£100 million train refurbishment by Northern creates 105 jobs
Northern's train refurbishment programme of its fleet has created jobs and supported the economy in Northern England and across the country.
Category: Mainline Electric
Vital rail upgrades to take place this weekend in Essex
Network Rail has announced that vital rail upgrades will be carried out between Ipswich and Chelmsford, in Essex, this Sunday.
Glasgow road to be closed as railway bridge works take place
Network Rail has confirmed the road closure of Nitshill Road, south of Glasgow, while engineers carry out work to repair and strengthen the railway br…
RMT wants action from Freightliner over Coatbridge Terminal future
Rail Union, RMT, has called on Freightliner Ltd and also the Scottish Government to take action to secure the future of Scotland's key rail freight te…
Merseyrail wins Best Performing Regional Rail Operator award
Merseyrail has announced that it has been won the best performing regional rail operator award at this year’s Golden Whistle Awards.
£257m contract awarded to VP Plc for Network Rail’s small plant
Network Rail has announced that it has awarded a contract worth £257m to VP Plc for the hire, supply and maintenance of portable plant.
Grant Shapps hails new Eurostar train service between London and Amsterdam
Grant Shapps has welcomed the new Eurostar train service between London and Amsterdam, which is hoped to improve journeys for passengers.
Boy attacked and robbed on London Underground – CCTV images released
The British Transport Police have released CCTV images following a robbery on the Jubilee Line (London Underground).
MAJOR DISRUPTION: No trains to London Charing Cross as ‘urgent repairs’ are needed
No trains are running between New Cross and London Charing Cross as a result of urgent repairs needing to take place.
Sleepout at Leeds railway station raises £9000 for charity
Network Rail has announced that they have teamed up with the Railway Children charity and has raised over £9000 thanks to a sleepout at Leeds rail st…