Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20260 NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have announced the completion of a major project that aims to explore how drones could be implemented at scale around critical national infrastructure – including for rail inspections and incident response. Project SOCNI (‘Scaling BVLOS Operations for Critical National Infrastructure’) brought together numerous partners from aviation,
£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland’s First Electrified Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 A new 20 million GBP project to upgrade overhead power lines on Scotland’s first electrified railway has officially begun. Work is set to focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. The North Clyde upgrade work is valued at £20
UK: First Phase of Mid Cornwall Metro Services Officially Begin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 The first phase of the new Mid Cornwall Metro has officially begun operation, with local business leaders welcoming the enhanced train service between Newquay and Par. Starting today (18 May 2026), trains will begin running hourly between the two locations, more than doubling the previous timetable and providing the most frequent
UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England when they launch on Sunday 17 May. The changes form part of a regular twice-yearly timetable update, and will apply to all eight train operators in public ownership – c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern,
UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment of both track and train across the East of England. Marking an important step toward the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR); the new structure has been designed to provide better service for
Third of Four HSTs Fitted with ETCS Equipment in Loughborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the conversion of the third of a set of four 16 Class 43 power cars – all of which have been retrofitted to utilise new ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment. The unit has now been returned to owner RailAdventure UK after an eight week course of
One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 One Big Circle is proud to announce a strategic partnership with global rail maintenance leader LORAM Maintenance of Way – an exciting milestone that will accelerate the international expansion of our multi-award-winning Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) technology. The collaboration includes US-headquartered Loram taking a minority investment in One Big Circle, marking a
UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line has taken another step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth 200 million GBP at Bristol Temple Meads. Two new stations will also be delivered as part of efforts to reopen the line, which closed to passengers in 1964. Invited guests were taken
Industry Leaders & Technology Experts Gather at Launch of British Rail’s First Joint AI Action Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the launch of the British rail sector’s first-ever joint AI action plan. The initiative, which aims to harness artificial intelligence to improve reliability, efficiency and passenger experience, was launched during an event at London’s Science Museum on on Tuesday 28 April, which drew attendance from more than
Network Rail Prevents Lineside Fires During Annual Safety Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Network Rail has announced the sixth successful iteration of an annual two-week rail safety programme carried out across Teesside, County Durham and the North East. The programme, which is carried out in partnership with the British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern, forms a crucial part of Network Rail’s anti-trespass prevention activity,
Two Derby Locations Make Shortlist for New GBR HQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Two locations in Derby have made the final shortlist for the new Great British Railways (GBR) HQ. The sites, Becketwell, a city centre brownfield site, and Midland House, an existing railway building opposite Derby station, have been deemed ‘most viable’ out of a list of five potential locations. Great British Railways Branding ©
Network Rail Signs Deal with RWE for Renewable Energy Supply Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Network Rail has signed a new deal that marks a significant milestone in its journey towards powering all its offices, depots and managed stations with renewable energy. The deal will see renewable energy company RWE supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms. The deal will
Rail Industry to Phase out Signal Post Telephones in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced that its Industry Leadership Group has decided to move away from the use of signal post telephones. The decision was made following a request from Network Rail to stop the provision of signal post telephones during re-signalling works, starting with its Fife
UK: Network Rail to Restore Two Heritage Structures in Bath Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20260 Network Rail has announced that major restoration work is to be carried out on two of Bath’s most significant heritage structures, the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the Box Tunnel. Scaffolding for the two projects will be installed during a series of planned closures between
New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies. Now in development within the UK; a new quantum inertial navigation system utilises ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting minute changes in both motion and rotation. The technology aims to provide ultra-precise location information ©
Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 A brand-new, 10 million GBP rail maintenance depot has been unveiled at Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester. The new facility will now be home to more than 120 Network Rail staff, and was built over the course of the last year. The site is situated in Guide Bridge and will also provide respite
Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route last year – contributing to over 2,280 nationally. Over the last five years, colleagues and passengers across the network have intervened in more than 1,000 incidents, highlighting the effects of a brief conversation
How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool on modern railways, helping engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents more quickly and keep trains running safely. Across the UK network, their use is expanding rapidly, with Network Rail using unmanned aerial vehicles to streamline its operations. For example, recent work on the East
