NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from the public on the future of Newark Penn Station. The first of three public meetings regarding the revitalization of the historic Newark Penn Station has been set for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. All members of the public, including Newark Penn Station customers, as well […]
People travelling by train to Wales’ historic landmarks can get 2-for-1 entry thanks to a new partnership between Transport for Wales and Cadw. Visitors who present a valid same-day rail ticket will be eligible for two tickets for the price of one at paid Cadw sites. It’s valid at historic locations looked after by Cadw […]
Trains between Swindon and Gloucester will be affected by rail improvement work planned for later this month. Network Rail is renewing track in the Kemble area as well as carrying out track and lineside signalling maintenance. This will affect Great Western Railway services that stop at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse stations on Tuesday 16 and […]
Network Rail has said sorry to Brentford fans ahead of four days of engineering work that clash with the club’s match against Manchester United. Supporters of both clubs are reminded that Kew Bridge station will be closed because of the work, so they’ll have to use alternative routes to get to the Gtech Community Stadium […]
Two Commonwealth Games-branded rescue locomotives are ready to swing into action and help broken down passenger and freight trains in the West Midlands. Nicknamed Thunderbirds, after the cult science-fiction TV series, they play a key role in rescuing and removing stranded trains to stop railway traffic jams causing long delays. The locos, provided by Rail […]
A new footbridge over the railway in Bamber Bridge is now open so pedestrians and cyclists won’t have to cross directly over the tracks. Network Rail has invested £1.4m to build the much safer way for people to get from Asland Close on one side of the railway to popular playing fields on the other. […]
New trees will be planted in areas across Merthyr Tydfil through a new community partnership between Transport for Wales (TfW), The Good Friendship Group and The Engine House, Dowlais, and the volunteers of St Davids Church Merthyr. The Good Friendship Group, along with St Davids Church group, are volunteers undertaking work to support older people […]
InnoTrans 2022, September 20-23, 2022, Messe Berlin, hub27, booth 230 Siemens Mobility presents Siemens Xcelerator, the open digital business platform Fair highlights: Next-generation hydrogen train Mireo Plus H; infrastructure in the cloud; 100% system availability with Railigent X; unique software portfolio Mobility Software Suite X Motto of the company’s show: “Destination Digital” Siemens Mobility is […]
HS2 has published its annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report. The report shows how the company delivering Britain’s new railway is continuing to challenge its national supply chain, and the wider rail engineering and construction sectors, to champion inclusivity. Across the supply chain, HS2’s performance continues to beat industry averages for the number of female […]
Vital track and signalling upgrades are planned at weekends throughout August and September to improve reliability and drive down delays. The work will start on the line between Ipswich and Ely on Sunday 7 August and will take place every weekend until Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September. During this time, plain line track work […]
