Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Whalley railway viaduct in Lancashire to secure its future for passengers and freight. The 21st century technology is being used by Network Rail to plan essential maintenance over the next six to eighteen months which will secure the 19th century structure […]
Levenmouth moves a step closer to the reintroduction of passenger services for the first time in more than fifty years, bringing with it exciting new journey opportunities and economic benefits for the area. Following the green light from Transport Scotland for the £116.6m scheme, Network Rail has started construction of the Levenmouth Rail Link. The […]
A historic railway bridge in Darlington is set to be revitalised this month in a £16,000 revamp. Network Rail will repair and repaint the Grade II listed bridge on North Road in a holly green colour to make it look better and brighter for years to come. The bridge has carried the Stockton and Darlington […]
HS2 today confirmed that a decision to move more material by rail into construction sites near Aylesbury will take the equivalent of an extra 28,500 lorries off Buckinghamshire’s roads and save 9,680 tonnes of carbon emissions. The move to cut lorry numbers will help reduce disruption for communities and comes as construction work continues on […]
What do Delhi, Luxemburg, Stuttgart and Hamburg all have in common? Each of these places are reshaping their rail networks with Alstom’s high-capacity and scalable automatic train operation journeys. Delhi In India, passengers will definitely notice a difference once the nation’s new 160 km/h, 82.5 km rapid rail line between Delhi and Meerut opens. For […]
Major improvements planned for Eaglescliffe railway station have moved a step closer yesterday (2 March) with fresh images of the project unveiled showing the proposed new western entrance as a planning application was submitted for its new car park. The long-overdue redevelopment of the station is being led by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined […]
Passengers in Cumbria are benefiting from newly resurfaced platforms at Carlisle station. A major £6.5m North of England railway investment by Network Rail has seen platforms one, two, and three overhauled at the Avanti West Coast managed station. The platforms have been brought up to 21st century standards, with better drainage, a completely level surface, […]
University students who live in the Midlands are being offered the chance to join HS2 on a paid work placement this summer. HS2’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), is launching a new undergraduate programme to help students gain valuable work experience aligned to their specialist subject area. The eight-week programme, which begins on 4 […]
As work continues to create the £14m Inverness Airport station, Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth, visited site to see first-hand the progress that has been made. The project will deliver a two-platform station on the Aberdeen-Inverness line with step-free access, via a footbridge with lifts. Work also includes the creation of a passing-loop (a second line […]
2021 ended on an all-time high for rail traffic at the Port of Gothenburg and in 2022 the goal is to grow further. In January, Green Cargo introduced a new freight shuttle between the Port of Gothenburg and Rosersberg, north of Stockholm, which strengthens the conditions for further growth. Departing six times a week, the […]
