GTR tests new in-cab signalling technology on Great Northern Class 717 fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway has begun to test in-cab signalling technology on its Great Northern Class 717 fleet, as part of the East Coast Digital Progr…
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I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
Northern seeks new leader of Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire
Northern has begun the recruitment process for a new manager for the historic Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire.
Midland Main Line upgrade work to continue over festive period
Network Rail will carry out work over Christmas to prepare the Midland Main Line for electrification between Kettering and Wigston
Unite the Union lobbies MPs to defend Alstom jobs in Derby
Workers from the Alstom train manufacturing works in Derby assembled at Parliament today (6 December) to lobby MPs in defence of their jobs.
Transport for Wales delays increasing train frequency
TfW has announced that it will increase train service frequency on its Liverpool-Chester route (via Liverpool Airport), and on the Ebbw Vale branch, n…
LNER opens chocolate sharing station at Edinburgh Waverley
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has today (Tuesday 5 December) unveiled a chocolate Sharing Station at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Station repairs and track upgrades in the North West this Christmas
Network Rail will be carrying out important work on rail routes in North West England over the festive period, and is warning of disruption.
Highfurlong Brook is first HS2 viaduct to finish deck beam installation
The Highfurlong Brook Viaduct in Northamptonshire has all its deck beams installed, becoming the first on the HS2 project to reach this stage.
New Scottish railway station approved for opening this December
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has allowed the new East Linton railway station to enter service ahead of its planned opening on 13 December.
Mayors’ new group to explore better rail links between Midlands and North
The Mayor of the West Midlands and the Mayor of Greater Manchester have jointly convened a private-sector group to discuss improving connections.