New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 A new Government-backed deal will see Network Rail and its platform development company, Platform4, take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London, paving the way for a potential return of regular cross-Channel rail freight. Announced today (Wednesday 25 February), the deal is hoped to support the return of
Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring. The restoration of the Portishead Line is being funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council, and will be delivered by Network Rail, with
Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20260 Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February. Engineers will begin preparatory work ahead of piling on sections of the route set to be electrified between Newcraighall and Shawfair, and from Bowshank Tunnel to Tweedbank station. Work will begin on Saturday 21
Planning Permission Approved for Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 Planning permission has been approved for a large-scale redevelopment of Liverpool Street station, following a decision by the City of London Corporation’s Planning Committee on 10 February. The scheme, led by Network Rail, will increase capacity and improve accessibility at the station, which is currently used by around 118 million passengers
UK: Scarborough Station Restoration Nears Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 Network Rail has announced that the year-long restoration of Scarborough station is almost complete, with the 14 million GBP project having seen the installation of a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The station, which has remained open to passengers throughout the work, is set to receive a fully refurbished
How the Transpennine Route Upgrade Supports Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed 1.1 billion GBP in funding to revive the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. The funding will support planning, development and design work, with benefits expected to be delivered from the 2030s. Meanwhile, Network Rail has emphasised that the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
Services Resume on West Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects carried out since the start of 2026. Passenger services along the northern half of Britain’s mixed-use passenger and freight route resumed today (15 January) after 14 days of essential upgrades, the biggest of all being
Network Rail Releases Fly-Through of Liverpool Street Station Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Network Rail has released a fly-through video of its plans to transform London Liverpool Street into a modern, all-encompassing transport hub. Following almost 2,000 individual comments on a public consultation regarding the plans; the proposals have thus far attracted significant public support, with over 1,000 people registering their backing on the
New Chairs of Network Rail & DFTO Appointed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20260 A set of two new rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the United Kingdom’s railway as the industry prepares for one of the biggest changes in its history. Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines have officially been appointed as the new Chair of Network Rail and Chair of Department for
Network Rail Completes Signalling Overhaul in Carlisle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of an overhaul of the West Coast Main Line’s signalling system in Carlisle. The project saw Network Rail invest 61 million GBP into the Kingmoor resignalling project in order to modernise 1960s systems and install new technology. Work on the project first began in April 2025 ©
Works Begin to Safeguard Folkestone Warren Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 Works have begun to safeguard the South Eastern Railway line through Folkestone Warren, with the railway set to remain open to passengers whilst essential improvements are carried out. The essential works will see a temporary closure of both the Western beach and walkway in order to allow the project to proceed
Network Rail Completes Infrastructure Works Across Kent, Sussex and South London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of a number of key infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and south London – all of which were finalised over the festive period. Works were carried out over a period of 12 days, and included the refurbishment of track and equipment at switches and crossing/points
Alstom Completes £49 Million Signalling Upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful delivery of new signalling, first-of-type level crossings and a wealth of other assets on the Portsmouth Direct line, which runs between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire. The 49 million GBP project has seen the upgrade of a section of UK railway first built over
Network Rail Completes £7 Million Freight Improvement Works in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20260 Network Rail has announced the completion of 7 million GBP worth of rail improvements in North Lanarkshire, with works set to strengthen one of Scotland’s most crucial freight corridors. Mossend acts as a vital hub for moving goods across the country, and is home to a set of three major freight
Railway Staff Deliver Presents and Festive Cheer to Leeds Children’s Hospital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 A group of railway staff from Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER and Network Rail travelled to Leeds Children’s Hospital yesterday morning to spread Christmas cheer. The team, which departed from Leeds station shortly after 10:00, made their way through the city centre with an escort from West Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police
Network Rail Names Partners Handling New Midlands Rail Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20250 Network Rail has confirmed the four partners that will both design and develop Midlands Rail Hub – a 1.75 billion GBP project to improve journeys, boost economic growth and provide stronger transport connections for people across the county. The Midlands Rail Hub Alliance, which consists of VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and
UK Rail Industry Launches New December 2025 Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20250 The UK rail network has introduced timetable changes across other parts of the national network, effective from Sunday 14 December 2025. Notably, changes on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) mark the most extensive revision to services on the corridor in more than ten years. This reflects a decade of investment
UK: New Ravensthorpe Station to Open in 2028 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 Network Rail has announced the closure of Ravensthorpe station from Sunday 14 December to summer 2028 in order to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) work on a new, modernised station adjacent to its current location. The new station will be fully equipped with a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, as
