VolkerRail wins £150 million Scotland Railway signalling framework
VolkerRail has secured a £150 million contract to upgrade Scotland's railway signalling, power and communications infrastructure as part of a five-year framework.
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HS1 achieves ISO 55001 certification for high-speed line
HS1 has earned ISO 55001 certification for its 109-kilometer high-speed rail line and four stations, including St Pancras International, highlighting strong operational and safety performance.
Network Rail appoints AtkinsRéalis for major signalling and telecommunications project
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has secured a major contract with Network Rail to upgrade signalling and telecommunications in the UK's Eastern region, covering over 6,000 miles of track.
Alstom secures £60 million contract to refurbish CrossCountry’s Voyager trains
The refurbishment will see the installation of a new passenger counting system, further enhancing operational efficiency and passenger flow on the upgraded Voyager trains.
TfL launches campaign against violence and aggression towards staff
TfL has initiated a new campaign to combat rising incidents of violence and aggression against its staff, emphasising that such behaviour will lead to serious consequences for offenders.
Northern re-introduces 12-week booking window for cheapest tickets
Northern has extended its booking window for Advance Purchase tickets to 12 weeks, allowing customers to secure the cheapest fares further in advance.
GTR introduces online tool for early planning of train journeys
Govia Thameslink Railway has introduced an interactive online tool allowing passengers to check for planned engineering work on Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern routes up to six weeks in advance.
GB Railfreight expands fleet with new electric locomotives
GB Railfreight has added four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunt locomotives to its fleet as part of its broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in the UK’s supply chains.
Northumberland line completes signalling and track installation
Engineers have completed key signalling and track work on the Northumberland line, moving closer to restoring passenger rail services after 60 years.
Northern prioritises youth recruitment to achieve net zero by 2050
In order to mark International Youth Day 2024, Northern emphasises the crucial role of young talent in achieving its net zero operations goal by 2050, offering various opportunities for youth to join the rail industry.
Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Severn Valley Railway's heartening Resilience Fund success, GTR's new 'Blue Wag' guide for dog-friendly adventures and TPE's innovative sustainable water management initiative.
Scotland’s Railway unveils ambitious five-year Climate Action Plan
Scotland’s Railway has launched a five-year Climate Action Plan, aiming to significantly reduce emissions and enhance resilience against climate change across its network.
PBH Rail Group expands Civil Engineering division with key appointments
PBH Rail Group has appointed Steve Scott as Technical Director and Lin Lee as Principal Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its newly launched Civil Engineering division.
Team registration opens for tenth annual Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2025
Team registration is open for the tenth annual Big Rail Diversity Challenge on 25 June 2025, at Newark Showground, featuring popular and new activities to promote diversity in the rail industry.
Rail Delivery Group report reveals why trains are the smart choice for summer travel
The Rail Delivery Group’s latest report reveals that choosing trains over flights for domestic journeys this summer can save significant money and reduce environmental impact.
