Updated 08.24 TRAINS are expected to start running through fire-damaged Troon station in Ayrshire tomorrow, but Network Rail said the station would remain closed to passengers for the time being. The building on platform one was badly damaged by a blaze on Saturday which took several hours to bring under control. No
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New proposals to boost tourism using heritage railways
A NEW report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail is recommending more use of the 'amazing network of heritage railways' to boost tourism using public transport. The report notes that running heritage services on to the main network could pose problems because of the higher technical standards which apply. However,
Police rule out arson in Troon station blaze
THE train service between Glasgow Central and Ayr has been suspended until further notice, after fire swept through a building at Troon station on Saturday. Services from Glasgow Central to Ayr will start and terminate at Kilwinning, and ScotRail warned that no alternative transport would be provided today. The fierce blaze began
Fire Seriously Damages Troon Station in Scotland
A serious fire damaged Troon station in Scotland on Saturday, 17 July. Network Rail is now assessing the full extent of the structural damage it caused. ScotRail has said passengers will not be able to travel by train from Glasgow Central to Ayr until further notice. These services currently start and
Unlimited Free WiFi Now Available to Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street Station
Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free, unlimited WiFi that’s fast enough to support video calls and streaming. Liverpool Lime Street concourse wifi signage © Network Rail This service has been launched just in time to welcome more passengers back after the last of the UK’s lockdown measures are lifted
East Coast Upgrade: NR Prepares to Connect 11,000t Tunnel to Existing Track
This month Network Rail will connect a new tunnel north of Peterborough to the existing railway as part of the East Coast Upgrade project. This will allow slower moving freight trains to dive underneath the East Coast Main Line. Network Rail to connect ground-breaking 11,000-tonne tunnel near Peterborough to existing track this
Network Rail condemns ‘shocking’ survey results
Passenger Trains Repurposed to Deliver Parcels into City Centres
High-speed parcel deliveries to city centres will soon be made by converted passenger trains. At Euston station this week, Network Rail and distribution firm Orion showcased the concept with a Class 319 passenger train that has been converted to a Class 76. The train has been fully re-fitted for logistics use and
American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary
Further Northern City Line Closures Announced to Keep East Coast Digital Project on Track
Union calls for ‘rail rethink’ in wake of MPs’ report
A HIGHLY critical rail report from a committee of MPs published today says the Department for Transport faces 'an extremely challenging and uncertain environment in which to implement its proposed reforms'. In response, the RMT union has called for an 'urgent' government rethink. The Public Accounts Committee says the English rail
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Network Rail Lays First Recycled Plastic Railway Sleepers
Network Rail has introduced the first composite railway sleepers on its main line tracks. Composite sleepers on Sherrington Viaduct, near Salisbury © Network Rail Made from recycled plastic, engineers recently installed the environmentally-friendly technology across the weight-restricted Sherrington Viaduct between Salisbury and Warminster in Wiltshire. Previously, track across the viaduct would have been fitted
West Coast Main Line Signalling Gets Major Investment
Work begins this July on a major project to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast Main Line in the UK’s North West. This is one of Europe’s busiest mixed-use rail routes. Example of signals being replaced in Macclesfield © Network Rail Network Rail’s 45m GBP (52.63m euros | 62.99m
Heathrow western access rail link ‘set to be mothballed’
PLANS to build a new west-facing connection from the Great Western Main Line into Heathrow Airport have been put back, according to Network Rail chief Andrew Haines. The change is part of a review of the railway enhancements programme, after its £10.4 billion budget was cut by £1 billion in December.
