HS2 Signs New Civil Engineering Contracts as Part of Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced a successful renegotiation of contracts with two civil engineering joint-ventures as part of the programme’s wider reset. New commercial contracts have now been signed with both EKFB and Align, collectively amounting to more than 100km of the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands. Two major contracts
Rail Live 2026: Reflecting on a Brilliant Few Days Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20260 As always, this year’s show brought together the rail industry’s engineers, asset managers, operators and more for two days of live demonstrations and genuinely useful conversations. For us, it’s always one of the highlights of the calendar – a chance to speak directly with the people using AIVR day-to-day. Visitors stopping
Work Begins to Restore Portishead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20260 Work has officially begun to restore the railway line from Bristol Temple Meads to Portishead, which will bring train services back after more than 60 years. Thus far, the Government has invested more than 63 million GBP to reconnect Portishead and Pill to the railway network in an effort to improve
Hitachi Rail Donates Installation Equipment to London Colleges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20260 Hitachi Rail has announced the donation of a slew of specialist installation equipment used in work to modernise signalling on London’s Underground to three local further education colleges. The donation, which will see equipment given to Stanmore College, College of North West London and City of Westminster College, is hoped to
Eurostar Reported to Contribute £2 Billion to UK Economy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20260 A new report published by Public First has determined that international high-speed rail contributes around 2 billion GBP to the UK economy each year and supports approximately 23,000 jobs. The report, Fast Track to Growth, uses Eurostar as a case study to assess the economic impact of international high-speed rail in
Transport Secretary to Invoke Japanese Inspiration for HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20260 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ambitions for HS2 to match levels of success previously set by Japan’s Shinkansen network or “bullet trains”. The Transport Secretary recently made a trip to Japan and travelled along the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka. Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, with the Shinkansen train © Department for
CAF Opens New Manchester Maintenance Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20260 CAF has officially opened a set of brand-new service facilities at Lowry Park, Manchester. The sites, which cover an area of 5,000 m², represent an investment of 10 million GBP, and will host both maintenance and overhaul work on various key components, including wheels and bogies. The facilities will deal with the
Safer Overhead Line Equipment Monitoring: Day 3 of Rail Safety Week 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20260 Why Overhead Line Is a Safety Challenge Electrification teams working on or near overhead line equipment face a unique combination of dangers. They are working at height, in exposed locations, often in poor weather and in close proximity to high voltage equipment that carries 25,000 volts. Even when network sections are
Portable Monitoring Delivers Flexible Deployment for Rail Signalling Power Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20260 Our new rail solution, the Portable RS4 Tier 1, provides flexible monitoring that helps rail engineers and contractors quickly gain visibility of insulation performance across signalling power systems, whenever and wherever it is needed. The RS4 Tier 1 is our most advanced rail signalling protection system, providing comprehensive insulation monitoring
Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20260 Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria. The Cumbria Travel Pass allows customers to utilise unlimited travel across the county on Northern, TransPennine Express and Avanti trains, Stagecoach bus services and select Windermere Lake Cruises boats. The unified
UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower risk fees for third parties and investors. Fees payable to Network Rail will be cut in order to support wider economic growth. The ORR will lower risk fees for both third parties and investors © Canva Currently, Network Rail charges fees to
First New Elizabeth Line Train Leaves Alstom’s Litchurch Lane Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20260 Alstom has announced that the first of ten brand-new Elizabeth line trains has left the production line at its Litchurch Lane site in Derby. The unit, Class 345 No. 345071, has now entered a final checking phase on the factory’s Test Track, and is soon set to undergo a period of
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,
Rail Minister Opens UK’s First Electrified Railway Testing Loop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20260 Rail Minister Lord Hendy has officially opened the UK’s first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. The new 3.5-kilometre track was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by representatives from across the rail industry. The testing loop forms part of a wider redevelopment of the Long
International Railway Summit: Great British Railways, Privatisation & Integration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20260 At current time of writing; to say that Britain’s rail sector is in a state of flux might be considered something of an understatement. The formation of Great British Railways (GBR) is poised to change not just the current industry landscape, but the very fabric of the country’s rail operations;
Great British Railways Urged to Draw Lessons from British Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20260 In a new report published by Campaign for Better Transport, senior figures with experience of British Rail have shared lessons that could help shape the future of Great British Railways (GBR). The report, Track Record: What Great British Railways can learn from British Rail, draws on discussions between former British Rail
