Scottish Levenmouth Rail Link project hits halfway point
After 12 months, the work to reinstate the connection of Leven, Scotland, to the Scottish network – and with that to the UK-wide railway network – hit the halfway point. Over the past year, 4.8...Read more
Many UK trains grind to a halt in four days of strike actions
London commuters may be forgiven for feeling it was still full-on dispute mode. Services of the Underground were curtailed by a widespread stoppage yesterday. Today, and on Saturday, it’s the turn of surface railways to...Read more
UK strikes called off at Network Rail, passenger operators still under threat
The British infrastructure agency Network Rail, has confirmed that strike action called by the trades union RMT, has been suspended. Staff at Network Rail, including safety critical signallers, were due to take part in a...Read more
Work underway to remove Manchester-Sheffield bottlenecks
The first 340 metres of new track have been installed as part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, Network Rail said this week. The upgrade project is designed bottlenecks along the route between Manchester and...Read more
Moving UK’s logistics market to high-speed rail
There was added impetus to this week’s conference of stakeholders in Britain’s high-speed rail industry. There was much talk of the recent revelations that the London to Birmingham HS2 high-speed railway project would be subject...Read more
Low-carbon high-tech bridge crosses the tracks
An innovative ‘first-of-its-kind’ railway footbridge has opened to the public in a rural part of England. The light-weight and low-maintenance structure replaces a dangerous level crossing. Engineers and residents have both welcomed the ground breaking...Read more
Network Rail faces legal action over Scottish deaths
Network Rail is expected to be prosecuted over shortcomings that resulted in a fatal train crash in Scotland. The British infrastructure management agency, which is responsible for the track infrastructure and other assets, is to...Read more
Poly platformed Piccadilly rises to roof repairs
Network Rail, the infrastructure agency for the UK, is no lightweight operator, but it has gone all flimsy for a quick fix to Manchester Piccadilly. Polystyrene platforms have been used to bridge the gap during...Read more
Data companies party line for uninterrupted Brighton route connectivity
Cellnex UK and Three UK, two mobile data companies, have teamed up to provide business-minded commuters with end to end connectivity. The popular Brighton Mainline route, favoured by hard-working commuters, will soon have the sort...Read more
UK strikes: permission to make an offer
It could be the breakthrough that the British nation has been waiting for. The recently appointed UK Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has done what none of his short-tenured predecessors have done, and has opened the...Read more
Learning from London Liverpool Street runaway
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch says a runaway incident at London’s Liverpool Street demonstrates the importance of drivers checking that their train is correctly secured before leaving it unattended. Moreover, that advice is especially important...Read more
Sparks fly in celebration over Transpennine Route upgrade
The UK government may be unable to make up its mind, but its infrastructure agency Network Rail is powering ahead with energising the north of England. The Transpennine Route Upgrade has seen its first electric...Read more
Last Christmas Eve trains as early as 8am for strike torn UK
The four-day strike by RMT union members is going to be no festive fun. Travelling to London from Edinburgh on Christmas Eve? It will be an early start from the Scottish capital. Set that alarm,...Read more