Flexible Season Tickets Launch in England
English commuters are now able to purchase flexible season tickets. These can be used for travel from 28 June. This is in response to the long-term decline of traditional season ticket use, with a change in working practices accelerated by Covid-19. Image courtesy of Network Rail The introduction of these new flexible tickets
ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched the 2023 Periodic Review (PR23) – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024–2029 – in an open letter. The ORR evaluates the objectives put forward by the governments of England and Wales, and Scotland, the principal
Just seconds frustrated speed attempt on West Coast
APT’s 37 year record remains in tact – but only just
LIVE: London Euston to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, have teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow. The intercity operator’s iconic Pendolino set No. 390044 departed London Euston at 10.36 for a non-stop journey to Glasgow
LIVE: London to Glasgow Central record-breaking attempt fails
An attempt to break the 36-year-old record for the fastest rail journey between London and Glasgow has failed. Avanti West Coast and Network Rail , in association with The Railway Magazine, had teamed up today to attempt to break the record for the fastest journey from London to Glasgow. The intercity operator’s
Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
Rail pay and recruitment to be frozen to cut costs
POSSIBLE industrial action over the loss of railway jobs appears to have been averted, following the publication of an Enabling Framework Agreement signed by the unions, with the agreement of train operators and Network Rail. Staff numbers are set to fall and there is to be a recruitment freeze unless the
Network Rail Chooses Siemens Mobility for Devon and Cornwall Re-signalling
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Mobility the contract to deliver GRIP stages 4–8 of the Devon and Cornwall re-signalling programme. Siemens Mobility, North Wales Coast resignalling © Siemens Mobility The programme will see a modular, network-based solution replace the existing signalling infrastructure. On completion in late 2023, it will provide better connectivity for
Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies
British Cables Company Gains Agreement with Network Rail
“We are exceptionally pleased about becoming just one of three suppliers appointed to the framework, with our products supplied directly to Network Rail’s 9 regional distribution centres across the UK. “The framework requires us to supply telecoms, power, signalling and fibre cables and these will be delivered to support either quick
Network Rail Reports Rail Freight Growth in Eastern Region
Network Rail says that more freight is now being transported across one of its busiest business regions than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent figures for the Eastern Region, which includes the East Midlands, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the North East, as well as the East Coast Main Line from
COP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future
Photos: Network Rail/Porterbrook Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Glasgow will host COP26 on November 1-12 later this year in an effort to bring countries together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change. Also see The hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX
Network Rail appeal as girl caught on CCTV lying on railway tracks
In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways
On 20 May 2021 the UK government published Great British Railways – The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. The positive take-away is, many of the ideas in this white paper are broadly good and show a real awareness of the problems the sector faces. Some Background The Williams Rail Review was originally launched in
Network Rail Completes Upgrade Work at London King’s Cross
Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language
Euston Station in London has become the first in the country to provide passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL). From Wednesday, 2 June, passengers can use ten touchscreens situated around the station to get up-to-date travel information in BSL. This number will be doubled to 20 by the end of
Regulator Says Network Rail Performance in NW&C Region Is Improving
Government announces £401m rail funding boost
A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services. The Department for Transport (DfT) said £317 million would be invested in the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve “punctuality, reliability and connectivity” for passengers travelling
Rail reforms ‘will make train journeys cheaper and more punctual’
Photo: GOV.UK Reforms to Britain’s railways will make train services cheaper and more punctual, MPs have heard. Flexible tickets, which will offer savings on certain routes for people who travel to work two or three times a week, will be at least “20% cheaper” than current monthly tickets, Transport Secretary Grant
Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track. However, in its annual report the regulator did raise concerns regarding the remaining levels of risk funding, particularly in Scotland, and that continued focus is also needed
£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown
Photo: Network Rail A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed. The works included the refurbishment of the platforms, rewiring all the electrics in the station and replacing all the lighting, removing and replacing the old timber canopy on Platform 2 and 3
Coroner calls for warning signs after boy electrocuted on railway line
Rail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks”
Labour said the new reform plans raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”. Manuel Cortes, leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said: “The Conservatives have admitted that their Frankenstein privatisation experiment on our railways has failed and the franchising
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
Radical reforms lay foundation for ‘modern, green railway’
