weekend closure
HS2 engineers have lifted the last of six enormous viaduct spans that will carry high speed trains over the M42 in the West Midlands, during a weekend closure of the motorway. The complex multi-stage operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 21 September), with the […]
Police dogs join fight against railway cable theft
September is not only “back to school” time for children – as a new cohort of specialist dogs begins training to help in the battle against cable theft on the East Coast Main Line. The animals are deployed as part of a growing effort to tackle railway crime, supporting British Transport Police (BTP) officers and […]
Colas Rail first to DIY engine carbon clean for Scope 1 emissions
Infrastructure services leader, Colas Rail UK, is rolling out hydrogen-powered engine carbon clean across its 31-strong tamper fleet after successful trials on two assets at their Rugby depot generated fuel and emissions savings of over 13%. Taking these efficiencies a step further, Colas is also the first company to take advantage of the new Engine […]
Track upgrades to close Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 8 November
Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being advised of important improvements which will impact journeys. Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to overground services for essential maintenance to the track in the Mossley Hill area. The work will see track ballast strengthened and secured by specialist tamping […]
Track upgrades to close Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 8 November
Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being advised of important improvements which will impact journeys. Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to overground services for essential maintenance to the track in the Mossley Hill area. The work will see track ballast strengthened and secured by specialist tamping […]
Track upgrades to close Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 8 November
Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being advised of important improvements which will impact journeys. Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to overground services for essential maintenance to the track in the Mossley Hill area. The work will see track ballast strengthened and secured by specialist tamping […]
CILT (UK) appoints two new vice-presidents
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (UK) has announced the appointment of Steven Bishop FCILT and Stephen Fidler OBE FCILT as vice-presidents, bringing extensive public and private sector experience to the Institute. CILT (UK) is the professional body representing professionals across logistics, supply chain, and transport. The appointments strengthen CILT (UK)’s representation of […]