A Nexus engineer has swapped the historic surroundings of Parliament for the Tyne and Wear Metro. Ben Brooks, the current head of engineering at Nexus, spent three years working at the Palace of Westminster – one of the most famous buildings in the world. Ben worked as the lead electrical engineer, helping to keep the […]
Greater Anglia completes £6 million project at East London depot
Greater Anglia has made improvements to one of its depots to support the new generation of Greater Anglia trains. Orient Way depot is located near Stratford and plays a vital role in servicing Greater Anglia’s fleet, with its twelve sidings allowing for the parking and cleaning of trains around the clock. Works included the installation […]
New digital tool helps engineers complete three year inspection in two months
Network Rail engineers have completed a three-year vegetation inspection cycle in just two months using Digitised Lineside Inspection (DLI). The technology is transforming how Scotland’s railway is inspected, making the process safer, faster and more efficient. Teams in Edinburgh have used the technology to carry out inspections across their patch, including sections of the East […]
Rail passengers thanked after North West Storm Boelo disruption
Rail passengers across the North West have been thanked for their patience after Storm Boelo caused major disruption to train journeys. Network Rail teams worked closely with train operators to keep as many services running as possible this weekend, but the extreme weather conditions meant some routes had to close. Torrential rain and gales, with […]