► Concessions will replace franchises► New industry body to absorb Network Rail► Fares shakeup includes part time seasons► White Paper to be presented to ParliamentTHE long-delayed reform of the railways has begun, with confirmation from the Department for Transport that franchises will be replaced by concessions, and control will be given to a
Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGuardian
This rapid mobilisation and team-based approach saved days of disruptive testing, eliminated many hours of maintenance activity and vehicle movements and reduced exposure to the trackside environment for the fault teams – in addition to the core requirement of preventing thousands of minutes of delay on this critical route. By
London King’s Cross Track Upgrade Reaches Final Stage
Imminent Williams Review could spark major industrial unrest
REPORTS that the much-delayed Williams Review of the railway industry – now apparently renamed the ‘Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail’– could be published this week have sparked protests from the RMT union, which is predicting ‘a tsunami of cuts’ and widespread job losses. The main planks of Keith Williams’ reforms are said
ORR Concerned about Siemens and Alstom Market Dominance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has expressed concern about the dominance of Siemens Mobility and Alstom in the rail signalling market. The ORR said there needed to be more competition in the British signalling market, especially with the arrival of new technologies as part of Network Rail’s Digital Railway
Network Rail and RIBA Announce Railway Station Design Competition Winner
Edinburgh-based architectural practice, 7N Architects, has won a competition to shape Britain’s future railways, Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced. The contest asked architects, engineers and designers from across the world to suggest how small to medium-sized stations could improve the travel experience of millions
Case Study: Delivering Bespoke Elevated Cable Management
Case Study: Delivering a Bespoke Elevated Cable Management Solution in Speedy Fashion In November 2020 PACE Infrastructure Solutions were contracted to provide a bespoke elevated cable management system for the Thameslink project at London Bridge station. The task was to design and install a solution that would replace a heavily congested
GEOWEB® System Provides Ballast Stabilisation for Werrington Dive Under
GEOWEB® Ballast Stabilisation System Creates High-Stiffness Foundation Under Track High-speed passenger trains in shared corridors introduce new challenges in managing the existing capacity of railroad systems. When slower-moving freight trains need to cross these high-speed lanes, it can result in inconvenient and costly delays. Such was the case at Werrington Junction,
Services restored between Leeds and York after derailment
TRAINS are running again between Leeds and York via Church Fenton after an engineering train became derailed early yesterday, according to National Rail. Rail passengers between the two cities had to travel via Harrogate after the incident in the small hours of yesterday morning in which five wagons of an engineering train
Network Rail Completes Extensive Bank Holiday Upgrades
Network Rail completed extensive upgrades to the line between Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday weekend. Between 1 and 3 May, teams carried out a range of work to enhance passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line. The improvements to Network Rail’s North West and Central
Network Rail Listed Times Top 50 Employer for Women
Network Rail (UK) has been listed as one of the Top 50 Employers for Women in Britain by the Times. The infrastructure manager says this accolade reflects its efforts to improve diversity and become a more inclusive employer in an industry that has traditionally been and still is a predominantly male
Isle of Wight reopening delayed by software problems
REFURBISHED trains intended for the Isle of Wight have developed software problems, and the line will not be able to reopen in May as planned. Instead, South Western Railway said it was ‘disappointed’ to announce that the service between Ryde and Shanklin will still be provided by buses into the summer. SWR
Network Rail Invites Private Sector to Invest £1 Billion in Telecoms Infrastructure
Network Rail has invited private sector companies to invest 1 billion GBP in telecommunications infrastructure to upgrade the country’s railway network. In return for the investment, the companies would be allowed to commercialise spare capacity. Network Rail is looking for investment from the private sector for its trackside fibre-optic cable network.
Network Rail proposes £1bn privatisation of railway telecoms
Network Rail proposes £1bn private sector investment in railway telecoms
Free tickets as National Railway Museum reveal reopening plans
Curatorial Team Assistant Martyn Halman prepares SECR D Class No. 737 ahead of reopening. Photos: Charlotte Graham Families and rail enthusiasts will soon be able to visit the National Railway Museum, as free tickets are released from today (April 26). The museum temporarily closed as part of the national lockdown on
Network Rail fined after substation fire injured worker
Questions over drainage at Carmont derailment site
A NEW interim report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch into the fatal derailment at Carmont near Stonehaven last August has raised question marks over Network Rail’s procedures for inspecting drains on the railway. Three people were killed on board a ScotRail HST on 12 August when it hit debris. The
RMT steps up Network Rail jobs dispute
THE RMT has launched the next phase of its campaign opposing Network Rail plans which it claims would result in ‘thousands of job losses by this September and a wholescale dilution of safety standards, including halving the frequency of safety critical maintenance work’. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has responded
Construction starts on new Devon station
The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety
The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety The risks that rail maintenance staff face during their day-to-day work are undeniable; high-speed vehicles, high-voltage electricity and powerful machinery combine to make modern depots potentially deadly places to work. This is further compounded by the growing number of vehicles on the network, putting increasing pressure
Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System
Network Rail Approves Multi-Site Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s next generation RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system for Tier 1 and 2 live trial installations at multiple sites. The RS4 system has already received full Network Rail approval
Webinar: Innovation in TCAID Technology for Leaf-Fall Season
New Webinar Announced – Innovation in TCAID Technology for Leaf-Fall Season The perennial problem of signal shunting in the leaf-fall season just got a little easier. The improved TCAID from Unipart Rail has already been deployed on the Network Rail infrastructure. To help its customers understand what improvements have been made and
MPs call for 30-year electrification programme
THE government should launch a 30-year programme of railway electrification if it is to meet the legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Committee’s chair has also criticised the continuing use of trains by some operators which are
Transport Committee Calls for Rolling Programme of Electrification
The UK’s Transport Committee has published a new report, Trains Fit for the Future?, which says the government must give the rail industry a clear strategy on how to decarbonise the network in order for it to hit its own decarbonisation deadline. It makes the following recommendations: a 30-year rolling programme of
Dartmoor Line services to return for first time in half a century
Regular passenger services will return on a largely disused Dartmoor Line later this year as part of Government plans to reverse the Beeching cuts. The Department for Transport (DfT) said trains will run every two hours on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton, Devon, all year round by the
Pinpointing Core to Earth Faults for a Safer Rail Network
Railways require safe, reliable power systems to support signals, points and communications infrastructure. Trackside equipment must be protected from failure, and with thousands of miles of track to maintain, Network Rail demands maximum visibility to assess the health and condition of its infrastructure. UK rail networks are subject to harsh operating conditions
RMT declares national dispute over Network Rail changes
THE RMT has declared a national dispute in protest at changes at Network Rail which the union claims will lead to thousands of redundancies and a halving of safety critical maintenance work. RMT general secretary Mick Cash is seeking an urgent meeting with transport secretary Grant Shapps. Mr Cash said: ‘Under orders
Reopening confirmed for railway to Okehampton
FUNDING worth £40.5 million has been confirmed to restore passenger services in Devon between Exeter St David’s and Okehampton. Part of the line as far as Crediton has never lost its passenger services and is used by Barnstaple trains, but the cash injection from the Department for Transport means that the
Network Rail Publishes Railway Resilience Report following Stonehaven Derailment
Network Rail has published two reports examining how the railway can cope better with extreme weather events. Following the derailment at Stonehaven in August last year, which caused the tragic loss of three lives, Network Rail commissioned two taskforces to look into the impact of extreme weather on the railways. Transport
New warning of climate change threat to ageing railway
TWO key reports have been published by Network Rail, accompanied by a new warning that climate change is posing a ‘substantial’ threat to railway infrastructure, particularly as nineteenth century earthworks were often poorly designed and drained, and are now typically at least 150 years old. One of the reports, into the
Using Electrification and Technology to Support Rail Decarbonisation Vision
Working together to Target Zero: How Can Rail Innovators Contribute to Carbon Reduction? Considering the recent events across the world, it is becoming plainly obvious that climate change is upon us and it is affecting everyone’s daily lives. Global warming and poor air quality are having a devastating effect across the
Network Rail Begins Decommissioning Work at Old Oak Common Site
Network Rail has started clearing the London site where HS2’s Old Oak Common station will be built. The work includes decommissioning railway lines and train depots to prepare the area for the new Old Oak Common rail interchange. Network Rail will remove overhead electric lines and disconnect utilities as a first
İngiltere’de kalkıştan önce hızlı trenin üzerinde fark edilen kedi, 2,5 saatte indirildi
4 Mart 2021, 14:32 +03Güncelleme bir saat önce Kaynak, NETWORK RAIL İngiltere'de Londra-Manchester seferini yapmaya hazırlanan hızlı trende, kalkıştan önce bir vagonun üzerine çıkan kedi, 2,5 saatlik bir çabayla kurtarıldı. Kedi, Euston İstasyonu'nda kalkıştan yarım saat önce fark edildi. Tekir kedi aşağı indirilemeyince yolcular başka bir trene aktarıldı. Kedi, istasyon personelinin
TfNSW Extends Network Rail Consulting’s Digital Systems Integration Contract
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has extended the digital systems integration contract with Network Rail Consulting’s Australian subsidiary until 2024. A train in Sydney © Network Rail TfNSW’s Digital Systems Program was set up to replace existing signalling and train control systems with modern, internationally recognised technology that will allow more frequent
Thousands of rail staff to be trained to help disabled passengers
Tens of thousands of railway staff are being trained in understanding disabled passengers’ needs, according to the rail regulator. By the end of the year nearly 30,000 staff will have received training on issues such as effective communication and how to support disabled people wanting to travel, the Office of Rail
Rail fares increased across UK despite low demand for travel
Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand. Ticket prices have increased by around 2.6%, leading to accusations that the UK Government is “pricing the railways out of existence”. Related articles The figure represents the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation
Rail minister challenges industry to cut costs
More trains for leisure and a new name for Network Rail?