Network Rail Delivers Hydrogen by Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 Network Rail, in collaboration with Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time along Britain’s rail network. The journey saw freight operator Freightliner carry a train of gas containers from Doncaster to High Marnham at Network Rail’s Test Tracks site in Tuxford. The event marked the first delivery of hydrogen
Network Rail Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead as Crews Tackle Christmas Jigsaw Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 Passengers looking to travel to and from London Euston have been advised to plan journeys in advance as Network Rail prepares to tackle a project dubbed as ‘Britain’s Biggest Christmas Jigsaw’. The works, which will begin on Christmas Eve, will see Network Rail teams replace 130 track pieces across Hanslope Junction,
UK: Multiple East Coast Main Line Trains Use Digital Signalling for the First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20250 Testing along the East Coast Main Line has seen the hitting of a new milestone with the UK’s first instance of two trains operating with the European Train Control System (ETCS) on an inter-city main line simultaneously. Network Rail has thanked passengers travelling south of Peterborough for their patience after work
Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 Network Rail has completed delivery on a 15 million GBP rail improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William. Carried out over a nine-day closure; the work saw engineers renew sections of track, make improvements to drainage and clear hazardous vegetation in order to protect the line
Hotshot Thermal Imaging Train to Prevent Delays on SWR Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have announced trials of new thermal imaging technology that aims to help prevent delays to train journeys. Hotshot, a newly-christened Class 450 train fitted with cameras to monitor track conditions, will soon begin operating along routes across the south west of England, allowing engineers
Peninsula Transport Debuts Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot at Paddington Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The UK has debuted its very-first train to utilise pilot ‘next generation’ Wi-Fi technology. GWR’s Intercity Express Train, which was developed by Peninsula Transport in partnership with Motion Applied, Great Western Railway (GWR), Network Rail, and Hitachi, made its debut alongside a Formula 1 car today (17 November 2025) at London
Network Rail Carries Out UK’s First Low-Carbon Track Renewal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20250 A collaboration between Network Rail, Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) and VolkerRail has seen the replacement of 1,150 yards of plain line track replaced with low carbon materials – marking the completion of UK’s first low-carbon track renewal project. The track combines green steel rail, low-carbon concrete, recycled ballast and renewable biofuelled
UK: £320 Million Signalling Upgrade Complete between Farncombe and Petersfield Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20250 Network Rail has announced the completion of a 320 million GBP signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield – marking the end of one of the most significant investments made on the Portsmouth Direct Line to date. The modernisation of the section of line has seen a transfer of control from several
Amey Awarded Position on Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20250 Amey has been awarded a position on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a three-year period. Acting as a supplier on the framework; Amey will deliver ecology advisory services throughout the rail network in the Wales and West region in order to maintain compliance and identify opportunities to
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Network Rail Signs MOU with Met Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Met Office to speed up processes related to weather-based research. The MOU will reduce the time needed to commission research from months to days, with work including research on probabilistic weather forecasting, as well as understanding the links between earthwork
Network Rail Issues August Bank Holiday Travel Advisory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20250 Network Rail has advised that although the British rail network will be operational over the August bank holiday weekend (23–25 August), passengers should check their journeys before travelling. A number of engineering and essential upgrade works will also take place this coming weekend as part of 261 projects across the country
New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK. LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern have worked with Network Rail to launch a joint initiative that plans to provide more options to passengers looking to travel across the North
Network Rail Appoints Jeremy Westlake as Chief Executive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 Network Rail has announced its appointment of Jeremy Westlake, current Chief Financial Officer, as its new Chief Executive. Westlake will replace Sir Andrew Haines on 20 October following a transition period in which they will work alongside each other. Jeremy Westlake will officially step into the position on 20 October © Network Rail Following
New Survey Aims to Gauge Passenger Satisfaction on British Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 A new survey has been launched that aims to gauge passenger satisfaction across Britain’s railway. The survey, which is set to be the biggest in history, will see roughly ten thousand passengers a month asked their views on the rail network whilst en route to their destination, with an aim of
Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20250 Situated in both Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and Tuxford, Nottinghamshire; Network Rail’s two Rail, Innovation and Development Centres (RIDC) play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK, providing testing grounds within a large sandbox for those looking to introduce new technologies to the industry. The sites,
Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as local legends Black Sabbath are planned to take their final bow at Villa Park this Saturday. The event is just one of several huge gatherings in the city over the weekend which also includes England v India
UK: ETCS Upgrade Work Begins on 16 HSTs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 Work has officially begun on the fitting of digital in-cab signalling technology on a set of High Speed Trains (HSTs) in the UK. The work will see 16 Class 43 power cars be adapted to support ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment as part of the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast
Network Rail Approves Accessibility Improvements at Southend East Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a new contract to Octavius for the improvement of accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers, the second it has awarded the civil engineering company within the past month. Upgrades for the station include the installation of two new lifts and an accessible footbridge in order
Network Rail, Freshwave & Neos Partner to Strengthen UK Signal Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain’s rail network. The partnership will see the three companies come together to provide a substantial upgrade to Britain’s rail telecoms infrastructure. Private investments into the project are expected to save the taxpayer around £300m © Network
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent Unite Under South Eastern Railway Leadership Team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20250 Network Rail Kent and Southeastern have united to operate under a single leadership team, South Eastern Railway. The move to the unified model has been made in order to both increase investment and improve efficiency for passengers across the south east, as well as serve as a key step towards the
AVA Bridge: A New Era for Accessible, Sustainable Footbridges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 By Andy Backhouse, Technical Manager, Outokumpu More than a thousand small and medium-sized railway stations in the UK have no pedestrian footbridges, while many existing bridges are in disrepair and need urgent replacement. Since the 1960s, bridges have typically been designed individually and built on-site. It’s time-consuming, costly and carbon-intensive. With mounting
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
£500 Million Network Rail Deal to Secure British Steel Jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The Transport Secretary has announced a five-year, 500 million GBP agreement between Network Rail and British Steel, safeguarding thousands of manufacturing jobs and supporting the continued operation of the Scunthorpe steelworks. The deal, confirmed during a ministerial visit to the site, will see British Steel provide over 337,000 tonnes of rail
Network Rail Announces Nine Day Line Closure Between Redhill and Tonbridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge as work is carried out to strengthen the railway embankment near Edenbridge. During the closure, which will take place between Saturday 16 and Monday 25 August 2025, buses will replace trains along the route. Network Rail has successfully
Network Rail Signs New Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 A new solar farm in Norfolk is set to provide power for a number of Network Rail stations and offices following a deal between the rail body and energy supplier EDF Renewables. The Corporate Purchase Power Agreement will see the farm provide Network Rail with 64GWh of clean energy at a
Major Regeneration Project Planned for Waterloo Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth have formed a new strategic partnership to develop a regeneration project for both Waterloo Station and the South Bank neighbourhood. The new partnership expands upon a framework published last year, named the Waterloo Station Vision, which set out a
Northern City Line to London Begins Signal-Free Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to London has become the country’s first commuter railway to operate without the use of trackside signals in a major milestone. Traditional signals were removed from the side of the track this past weekend (17 & 18 May) as part of the 1.4 billion GBP
Network Rail Unveils Transformative Plans for London Liverpool Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Network Rail has unveiled new plans for a transformation of London Liverpool Street station. The planning application submitted by Network Rail has been validated by the City of London, and includes various future-proofing measures to provide additional space, as well as further connect the station to the local rail network across
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
Network Rail Awards £1.1 Billion Contract for New OTMs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a set of contracts worth 1.1 billion GBP to four suppliers for a set of on-track maintenance machines. The contracts, which have been awarded to Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, Colas Rail Limited, Swietelsky Babcock Rail (SB Rail) and VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Limited, will see Network Rail take
Amey Appointed to Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Amey has been selected as a design and consultancy partner for Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), which aims to improve rail infrastructure in the north of England. The framework, valued at 300 million GBP, will span five years and support various strategic rail programmes. As part of the framework,
Landor Street bridge reopens – with a warning from Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20190 A RAILWAY bridge struck by lorries 32 times since 2009 reopened to road traffic in July after a five-month closure to repair damaged sustained in January. Landor Street bridge, Birmingham, with its new protection beam. NETWORK RAIL The bridge, which carries the Camp Hill line over Landor Street in the Bordesley Green
Railway engineers turned dog rescuers on West Coast main line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 Bank holiday railway engineers turned dog rescuers after a wayward pooch found her way on to the tracks on the West Coast main line. Asha the dog was spotted by Network Rail workers wandering on Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway line at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on Bank Holiday Monday. Asha the dog with
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
Consultation on trans-Pennine route modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 UK: Network Rail is to begin public consultation this summer on plans to rebuild and electrify a 13 km section of the trans-Pennine corridor between Manchester and York via Leeds. The plans form part of the infrastructure manager’s £2·9bn Transpennine Upgrade programme, which is intended to modernise the route by adding capacity,
West Highland Line re-opens after flooding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 West Highland Line re-opens after flooding. Photo: Network Rail Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has fully re-opened for start of service today, after repair works finished following flash floods. The line had been closed by ‘wash-aways’ and landslips at multiple locations around Crianlarich and Tyndrum as a
