London Bridge Redevelopment Partially Opens

UK infrastructure provider Network Rail has announced the opening of two-thirds of a new concourse at the London Bridge redevelopment of the…

National Express c2c Green Lighting Launched

National Express c2c green lighting has been launched at its 26 stations, which will not only provide better visibility, but also consume le…

Abellio Confirmed East Anglian Rail Franchise Operator

The UK Department for Transport has confirmed Abellio as the East Anglian rail franchise Operator. The franchise will commence on 16 October…

Serco Win Loram Rail Grinding Machines Testing Contract

Serco Rail Technical Services have won a contract to test three new C44 Loram Rail Grinding Machines being manufactured for Network Rail.

Last Major Crossrail Contract Awarded

The last major Crossrail contract has been awarded to Alstom, Costain and TSO, bringing to an end the biggest procurement programmes the UK …

TfL Informs Passengers of London Air Pollution Levels

Waterloo Line Signalling and Points Upgrades

A range of upgrades are to be carried out on the Waterloo Line in south west London including signalling and points upgrades

IEEE International Conference Comes to Birmingham

The 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation will take place at the University of Birmingham in the UK from 23–…

Abellio Named Preferred Bidder for East Anglia Franchise

Abellio East Anglia Franchise decision announced by the UK’s Department for Transport, who have named Abellio to operate the East Anglia fra…

TALGO AVRIL Receives Final Certification

Spanish high speed train specialists TALGO, have received the final certificate of conformity for its very high speed train, the TALGO AVRIL…

Eurotunnel Freight Transport Millionth Truck of 2016

Eurotunnel has announced that its Eurotunnel freight transport ed its millionth truck of 2016 setting a new record on previous years.

Network Rail Reopen Chiltern Main Line

UK Infrastructure operators Network Rail reopen Chiltern Main Line between connecting Banbury, Bicester and Leamington Spa following a £76m …

Diamond Drilling Specialists Shine in Glasgow Queen Street Upgrade Work

Essential infrastructural work on Glasgow's Queen Street Station tunnel upgrade has been achieved by Diamond Drilling specialists, Corecut. …

GWR Orders Seven Hitachi Intercity Express Trains

Great Western Railway has announced the order of an extra seven bi-mode Hitachi Intercity Express Trains from Hitachi Rail Europe and Eversh…

LORAM Acquires UK Rolling Stock Specialists RVEL

LORAM Maintenance of the Way Inc has completed the purchase of rolling stock engineering and operating experts RVEL; a major player in the U…

Infotec Achieves Latest ISO Quality Assurance

Infotec ISO Quality Assurance: Passenger information systems supplier Infotec has achieved the latest ISO quality assurance certification to…

Great Western Railway Electric Train Tests

The first Great Western Railway Electric Train Tests have been a success this weekend, following trial runs between Reading and Didcot.

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry Resigns

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry has resigned her post amid “shame” regarding Southern Rail’s ongoing industrial action and poor service provis…

Alstom Win Pendolino Fleet Repainting Contract

Alstom have won Pendolino fleet repainting contract for the West Coast Main Line. The fleet are owned by Angel Trains and operated by Virgin…

First Look: Crossrail Royal Oak to Bond Street

Crossrail Ltd. have released new images of their fit-out activities taking place in the tunnels linking Crossrail Royal Oak to Bond Street.

Post-Brexit Britain Railways

A brief look at the impact Brexit would have on Britain's railways – Post-Brexit Britain Railways will lack European regulations, and fundin…

GWR Hitachi Fleet Inaugural Run

reat Western Railway unveiled the first of its new GWR Hitachi fleet on 30 June 2016 at an event attended by UK Transport Secretary Patrick …

Thameslink Siemens Desiro City Train Delivered

The first of a fleet of Thameslink Siemens Desiro City Trains began operating this week for Thameslink in Greater London.

HS2 National Audit Report: "Too Ambitious"

The HS2 National Audit Report has stated that schedule is too ambitious and the project is coming in over budget even before the referendum …