East West Rail Presents Revised Plans for Earlier Delivery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 East West Railway Company has outlined updated proposals for the East West Rail project, including a revised construction timetable, increased service frequency, and changes to station design along the route. The plans have been presented alongside a new public consultation, detailing the development of the East West Rail project, linking Oxford,
UK: East West Rail Announces Eight-Week Consultation for Final Railway Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20260 East West Rail has announced a final, eight-week-long consultation that will give communities an opportunity to shape the final design of the new railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. The consultation, which will run from 14 April to 9 June 2026; will take onboard feedback from the public before
East West Rail Unveils Phase Two Plans for Oxford–Cambridge Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 The next phase of the implementation of East West Rail has been revealed, as the project has confirmed it is exploring an expansion of the proposed frequency of trains from three or four per hour to five. One of Britain’s most significant transport projects; East West Rail forms a key part
UK: First Freight Service Runs on East West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The East West Rail line has seen its inaugural freight service as part of the implementation of a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton. The first of its kind to travel along the line, the freight service from Didcot entered the new infrastructure at Oxford before travelling 35 miles to
East West Rail: Chiltern Railways Named as First Stage Operator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the selection of Arriva Group subsidiary, Chiltern Railways, as the operator for the first stage of the new East West Rail link. The new line, which is set to begin service later this year, will provide the first direct rail service link between Oxford
Growth vs. Green? The Environmental Debate around East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20250 Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a speech pledging to drive economic growth across the UK. Having previously positioned herself as “Britain’s first green chancellor,” Reeves reiterated her belief that “net zero is the industrial opportunity of the 21st century.” However, her support for projects like a
UK Government Supports East West Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20250 During a speech at Siemens in Oxfordshire, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes. In the short term, Reeves announced that the delivery of a new East Coast Mainline station in Tempsford will be accelerated
UK: East West Rail Details Electrification Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20240 East West Rail Company (EWR Co) has unveiled plans to electrify the Oxford to Cambridge rail route, preferring a hybrid battery-electric approach with discontinuous electrification. The organisation also announced a 10-week public consultation starting on 14 November 2024, to gather feedback on its plans. The consultation aims to engage communities along
East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20240 A key milestone was reached for the East West Rail project yesterday after a test train successfully completed a test run between Oxford and Milton Keynes. Network Rail worked with Chiltern Railways to operate the first train over the newly built section (Connection Stage One) of the line between Bicester and
UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20230 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line. This line has been designed to boost connectivity between Oxford and Cambridge, unlocking up to 103 billion GBP of economic growth, according to the DfT. The latest route update marks
HS2 Engineers Build Key East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 A new bridge that will carry direct rail services between Oxford and Cambridge has been lifted into position over the route of HS2 near Calvert, Buckinghamshire. This will carry East West Rail (EWR) services linking Oxford, Bicester, Bedford and Cambridge, largely along a route that was closed in the 1960s. East West
Vivarail trains withdrawn by London Northwestern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Vivarail trains running between Bedford and Bletchley on London Northwestern Railway were withdrawn last night and the rail service has been replaced by buses, following the news that Vivarail has been placed in administration. Grant Thornton is understood to be taking responsibility for managing the company’s financial affairs. LNR engineering
Passenger levels continue recovery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 99 per cent of pre-Covid levels on Friday 18 November according to the latest statistics from the Department for Transport, which also said the usage level remained at 97 per cent over the weekend which followed. The DfT is set to publish a
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
Transport secretary to hold talks with RMT today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 RMT general secretary Mick Lynch is expected to meet recently-appointed transport secretary Mark Harper today, just after the union called four more 48-hour strikes in December and January. ASLEF is also staging a 24-hour drivers’ strike on Saturday. Mr Lynch has repeatedly accused the government of placing a ‘dead hand’ on the
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
Reprieve for HS2, East West Rail and NPR in ‘austerity’ budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The Chancellor has effectively dismissed calls for HS2 to be further cut back or even cancelled in his Autumn Statement. Jeremy Hunt told the Commons that the funding would be available to continue building HS2 to Manchester, East West Rail and the ‘core’ elements of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Transport campaigners have pointed
UK: Work Begins on HS2’s Longest Cuttings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 HS2’s main works contractor, EKFB – a joint venture between Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall – has started working on two of the project’s longest cuttings. Almost two million cubic metres of material will be excavated to create the two cuttings. This is enough to fill the Royal Albert
Government names railway schemes for funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 The government has unveiled a Growth Plan which includes lower taxes, new ‘investment zones’ and investment in infrastructure. This features 86 schemes to improve roads, and 10 for railways. The rail schemes included in the Plan have previously been proposed, and in some cases work on them has already begun. They are
Uncertainty grows over East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 There are increasing doubts about the future of East West Rail linking Oxford and Cambridge, after transport secretary Grant Shapps said he would consider cancelling Phases 2 and 3. Phase 2 will connect with the existing railway from Oxford at Bicester, and then use the route of an abandoned line to
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
TfL funding is extended until June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 Government funding support for Transport for London has been extended until 24 June, but although the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed the news he is calling for a 'concrete commitment' to a longer term settlement. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said he was 'pleased', but continued: 'There is no
UK: Network Rail Chooses Alstom for Major Cambridge Re-Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a 130 million GBP ( 155.83m euros | 176.56m USD) contract as part of Network Rail’s Cambridge re-signalling project. Major rail contract for Cambridge re-signalling awarded to Alstom © Network Rail This is the largest single contract to be awarded by Network Rail under the Major Signalling Framework Agreement
Network Rail Completes Christmas Break Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20220 Once again, the Christmas break has been a busy time for Network Rail engineers working on upgrading Britain’s rail network. Wales & Western Region This December, Network Rail completed 22 million GBP worth of essential upgrades in its Wales & Western region / Western route – between London Paddington and Penzance. The track