Story Contracting is one of five organisations that will receive a share of up to £1.3bn worth of contracts to keep Scotland’s Railway safe and reliable for the next five years. Network Rail has announced the contracts as part of the new Scotland Civils Framework – a three Lot agreement between the company and the […]
(Photo credit – DP World) GB Railfreight has agreed a new two-year contract extension with DP World to provide staff to prepare all freight trains departing from their London Gateway terminal. These staff provide a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of rail freight. Every year, more than 5,000 train services depart and […]
In a major construction operation, HS2 has moved a 1,600 tonne steel and concrete bridge into place in Saltley, Birmingham in just five hours. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres long and 21 metres wide, was moved over the existing Birmingham to Derby railway line. It will also sit above the […]
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Great Western Railway (GWR) will run extra trains for Billy Joel fans heading home from Cardiff this Friday. The train operator will provide nine additional services, offering more than 5,000 extra seats. Trains are, however, expected to be very busy, with thousands of concert goers walking the short distance from the Principality Stadium to Cardiff […]
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces the entry of the elevated section of Hanoi Metro Line 3 into revenue service. The new line, operated by Hanoi Metro Company (HMC), will be officially inaugurated in September 2024 and is currently open for free public trial. “At Alstom, we’re committed to transforming mobility […]
Thousands of homes and businesses near HS2 could benefit from faster broadband thanks to a project that will see spare data capacity sold to broadband providers. The new railway – which will link London and Birmingham – runs through largely rural areas of Buckinghamshire, West Northants, Warwickshire and Staffordshire, many of which lag behind the […]
