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
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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
Network Rail and Alstom Sign Electrification Equipment Contract
Network Rail and Alstom have signed a two-year framework contract for the supply of single insulated cantilevers. These cantilevers, which are part of the equipment to hold up overhead lines, will contribute to efforts to decarbonise the railways. The contract would entail the use of Alstom’s ‘CLever’ cantilevers on Network Rail electrification
Helicopter footage reveals Storm Christoph impact on railway
Photos: Network Rail Network Rail helicopter footage shows the impact that flood waters caused by Storm Christoph have had across the North West’s railway network. Thankfully, initial signs show that railway lines left submerged in over the past week in Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria have little or no lasting damage
ORR proposes new guidance to reduce level crossing dangers
SIMPLER guidance about level crossing safety is being unveiled by the Office of Rail and Road, to help the rail industry and highways authorities. There were more than 400 incidents at level crossings last year according to Network Rail, including two collisions between trains and pedestrians and six involving trains and
Rail staff recognised for rescuing vulnerable people
Dozens of rail staff have been recognised for their life-saving actions in rescuing vulnerable people. Almost 60 workers from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern and Gatwick Express services, were recognised with Samaritans-sponsored Lifesaver Awards. Related articles: They were praised for their compassion and bravery in putting their
Train services reduced to average of 72%
THE level of National Rail services is being reduced this month to an average of 72 per cent of pre-Covid timetables, following the reintroduction of travel restrictions in lockdowns. Passengers are being urged not to use trains unless their journeys are essential and, if so, to check for timetable changes before
UK engineering first as 11,000 tonne tunnel is installed
Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub
Network Rail, the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have launched the Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub, which draws on all the information gathered from the joint experience of designing, building and operating the first tram train system in Britain. Tram trains are special in that the same
New East Coast Main Line tunnel will be ‘pushed into place’
East Coast Upgrade Reaches King’s Cross Milestone
Rail operators and Government to assess rail service levels
Photo: Rail Delivery Group Rail operators are “working closely” with the Government to ensure adequate rail services throughout England’s fresh national COVID-19 lockdown. It comes as a rail operator announced it is to suspend all its services for the next two months in what it described as a “hugely disappointing” start to
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence this month
Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line this month. The work will take place between January and February between London Liverpool Street station and Shenfield and on the Southend Victoria line to improve reliability for passengers. Related articles: Major renewal works will continue to replace the
New Year’s Honours List recognises Network Rail employees
Martin Frobisher. Photos: Network Rail Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2020, published on 30 December. Martin Frobisher OBE, group safety and engineering director, is recognised for his work supporting the railway response to COVID-19, the construction of the Nightingale hospitals and supporting the
Dewley Hill refusals turns heritage railways to imported coal
Newcastle City Council has refused planning permission for a new surface coal mine at Dewley Hill. The decision means an end to UK-based coal production, and has dashed the hopes of Britain’s heritage railways, who need affordable coal to continue operating. Earlier this week, we reported how the Heritage Railway
Network Rail launches major Christmas projects
WHILE millions of people are looking forward to turkey and treats, thousands of Network Rail workers will be spending their Christmas on the track instead. Among the many projects which will be undertaken between Christmas Eve and the New Year, the East Coast Main Line upgrade will be continuing and London
Anger in Midlands as report downgrades HS2 eastern leg
THE National Infrastructure Commission has published a new assessment which reduces the importance of the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds via the East Midlands in favour of regional schemes. The recommendations have angered and dismayed politicians and business leaders, with Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood describing the proposals as ‘an
‘Only luck’ prevented accidents at ‘poorly engineered’ level crossing
Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice
By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
PREVIEW: December issue of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers first Vivarail train arriving on the Isle of Wight, plus Eurostar and HS1 warn their futures are at risk.
Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as takeaway
Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference. For the third year running Network Rail is teaming up with award-winning charity Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) to provide hot food and festive cheer for those who are
Regulator praises Network Rail, but sounds warning over future planning
THE Office of Rail and Road has praised Network Rail’s timetable planners for their extraordinary work in making four major timetable changes over six months, during ‘a very challenging time’. Rail schedules were adjusted repeatedly during 2020 to align as much as possible with the various states of lockdowns and other
Rail engineering work cut to smooth Christmas journeys
Lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks and shortening rail engineering work are among measures aimed at avoiding Christmas travel chaos unveiled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The closure of London King’s Cross station on Christmas Eve for major engineering work has been postponed from the afternoon until the end of
Defective track caused Sheffield freight derailment
THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has reported that the derailment of a train of cement wagons at Sheffield which disrupted services for almost a week was caused by defective track fastenings which allowed the gauge to spread. The accident happened at about 02.45 on 11 November, when 16 of the 34
RMT calls for urgent meeting with Network Rail’s Hendy
THE RMT is calling for an urgent meeting with Network chairman Sir Peter Hendy to discuss Christmas transport plans, which he has been preparing. Sir Peter has a history of co-ordinating major transport arrangements. In 2012 he was in charge of organising the successful transport strategy for the London Olympics. RMT general
HS2 and WMCA Collaborate on Metro Eastside Extension
“We’re extremely pleased to reach this agreement with WMCA, and will continue to work with them and our other partners, including Birmingham City Council, Transport for the West Midlands, Midland Metro Alliance and Network Rail to ensure that HS2 delivers additional benefits to Birmingham and the wider region. “HS2 is already
Transport Secretary urges people to consider avoiding Christmas travel
People should consider not travelling by train at Christmas due to the rail network’s “limitations”, Transport Secretary Grants Shapps has said. The Westminster Government and the devolved administrations are expected to announce later this week how coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people across the UK to spend the
New technology comes to the aid of Ribblehead
THE famous Ribblehead viaduct which was at the centre of unsuccessful proposals to close the Settle & Carlisle Line in the 1980s is receiving more attention than ever, after Network Rail scanned the structure of the viaduct using drones, lasers and 3D software, turning the resulting data into a computer
Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists. An essential upgrade to brickwork and drainage is underway on the 144-year-old structure which carries the historic Settle to
Monday essay: Should the state pay our fares?
THE Department for Transport is paying National Rail operators who had been running franchises until March this year to keep going. The government takes the revenue and pays the bills, and the deficit so far has reached £4.2 billion. But does this amount to renationalisation, and should the state simply
Crossrail 2 Issues Update Statement
Crossrail 2, which is promoted by Transport for London and Network Rail, has issued an update statement in light of the current finances of TfL. The funding agreement between the government and TfL from 31 October 2020 contains a commitment by TfL regarding Crossrail 2 that TfL “prioritises safeguarding activity and
Funding announced for ETCS feasibility studies
THE government has announced funding of £1.2 million to help with the development of ERTMS/ETCS on three main lines. The budget will pay for ‘feasibility work’ on parts of the West Coast and Midland Main Lines, and also from Peterborough to Ely and King’s Lynn. Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: ‘Today’s investment
Full service restored at Sheffield after derailment
TRAIN services through Sheffield have returned to normal after six days of disruption caused by a derailed cement train. Network Rail had to remove 11 derailed tanker wagons and carry out ‘significant’ repairs to the track and signalling. The cause of the derailment at 02.45 on 11 November is not yet known,
Network Rail safety failings contributed to track worker deaths
Photo: Adam Hale/PA Wire Network Rail’s long-term failure to improve safety was an underlying factor in the deaths of two track workers in South Wales, an investigation has found. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said that, over “many years”, the Government-owned company “had not adequately addressed the protection of track
Hydrogen Is a Distraction
There is a lot of buzz about hydrogen trains and hydrogen technology at the moment. Hydrogen trains are already in commercial operation in Germany and are being tested in the Netherlands and the UK. And they have their place. However, their contribution to decarbonising transport is tiny and the danger is
Eleven recommendations in final RAIB Margam fatalities report
Sheffield derailment disruption set to continue
WORK is continuing at the site of a freight train derailment at Sheffield early yesterday morning which left a number of cement tankers off the rails and blocked five of the station's eight platforms. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has sent inspectors to the scene and their inquiries are continuing, but
Phase 2 of Dawlish Sea Wall Repair Begins with Wavewalker
Serious disruption at Sheffield after freight derailment
A FREIGHT train has become derailed at Sheffield station. Points and signalling have been ‘significantly’ damaged by the overnight incident, said Network Rail, which is warning that five of the station’s eight platforms are blocked. Many trains are being cancelled or delayed, although there are no reports of any injuries. Network Rail workers
Construction of sea wall to protect Dawlish coastal railway begins
Victoria station marks 100 years since Unknown Warrior burial
New warning to operators of bridge strike lorries
Story of King’s Cross station told in new Channel 5 documentary
Britain’s most bashed bridge is at Hinckley
Network Rail Grants Full Acceptance for CableGuardian®
Network Rail Grants Full Product Acceptance for CableGuardian® AC Electrified areas added to certificate following successful trials Network Rail has approved the use of Viper Innovations’ Cable Monitoring System for AC electrified routes making the system fully approved for use across all Network Rail regions. CableGuardian is an award-winning product created by UK
‘Largest ever’ departures screen goes live in London
THE ‘largest and clearest’ single passenger information display screen in Britain has been switched on at London Victoria. The display, showing the next fastest train to 60 destinations, measures 5m by 2.5m. It has been installed above the metro concourse. In future the display could be programmed to show animations and