Freight train operator calls on Government to deliver HS2
With HS2's future being decided next month, GB Railfreight's MD, John Smith, has urged the Government and rail industry to focus on the benefits and d…
Category: Mainline Electric
Bridges and track damaged as freight train derails – REPAIR WORK STARTS
Network Rail has announced that work to repair the damage to track after a freight train derailed on the Gospel Oak to Barking line.
Peterborough trains delayed due to damaged overhead wires
Damage to the overhead electric wires between Hitchin and Peterborough is causing disruption out of Peterborough this evening.
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MAJOR DISRUPTION: Railway points fail near Basingstoke
Railway points have failed near Basingstoke and is now causing disruption between Salisbury/Eastleigh and Woking and Reading.
Merseyrail raises thousands for Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Merseyrail has announced that it has raised £41,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in 2019 as its Charity of the Year.
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Network Rail reveals West Coast upgrade plans
Network Rail has announced its plans of the West Coast main line engineering upgrades in spring 2020.
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No trains as upgrade to Anglia railway line set to begin
Network Rail has announced that they will be working at Maryland on the mainline from Norwich to London this weekend to renew track.
MAJOR DISRUPTION: Police dealing with ‘serious incident’ between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges
The police are dealing with a serious incident between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges.
DISRUPTION: Person hit by a train near Birkenhead
It has been confirmed that a person has been hit by a train between Birkenhead Central and Spital on the Merseyrail.
Engineering expertise highlighted in Northern’s train refurbishment
Northern has revealed the processes and engineering required to refurbish it's existing fleet.