Railways

Preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail unveiled

Government urged to commit to Northern Powerhouse Rail to transform the region’s economy.

2 years 3 months ago
UK rail industry faces critical skills shortage by 2025, says new report

New report say rail sector will need up to 120,000 additional people over the next five to ten years.

2 years 3 months ago
East Coast main line powers ahead with £216.2m contract

East Coast main line increases power supply with £216.2m contract award.

2 years 6 months ago
Interim report published on fatal Stonehaven derailment

Government publishes Network Rail’s interim report on tragic derailment at Stonehaven.

2 years 6 months ago
Work to reopen railway at Stonehaven begins

Network Rail’s work to reopen the railway at Stonehaven begins this week, following the fatal derailment on 12 August.

2 years 6 months ago
Network Rail launches taskforces after fatal train derailment

Network Rail launches two independent taskforces in wake of Stonehaven tragedy where three people lost their lives.

2 years 6 months ago
£343m infrastructure boost for Welsh railways

Cardiff Central station upgrade one of a raft of schemes set to benefit from combined £343m investment.

2 years 7 months ago
Murphy chosen to build new Soham rail station

Network Rail has awarded the contract to build Soham’s new railway station to J Murphy and Sons Ltd.

2 years 7 months ago
Network Rail pledges immediate action following Stonehaven derailment

Rail chief “acutely aware we need a long-term resolution” to protect against climate change following fatal derailment.

2 years 7 months ago
Three people lose lives following train derailment

Three people confirmed dead after train derails in Aberdeenshire.

2 years 7 months ago