Southampton Upgrade Enables 775m Freight Trains
A 17m GBP upgrade at Southampton has been completed by Network Rail engineers, allowing freight trains between Southampton Central and the maritime terminal at Redbridge to become longer – from 520m to 775m. Redbridge is the country’s second-busiest container port. Freight trains between Southampton, the Midlands and the North will now
Investigation launched into death of railway worker hit by train
New trial makes escalators less likely to spread Covid
A TRIAL has been started at a London terminus in which ultra-violet light is being used to disinfect escalator handrails. Since Covid can be spread by contact, the aim is to make the handrails virtually free of contamination so that passengers can hold on to them more safely. Equipment inside the escalator
Railway Benefit Fund announces ‘Railway Family Week’ fundraiser
The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is staging a week-long fundraising event designed to bring together the Railway Family in support of colleagues in need. Railway Family Week, from April 26 to May 2, will feature a range of fundraising events to support rail workers across the UK. Related articles The 1858
Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs
Maintenance is a necessary process to ensure our rail network runs safely and efficiently. Ideally, it would only be carried out non-invasively in Rules-of-the-Route or other available slots. However, with the strategic drive to a 24/7 railway and ever-increasing demands on rail operators to keep trains running, unforeseen service affecting failures
Britannia Bridge works to protect rail link for future years
The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from February 17, 2021. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the Grade II listed bridge provides a vital rail and road connection between communities on Anglesey with mainland Wales. Related articles The work will see support beams installed underneath the stone lintels at
Great Heck train crash: LNER to host memorial to mark 20 years
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is working with Network Rail and Freightliner to mark 20 years since the Great Heck train crash. The memorial will be a virtual event held on February 28, 2021 from 10am. Related articles If you would like to register to watch the online memorial, please click here.
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes
The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
Time-lapse footage shows race to fix West Coast Main Line landslip
Railway engineers have secured the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by thousands of tonnes of moving earth. Network Rail specialists have spent 17 days completely rebuilding a railway embankment at Hillmorton Junction, just south of Rugby, after land started to slip underneath the
West Coast line to reopen after major landslip
THE West Coast Main Line south of Rugby will reopen tomorrow after Network Rail engineers spent more than a fortnight repairing a landslip at Hillmorton junction. Trains were diverted via Northampton for 17 days while the engineers reconstructed an embankment 10 metres high and 40 metres wide, used 10,000 tonnes of
BTP names rail worker killed on track
THE track worker who was killed in an accident near Surbiton on Tuesday has been named by British Transport Police as Tyler Byrne. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: ‘My thoughts are with the friends, family and colleagues of Tyler Byrne, who tragically lost his life while working near Surbiton
East Coast Upgrades at King’s Cross to Kick Off at the End of February
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross fast approaching
Photo: Network Rail Network Rail teams are preparing to carry out a major stage of the £1.2bn upgrade to the East Coast Main Line, the largest investment into the historic route in a generation. Over a three-month window, rail workers will simplify the track layout outside of King’s Cross station, as
New sea wall at Dawlish protecting tracks from storms
Campaigners call for Okehampton route reopening on Dawlish anniversary
Disruption set to continue after landslip near Rugby
British Steel Delivers World Firsts with Enhanced Zinoco® Coated Rail
With Zinoco coated rail, the zinc rich (anode) coating corrodes in preference to the steel (cathode), therefore preventing the steel from corroding. The zinc oxide creates a strong barrier to further corrosion – in this way the protection of the metal is guaranteed, even when the zinc layer is damaged. Another
Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works
Network Rail says the railway line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge will close for 16 days in the summer to allow improvement works to take place under the Transpennine Route Upgrade umbrella. The Transpennine route, which measures 122km (76mile) in length, connects York with Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. The works
Mounting Concerns Over Government Efforts to Roll Back HS2
“We continue to provide input into the DfT-led study on proposals for Euston following publication of the Oakervee Review in 2020. The DfT has recently instructed HS2 to proceed with further design development for one of the options, which provides a solution based around 10 HS2 platforms, a single stage
‘Ground moving’ under West Coast Main Line
SOME trains between London Euston and Rugby have been diverted via Northampton, adding half an hour to journey times, after Network Rail was alerted yesterday by a driver to problems at Hillmorton Junction, south of Rugby. Network Rail said hourly tests show the ground is moving underneath several tracks at Hillmorton. West