Detailed proposals for the new ‘Southern Gateway’ at Bristol Temple Meads station have been submitted as a planning application to Bristol City Council, in a major milestone for the Bristol Temple Quarter project. The new transport hub will see the creation of a standalone secure cycle building, new bus stops, new and improved walking and […]
Vandalism in Poulton-le-Fylde causing disruption between Preston and Blackpool
Engineers discovered 10 cables severed by vandals in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 29 July). The severed cables included a 650v power cable, fibre optics and signalling: all essential to the safe running of the railway. Because of the damaged sustained, services into Blackpool are extremely limited until a repair can be carried […]
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins, First to Sequence DNA in Space, Retires
NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins retired Monday after 16 years with the agency. During her time with NASA, Rubins completed two long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station, logging 300 days in space and conducting four spacewalks. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Kate for her dedication to the advancement of human spaceflight,” […]