Rare Metro tickets that were purchased the night before the network had opened to the public have been discovered on eBay. The tickets, nine in total, were issued on Sunday 10 August 1980 – the eve of Metro’s first day of service. Metro operator Nexus said that not many will be in existence and it […]
Boeing Prepares Everett To Be The Newest 737 MAX Production Line
The company’s 737s have historically been put together in the Renton area of the state, but with the end of 747 production at Boeing’s Everett facilities, there’s more space for 737 production to grow.As such, Boeing will open a new 737 MAX production line this summer in Everett, where the company will manufacture the narrowbody type for the first time.
NRL wins eight-year hand grinding contract for Network Rail
Maintenance specialists NRL have secured a new five-year contract with Network Rail, with extensions allowing it to reach eight years, to deliver its hand grinding services that will see the business reach 30 years of continued service by 2034. Initially commencing work on the contract to assist Network Rail’s S&C grinding fleet in 2004, NRL’s […]
Railway improvements delivered in Bedfordshire
Network Rail engineers have successfully completed a busy programme of improvement works in Bedfordshire to improve safety, accessibility and reliability for passengers. Another milestone was reached at Harlington station, where the ageing footbridge has been safely removed following the installation of a new, modern structure in December. Engineers also completed improvements to the overhead line […]