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It Could, Let's Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse
In his November column Jonn Elldge considers what the recent Budget means for the rail sector in terms of investment in projects such as HS2.
21st Nov 2022Comment -
The Indirect Way of Getting from London to Liverpool by Train
Due to Avanti West Coast's ongoing problems, Jonn Elledge travels from London to Liverpool via the TPE to see what trains are like up north.
14th Oct 2022Comment -
TfL Confirms Funding Agreement with UK Government
Transport for London (TfL) has reached a funding agreement with the UK government to support its transport network until March 2024.
1st Sep 2022Policy -
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London's Tube Network
Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations.
26th Jul 2022Science and Technology -
Not Calling At...
Jonn Elledge wonders what the largest city in Great Britain is that doesn't have a direct rail link to London and what even is a city?
31st May 2022Comment -
Balfour Beatty Begins London Underground High Voltage Upgrade Project this Month
Balfour Beatty will begin upgrades on London Underground’s Piccadilly line this month, renewing ageing switchboards and installing HV cables.
27th May 2022Infrastructure -
HS2 Crewe-Manchester Bill to Be Introduced to Parliament
The ‘High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill’ – HS2 Phase 2b Western Leg – will be introduced in parliament today (24 January 2022).
24th Jan 2022Policy -
The Problem with Our Railways Isn't Boris, It's Scrooge
Jonn Elledge gets into the Christmas spirit and does some finger-pointing as to who is really to blame for the state of Britain's railways.
23rd Dec 2021Comment -
Night Tube to Resume on Central and Victoria Lines in November
London’s Night Tube will resume service on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 December on Saturdays and Sundays.
18th Oct 2021Policy -
To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2's Eastern Leg
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge muses on the future of HS2's eastern leg and the political tug of war taking place behind the scenes.
15th Oct 2021Comment -
Wabtec Traction Motors Case Study
The LT118 Traction Motor is one of Brush’s well-known products, having first been manufactured in the 1970s.
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Evolution and Revolution: Railway Depots Today and Tomorrow
Evolution and Revolution: Railway Depots Today and Tomorrow is taking place ONLINE as seminars on 9 June 2021.
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BCRRE and Siemens Mobility Partner to Create Centre of Excellence in Goole
The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have signed an MoU for a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole.
6th Apr 2021Science and Technology -
Detailed Design of Piccadilly Tube Trains Revealed
Transport for London and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the detailed design for the new trains for the London Underground Piccadilly line.
4th Mar 2021Rolling Stock -
Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works
Network Rail has announced Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) works to take place in the first two weeks of August.
29th Jan 2021Infrastructure -
Knorr-Bremse Wins London Underground Contract
Siemens Mobility has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the door systems for the Inspiro trains for London Underground's Piccadilly line.
3rd Aug 2020Rolling Stock