GTR to Enter Public Ownership on Sunday 31 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20260 Starting this Sunday (31 May 2026), GTR will officially become part of the growing list of publicly owned operators providing rail services in Britain. GTR are currently responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, and provide services for hundreds of millions of across the South East each year. GTR
Piccadilly Line Upgrades Prepare for Introduction of New Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed a series of planned closures on parts of the Piccadilly line as work continues on the introduction of a new fleet of Underground trains. The closures, which will mainly take place at weekends and during school holiday periods, will allow engineers to carry out infrastructure
What Has Changed Since South Western Railway Entered Public Ownership? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20260 One year after South Western Railway became the first train operator to move into public ownership under the Government’s rail reforms, passengers are beginning to see changes across parts of the network, particularly on suburban routes into London Waterloo station. The UK Department for Transport notes that the most visible change
UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20260 The UK government has created a new Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are planned and delivered across towns and cities. The initiative, launched by the Department for Transport, is intended to identify barriers affecting the development of mass transit projects and propose
PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail’s New Delivery Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20260 Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. [embedded content] In this latest episode, we discuss the latest changes to
UK CMA Calls for Reforms to Rail Procurement to Reduce Costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20260 The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for changes to the way road and rail infrastructure projects are planned and procured, stating that current systems are increasing costs, delaying delivery and limiting innovation. The recommendations were published following an 11-month market study into civil engineering across the public road
HS2 Costs and Timetable Increased as Government Announces Project Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 The UK Government has announced revised costs and delivery timeframes for HS2, with the Transport Secretary outlining plans to reset the high-speed rail project following what ministers described as “years of mismanagement.” Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government would aim to deliver the railway “as quickly as possible and at
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,
HS2 Completes Construction of Network’s Tallest Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 – the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network – which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking a new milestone for the high-speed rail
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
DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, has officially opened the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, which aims to award 4.8 million GBP in grant funding to new projects aimed at improving safety and reliability on Britain’s rail network. The competition seeks to address persistent issues on
Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 A new 150 million GBP phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester’s tram network later this month as essential track replacement work aims to improve both network safety and resilience. As a result, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre from Saturday 16 to Friday
UK: Cambridge South Station to Open in June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The opening date has been unveiled for Cambridge South station, which will see passenger services begin calling at the station on Sunday 28 June, with an official opening ceremony also planned to be held the following day. Set to be the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded station in the country;
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Explore Direct Rail Link Between London and Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the introduction of direct rail services between London and Switzerland. The agreement marks the latest step in discussions over a potential cross-border route linking the UK with Swiss cities including Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The project remains
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will
UK: Great Western Railway Services to Be Nationalised by 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Great Western Railway (GWR) train services will officially be nationalised on 13 December 2026. Currently run by First Group; GWR will become the 11th operator with a government contract to come under public ownership later this year, falling under the newly formed Great
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: Wind Turbines to Harness Power of East Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 LNER and Treeva have announced the installation of three wind turbines along the East Coast Main Line at Hitachi Rail’s Craigentinny depot. Part of a proof-of-concept initiative, the turbines are intended to be used to capture energy from turbulent airflow and turn it into clean, renewable energy. The initiative is the first
UK Government Rejects Transport Committee ‘Boom and Bust’ Testimony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 The UK Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry put forward by the Transport Committee stating that rail investment has been subject to ‘boom and bust’, other than in respect of rolling stock. In its response, the Government has acknowledged that whilst the perception of such cycles is ‘clearly felt
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