Droning on: Drones bring new dimension to rail photography Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 Words: Chris Milner, Photography: Geoff Griffiths The availability and affordability of a ‘drone’ for the average person has brought a new dimension to all types of photography. Until a few years ago the use of a drone was usually limited to military applications, but miniaturisation, coupled with portability, affordability and
First, Trenitalia win West Coast Partnership franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 THE government has awarded the West Coast Partnership to a consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia. Transport secretary Grant Shapps and Keith Williams, chair of the Rail Review, have described the deal as ‘vital to deliver the swift introduction of significant benefits for passengers’. The new contract is also designed to ‘fit
13 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 Union calls for action after Caledonian Sleeper overran at Edinburgh THE TSSA union is calling for ‘speedy action’ following the overrun of a Caledonian Sleeper train at Edinburgh almost two weeks ago. The train ran 650m past its intended stopping point before it could be brought to a stand, on 1
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
BLS tour brings Class 31 back to the main line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 JUNE 9 saw a Class 31 return to main line action after a gap of several months. Nemesis Rail’s No. 31128 Charybdis, currently the only Brush Type 2 authorised for use on Network Rail metals, powered the Branch Line Society’s ‘Sunday Yicker’ tour in top-and-tail formation with West Coast Railways’ No. 37668 and
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
UK railway news round-up – August 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 On July 25 TransPennine Express accepted the first of the Nova 2 branded Civity EMUs which are being supplied by CAF and Eversholt Rail. The five-car Class 397 units will enter service later this year on TPE’s services from Manchester and Liverpool to Edinburgh and Glasgow via the West Coast
London’s newest station opens at Meridian Water Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Meridian Water station in north-east London opened on June 3, serving a huge regeneration scheme on former industrial land. The £46million, three-platform interchange will be served by Greater Anglia trains on the Lea Valley route, and replaces nearby Angel Road, one of inner London’s least-used stations. A 5.5km third
Nine recommendations for rail in northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 UK: Nine recommendations are set out in a review of the Rail North Partnership between the Department for Transport and Transport for the North which manages the Northern and TransPennine Express passenger franchises. Published on July 19, the review had been commissioned by Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake and Rail
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Dawlish sea wall rebuild begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20190 Work started at Dawlish on June 1 to construct a new higher and wider sea wall to protect the railway and the town from the sea. Teignbridge District Council approved Network Rail’s £30million plans to increase the height of the sea wall in April. Contractors start work
Abseil teams descend to protect Leicester to Nuneaton line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Specialist abseiling teams have been brought in by Network Rail to help shore up a steep embankment in Warwickshire and prevent potentially dangerous rockfalls. The earthworks close to Arley Tunnel, on the Leicester to Nuneaton line, sits below an old colliery slag heap and a mixture of natural soil and
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
Trans-Pennine ETCS procurement begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: Network Rail has begun the process of appointing a contractor to supply and maintain ETCS Level 2 for the line between Stalybridge near Manchester and Cottingley near Leeds as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade Programme. The selected contractor would be expected to maintain the ETCS equipment over its anticipated
‘Do not travel’ – UK heatwave sparks chaos on railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Straighter and faster for Midland Main Line at Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 The new platforms at Market Harborough have been straightened and extended for increased speeds. However, the southern end of the Up platform is still to be completed. On June 17, Class 222 No. 222010 observes a temporary 50mph speed restriction with the 15.00 Sheffield-St Pancras train. CHRIS MILNER Market Harborough
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Sheffield City Region rail vision launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: An ‘ambitious’ Integrated Rail Plan for the Sheffield City Region was launched by Mayor Dan Jarvis on July 18. The plan was produced by the region’s local authorities supported by organisations including Transport for the North. The proposals include a Barnsley Dearne Valley station in Goldthorpe on the Northern Powerhouse
24 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Hot weather slows down trains TRAIN operators in England are warning that very hot weather is expected to slow down their trains, particularly tomorrow, when temperatures in the London area are forecast to reach 37C. Network Rail says rail temperatures can be 15C higher than the air temperature, which means the
Network Rail: Route Directors Appointed for Eastern Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 Rob McIntosh, managing director of Network Rail’s Eastern Region, recently announced the Route Directors who will form his new senior management team. Several Network Rail employees have been appointed and will be responsible for ‘putting passengers and freight customers first’. Rob McIntosh, managing director of Network Rail’s Eastern Region © Network
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
World rail infrastructure market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 Australia: Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne have signed a A$89m contract to elevate the line at Toorak Road in Melbourne to eliminate a level crossing. e+ Architecture is to plan the refurbishment of Bendigo station in Victoria. Bangladesh: Pandrol is to provide Larsen & Toubro with VIPA DRS rail fastenings
Network Rail Investments: New Trains and New Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 UK: Network Rail has published its annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 March 2019. During that twelve-month period train operating companies added almost 3,000 new services a week. This generated vital additional capacity and seats and was the result of record investment in the country’s rail infrastructure. London Bridge