HS2 encourages Scottish businesses to bid for its contracts
HS2 is urging Scottish business to register to bid for work on the high-speed railway when it issues new contracts next year.
Author: Janine Booth
I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
New image shows progress on HS2’s Curzon viaduct in Birmingham
HS2 has released a picture showing progress with the construction of the 300-metre-long viaduct that will carry high-speed trains into Curzon Street s…
Severn Valley Railway launches new coal-infused gin ahead of Christmas
The Severn Valley Railway has today (Thursday 23 November) launched a new, coal-infused gin, in collaboration with Piston Distillery.
City of York Council launches ‘Our Big Transport Conversation’
City of York Council (CYC) has today (Thursday 23 November) started a ten-week public consultation about future transport across York and surrounding …
New station for Balgray in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
Network Rail has appointed Story Contracting Ltd to design a new station on the Neilston line in the area south of Barrhead in East Renfrewshire.
Video: Accurascale unveil new GWR tank engine models
Accurascale has unveiled its model of the GWR 57xx, 67xx and 8750 Class Pannier Tanks, describing it as "one of the most iconic tank locomotives of th…
Network Rail gives contracts for work on East Kilbride Enhancement Project
Network Rail has awarded £61.5m worth of contracts for work to deliver the East Kilbride Enhancement Project.
Eurostar offers 75,200 tickets at £39 each
Yesterday (21 November), Eurostar launched a winter promotion which will run for just one week, ending at 22:59 GMT on Monday 27 November.
Video: Leven Road bridge to re-open on Monday 4 December
Network Rail has announced that the new River Leven Road (Bawbee) bridge will open at 10:00 on Monday 4 December.
Train named Hull Paragon 175 to mark station’s anniversary
TransPennine Express (TPE) has named one of its Class 185 trains ‘Hull Paragon 175’ by current and former to mark Hull Paragon Interchange's 175th…