Southeastern Automates Timetable Change Updates in UK First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20260 Southeastern has become the UK’s first train operator to automate the communication of planned timetable changes to passengers waiting at station on a service-by-service basis. Implemented following a major 260,000 GBP upgrade to its Customer Information System, Southeastern customers will now be able to receive information on their train through tailored
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
HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services. Situated two miles northeast of Birmingham city centre; the existing structure spans a 183-metre section of the B4114, which will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on 10 May ahead of a
Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 An oral evidence session held yesterday by The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could boost economic growth in the North of England. During the session, attendees were questioned on how published plans might align with government growth goals for the North, with scrutiny
Cross Passages Installed Along HS2’s Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20260 The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel. Connecting the northbound and southbound tunnels; cross passages are a safety feature that allow passengers to cross to the adjacent tunnel in the event of an emergency. 34 cross passages have been installed
UK: EMR Launches New Widgit-Based Station Guides Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has introduced brand-new station guides designed to make information both clearer and more accessible for passengers of all abilities. The guides utilise simple language alongside Widgit, a system of symbol-based communication developed to empower individuals to navigate environments independently. The new guides utilise Widgit, a symbol-based communication system ©
UK: Government Agrees to Provide Further Information on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 The UK Government has stated that it agrees with statements included in the Transport Committee’s recent report on the Railways Bill, and has pledged to provide more information about key documents discussed within. Published in February; the Committee’s report stated that provided legislation supplied ‘only a partial picture of the framework’
TransPennine Express Announces All Night Services to Manchester Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20260 TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of a new timetable that will introduce a slew of all night services both to and from Manchester Airport. In total, eight new services will provide hourly trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport all day, every day. The new service will see trains running
Zonegreen Boosts Safety at Major Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20260 Staff at one of the highest capacity rail depots in the South East are being protected by the very latest advances in technology, thanks to Zonegreen rail safety solutions. One of the new Zonegreen DPPS Road End Panels installed at Ashford Maintenance Depot in Kent. © Zonegreen The Sheffield-based rail specialist has undertaken
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
ORR Sets Out Day-to-Day Responsibilities in 2026-27 Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out its key responsibilities over the course of the next year. The report has been published as the regulator prepares for the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), and aims to highlight the day-to-day responsibilities intended
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
East West Rail Presents Revised Plans for Earlier Delivery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 East West Railway Company has outlined updated proposals for the East West Rail project, including a revised construction timetable, increased service frequency, and changes to station design along the route. The plans have been presented alongside a new public consultation, detailing the development of the East West Rail project, linking Oxford,
Eurotunnel Fined £2.25 Million Following Health and Safety Failing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20260 The Channel Tunnel Group Limited (CTGL/Eurotunnel) has been fined 2.25 million GBP after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Fault has been admitted by CTGL following an investigation and prosecution by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) after an incident in
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
UK: East West Rail Announces Eight-Week Consultation for Final Railway Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20260 East West Rail has announced a final, eight-week-long consultation that will give communities an opportunity to shape the final design of the new railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. The consultation, which will run from 14 April to 9 June 2026; will take onboard feedback from the public before
New Birmingham Metro Extension Now Serving Millennium Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 Passenger tram services are now running to the Millennium Point stop, connecting more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network. New additions to the line, which form the first stage of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project, include stops offering passengers access to destinations such as Moor
Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless “tap-and-go” travel across buses, trains and trams in England, with plans to give local authorities greater control over integrated transport systems. The strategy, titled Better Connected, includes more than 40 funded measures intended to simplify journeys, improve coordination between transport modes and
ORR Appoints Feras Alshaker as Interim Chief Executive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced interim leadership arrangements ahead of the departure of its current chief executive, John Larkinson, later this month. Following a decision by the ORR board, Feras Alshaker, currently Director of Planning and Performance, will take on the role of interim chief executive from
