Planning Approval Granted for HS2 Interchange Station

Solihull Council has awarded planning permission for the HS2 Interchange Station, the surrounding landscaping and the automated people mover.

Dynamic Testing Begins on Full Tuen Ma Line

Dynamic testing begins on the full length of the Tuen Ma Line, the Sha Tin to Central Link. This second phase is due to open in 2021.

What's So Great about Stratford?

In his January column, Jonn Elledge muses about how former non-entity Stratford (London) became Britain's busiest station in 2020/21.

Network of European Railways 'Alarmed' about Potential Lorry Subsidy

The Network of European Railways (NEE) expressed alarm over a potential pause to the HGV toll in Germany until 2023.

HS2 Presents Amersham Vent Shaft Headhouse Design

HS2 Ltd has revealed the design for the vent shaft headhouse at Amersham, one of five such structures along the Chiltern tunnel.

SIG Launches SIG Rail and Infrastructure Offer

HS2 Begins Search for High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Contractor

HS2 Ltd has begun its search for the contractor to deliver the high-voltage power supply systems, traction and non-traction, for the line.

Bombardier Celebrates 175 Years of Rail Innovation in the UK

Region's state-of-the-art rail centre opens its doors for aspiring apprentices

Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Take Over HS2 Old Oak Common Site

HS2's Old Oak Common site has been handed over to contractors Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA, who won the contract to build the station in 2019.

MTR Launches Cutting Edge Train Simulator Training Centre

TfL in Ongoing Funding Discussions with the Government

London: TfL has agreed with the government that its funding package can be extended by 2 weeks as discussions about future funding continue.

Alstom Wins Signalling Contract in London

Alstom has won a three-year signalling contract with Network Rail to upgrade the equipment in the London Victoria area.

Rail Depots Back FirstClass Safety & Control Expertise

FirstClass Safety & Control has been contracted by several rail operators to maintain their depot protection & safety systems.

Sticking Plasters Won't Solve Transport for London's Funding Woes

TfL's recent ad campaign to get passengers back using its trains and buses is a symptom of its underlying funding woes, writes Jonn Elledge.

D3 Forecast to Tempt Over Six Million Passengers Out of Their Cars in First Year of Operation

During its first year of operation, it's predicted that 6.6 million people will choose to travel on the MCD D3 line rather than by car.