Amey has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to its Infrastructure Improvement Framework, a major programme valued at up to £700 million. Running for two years from June 2026, with the option to extend, Amey will work alongside Costain and Dragados to support the delivery of a pipeline of station upgrades, tram infrastructure and […]
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Network Rail says travel only if absolutely necessary during record heatwave
Passengers are being urged to only take essential train journeys to, from or within areas affected by extreme heat – as record June temperatures hit. The Met Office has issued the rare red weather warning for large parts of southern England and Wales, during Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, with forecasters warning that […]
Railway family responds to fatal Bedford collision
The railway industry is mourning the loss of East Midlands Railway (EMR) driver Shaun Burton following the tragic train collision near Bedford on Friday 19 June. The collision, which occurred south of Bedford near Elstow, involved two EMR passenger services and resulted in around 100 sustaining injuries, 11 serious. Shaun Burton, a mainline driver with […]
Egis appointed to support London transport overhaul
Egis in the UK & Ireland has landed a major contract with Transport for London (TfL), securing a place on the capital’s Professional Services Framework and positioning the firm at the heart of London’s infrastructure ambitions. The multi-year appointment is a strategically significant win for Egis, that opens the door to some of the most […]
LNER unveils ‘Gresley 150’ livery to celebrate life of railway pioneer
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley, former chief mechanical engineer of the original LNER, a special Azuma train livery has been unveiled at Doncaster railway station. ‘Gresley 150’ marks the work and influence of the railway pioneer, famous for designing iconic locomotives such as Mallard and Flying Scotsman, who […]
GWR to run amended service during extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday
Great Western Railway (GWR) is warning customers in the Thames Valley to plan for changes to train services during the hottest parts of the day on Monday and Tuesday, as track temperatures are forecast to reach levels requiring speed restrictions. Extreme heat can cause rails to expand and buckle, so when temperatures reach certain thresholds, […]
£13.5 million track upgrades will improves services at Kilmarnock Station
Major engineering work will take place at Kilmarnock Station this summer to improve journey times and reliability on the vital rail route between Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries, and Galloway. Network Rail Scotland will deliver £13.5 million worth of upgrades in August and September to modernise the track layout through the station, tackling infrastructure constraints that […]
More than 70 staff from TransPennine Express learn sign language
Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers. So far, more than 70 colleagues, including conductors and customer-facing teams, have completed a course in basic British Sign Language (BSL). The sessions include teaching everyday phrases such as greetings, numbers and common […]
More than 70 staff from TransPennine Express learn sign language
Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers. So far, more than 70 colleagues, including conductors and customer-facing teams, have completed a course in basic British Sign Language (BSL). The sessions include teaching everyday phrases such as greetings, numbers and common […]