TRU Teams to Deliver Engineering Works Between Huddersfield & Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20260 During the months of both May and June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams are set to deliver a wide variety of engineering works between Huddersfield and Leeds. Between Saturday 2 and Monday 25 May, 56 engineering trains will renew 6.2km of track, lay 21,000 tonnes of ballast and install 51 foundation
UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK and Scottish Governments have published foundations for a new agreement setting out plans on how they will work together to exercise rail functions following the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). Agreed upon between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Scottish ministers; the memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks a milestone
MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has been agreed between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, marks a milestone in
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 ©
Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service when it launches this spring. Refurbishment work is being carried out in association with Beacon Rail at Alstom’s modernisation facility in Widnes, with all units featuring a
HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the
VDB Legal Working Group Visits BODE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Legal Working Group of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) to Kassel. We were delighted to host the group and appreciated the valuable discussions and exchange. As a long-standing member of the VDB, the BODE Group is actively involved in the association’s
UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been officially appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board. The move forms a new milestone in the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), marking the transition from Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR) – currently by Laura Shoaf. Great British Railways Branding ©
Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 Amey has been awarded a new contract with Network Rail for the delivery of multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The new contract, which was secured under Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), will see Amey provide
What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20260 Since its original inception in 2003; the Office of Rail Regulation has operated with one clear goal: to provide fair, unbiased and balanced rulings for Great Britain’s rail industry, and act as the de-facto economic and safety regulator of the country’s railways. Even when, on 1 April 2015, the non-ministerial government
UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 New Government plans have been unveiled that aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall compensation claim system for delayed trains. A new system will allow passengers to claim Delay Repay directly from wherever they buy their ticket – removing the current need to go through separate operators. The Government
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
Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 The final deck segment for HS2’s Delta junction has been manufactured at a purpose-built factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire – the last of over 2,700 that will make up a complex triangular network of viaducts outside Birmingham. Each deck segment weighs up to 85 tonnes, and, once constructed,
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
National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘Aligns with Growth Plans’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the government’s new plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘must more closely align with national and local growth plans’. The report, which was published by the NAO earlier today, instructs the government to ‘involve better collaboration between central and local
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
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
TfL Names SSE Energy as Delivery Partner for Solar Installations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has officially appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner for the construction of purpose-built solar installations that will connect to London Underground Tube network. The move will allow TfL to utilise zero-carbon electricity straight from the solar installations themselves, bypassing the National Grid and marking one
Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, which aims to deliver an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park. Full approval was granted by Coventry City Council in January, and will see Colas Rail
HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station. Main construction of Curzon Street, which will stretch for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, is now well underway. Aerial view of the Curzon Street site
TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a new programme of work this year that aims to both increase & build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and overall workforce. Forming part of a wider 150 million GBP programme to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure, the work will seek
Northern Trains Commits to Extensive Disability Training Following ORR Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has secured commitments from Northern Trains that all staff will receive disability awareness training, as well as a 550,000 GBP package of additional measures. Northern Trains is now working on resolving a number of concerns raised regarding historic failures to provide disability awareness training
Avanti West Coast to Trial Timetable Optimisation Programme from CFMS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 Avanti West Coast has begun trialling a new a timetable optimisation programme which aims to boost train service reliability during unplanned disruptions. The tool, which was created by the independent digital engineering research organisation Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS), utilises data simulation to formulate prompt recommendations for train services impacted
