Sunday 3 August 2025 marked a major step forward for rail travel in the North, as the first electric passenger train officially ran between York (Colton Junction) and Church Fenton. This achievement means that 25% of the Transpennine main line is now electrified, laying the foundations for a faster, greener and more reliable railway between […]
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has reached another milestone as engineers complete critical work between Leeds and York, that will support the electrification of the railway. Following overhead line equipment (OLE) mast installation earlier in the year, the TRU East Alliance has now installed 7.5km of wiring between Micklefield and Church Fenton, which will unlock […]
In a move towards sustainable transportation, Horton Quarry, located near Horton-in-Ribblesdale in North Yorkshire, is set to reconnect with the Settle to Carlisle railway line, following the reinstatement of a former rail connection by VolkerRail. Horton Quarry, owned by Heidelberg Materials UK, has been a cornerstone of the Yorkshire Dales National Park since 1889, producing […]
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 […]
VR and the fertiliser specialist Yara have agreed to continue their cooperation with a long-term agreement where both companies commit to a joint development programme to maximise the efficiency of railway transports and minimise environmental impact. The carbon dioxide emissions from the railway transports covered by the cooperation are approaching zero. With the electrification of […]
A Thales and VolkerRail consortium is one of six named on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, aimed to revolutionise signalling across Britain. From Carlisle to Brighton, this 10 year signalling plan will change the face of Britain’s railway, with modern equipment bringing greater reliability across the country with a mixture of traditional signalling and […]
The final section of track connecting Bicester and Bletchley has been laid today (Thursday 7 March) as part of the East West Rail (EWR) project to improve rail connectivity between Cambridge and Oxford. The project began by rebuilding Bletchley flyover, the first phase of the track work started in 2021. Since then, 66 kilometres of […]
The CN Workforce Awards aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of those striving to make the construction industry and their organisations a great place to work; improving the construction industry’s reputation and employment practices. In a prestigious ceremony held at Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on Thursday 16 November, organisations from across the construction industry were […]
Major progress is being made on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, with the majority of earthworks, which set the foundations for a new passing track loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations, completed. On completion of this major upgrade project between Manchester and Sheffield, the passing loop will enable passenger trains to pass slower freight trains, […]
If you are searching for a career that will nurture your ambitions, VolkerRail is undertaking an apprentice recruitment drive, with a range of rail specific apprenticeships available, including engineering, signalling and electrification. VolkerRail offers a range of site and office-based apprenticeship opportunities. Whether you’re looking to develop your industry experience, changing profession, or if you […]
