Multi-million-pound upgrade of historic UK railway viaduct begins
Network Rail is carrying out major refurbishment work on the 170-year-old Chepstow Viaduct as part of a wider package of work to secure the future of the Severn Estuary line.
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RIA Scotland welcomes the publication of rail funding for CP7 (April 2024 to March 2029)
After previously being delayed, the publication of rail funding for Control Period 7 (April 2024 to March 2029) has been welcomed by RIA Scotland.
More East Coast Digital Programme work planned in February
Further engineering work is taking place in North London over February to help deliver the East Coast Digital Programme.
Elizabeth line welcomes over 100 million passenger journeys since opening
Data from Transport for London has revealed that more customers than expected have taken advantage of the Elizabeth line since its opening in May 2022.
GTR solar panels generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022
Govia Thameslink Railway’s network of solar panels across Denmark Hill and Streatham Hill generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022.
‘First-of-its-kind’ rail footbridge opens to improve level crossing safety
Opened in the UK, the eye-catching level crossing structure known as a ‘FLOW’ bridge, is equipped with a real-time structural health monitoring system which records how it performs, allowing future improvements to the design and more efficient maintenance.
Reliability upgrade set for track between Scarborough and Hull
Network Rail are upgrading three miles of railway tracks between Scarborough and Hull as part of a £3.2m investment to improve reliability.
Network Rail begin work on new Cameron Bridge Station
Network Rail has begun work on the new Cameron Bridge station which is being built as part of the £116m Scottish Government Levenmouth Rail Link project.
Network Rail in talks to upgrade telecoms infrastructure
Network Rail has begun an exclusive discussion with a private sector consortium to enter a partnership to upgrade its ageing telecoms infrastructure.
Transpennine Route Upgrade announce Managing Director
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has announced Neil Holm as its Managing Director ahead of a pivotal year for the rail project.
Northern offers a first glimpse of new LIDAR technology made famous by NASA
Northern has given an international delegation a preview of LIDAR technology made famous by NASA aboard its Intelligent Trains concept train.
Network Rail and Varamis Rail launch new zero carbon freight service
Network Rail and Varamis Rail have teamed up to launch a new zero carbon freight service which will run between Scotland and the Midlands.
Network Rail announces trusted suppliers for Wales & Western upgrade
Network Rail’s trusted suppliers will deliver the region’s £2 billion programme of works to renew buildings and structures such as bridges, tunnels, culverts, and drainage.
Plans for 5G rollout along London to Brighton line revealed
Plans for a 5G rollout which will significantly enhance connectivity on the London to Brighton railway route have been revealed.
Network Rail invest in platform extensions for longer trains on Manchester Airport line
Platforms at three stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are being extended for passengers as part of an £8.5m Network Rail investment.