Rail Fares Frozen Across England in 30 Year First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 From this week onwards, rail fares across England have been frozen by the Government in an effort to both aid with the cost of living and support economic growth. The freeze applies to all regulated fares, including seasons, peak returns and off-peak returns between major cities across the country. The freeze is
UK: Lumo Celebrates Apprenticeship Progression Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20260 Open access operator Lumo has shared news that sixteen of new apprentices have made the switch from the classroom to the cab of its Class 222 fleet. The operator is currently gearing up to launch a new service along the West Coast Main Line in the coming months, joining its existing
CrossCountry Welcomes First Passengers Onboard Refurbished Voyager Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 CrossCountry has officially welcomed passengers onboard the first refurbished Voyager train, marking a key milestone in a 75 million GBP investment to upgrade the existing fleet tackling journeys across Britain. Recently launched at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby; the first train (unit number 220033) travelled more than 5.8 million miles
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
TfL Reminds Customers of Rising Tube and Rail Fares from 1 March 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has reminded customers that Tube and rail fares are set to increase from 1 March 2026 – whilst bus and tram fares will remain frozen until July 2026, with some routes receiving extensions on free travel periods. As agreed in the July 2025 Spending Review; the Government’s
Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station. The first trains travelled into the city just after 05:00 this morning (Monday 23 February) following a nine-day, multimillion-pound series of works were carried out to future-proof the station’s southern approach The works necessitated
Northumberland Park Station Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially authorised the fifth in a series of six new stations set to open as part of the Northumberland Line project. Northumberland Park Station in North Tyneside will now open on Sunday 22 February, with the line’s final station, Bedlington, expected to be
Prime Minister Announces Long-Term Commitments for Welsh Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20260 The Prime Minister has announced his endorsement of new plans to modernise Welsh rail with with a long-term commitment to expand and improve infrastructure across the country. Formally endorsing the Transport for Wales vision for the future of Welsh rail; the Prime Minister has agreed that a framework for the pipeline
West of England to Develop Mass Transit Rail Link to Bristol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 The West of England Combined Authority has unveiled a new Transport Vision that includes a high-capacity mass transit rail network connecting to Bristol Airport. Currently, the West of England is the largest city-region in the UK without a mass transit system or a firm commitment to building one. The new vision
Jacobs and PA Consulting to Continue Work on UK Transport Security Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 Jacobs and PA Consulting have secured a four-year contract extension from the UK Department for Transport to lead the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) programme. The initiative focuses on applying research and technology to improve the security and resilience of the country’s transport systems. Programme advances science-led solutions to protect U.K.
DB Cargo UK Completes Trial of Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 DB Cargo UK has announced the successful completion of a trial utilising a Class 93 tri-mode locomotive on an intermodal service in the North West. The trial, which was carried out in collaboration with Rail Operations Group and Network Rail, saw DB Cargo UK use the 93006 locomotive to haul a
CrossCountry Unveils Newly Refurbished Voyager Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 CrossCountry has officially unveiled the first train of its newly refurbished Voyager fleet – marking the beginning of a 75 million GBP investment that seeks to provide enhanced passenger experiences across Britain. The train was revealed at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, where CrossCountry colleagues and guests were given the
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
MPs Seek Clarity on Rail Reforms and Political Control of Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Members of Parliament have called on the UK Government to provide clearer details on its rail reform plans and to limit the risk of political micromanagement under the proposed Great British Railways (GBR) body. The House of Commons Transport Committee has published two reports following its inquiries into the Railways Bill
UK Officially Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age to 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 The Government has announced that from 30 June 2026, the minimum age to become a train driver will be lowered from 20 to 18 years old. The move is hoped to address ongoing concerns that the number of train drivers in the country is slowly declining, as a quarter of all
Northern Launches New Yorkshire Flyer Service Between Leeds and Sheffield Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Northern has launched a new service that aims to connect the White Rose cities of Leeds and Sheffield in 47 minutes – the Yorkshire Flyer. Launched during an event at Leeds station; the Yorkshire Flyer will also add over 30,000 extra seats a week, accommodating projected growth along the railway. The new
Lumo Enhances Accessibility Aid with Virtual Tour Updates Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20260 Lumo has announced a number of enhancements to its virtual tour digital tool, which aims to provide reassurance for customers eager to explore the train’s accessibility features before their day of travel. The tool, which is available on the open access operator’s website, was developed with Ocean 3D, which Lumo arranged