Latest United Kingdom News
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Network Rail to Complete Upgrades in the Severn Tunnel
Network Rail will carry out essential upgrades in the Severn Tunnel between South Wales and Bristol during July and August 2022.
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UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South
The UK Government will provide funding of over £1bn to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Mainline South.
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Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains
Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first monitoring system on GWR's high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance.
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TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy
TfL has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender as the first step for powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy.
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HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre
The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham.
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HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel
HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage and streaming capabilities across the entire high speed rail network.
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Rail Upgrades to Power Elizabeth Line and Extend West Anglia Platforms
Rail upgrades at the end of July will extend platforms and provide power for the Elizabeth Line in preparation for its next stage of opening…
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HS2 Obtains Planning Permission for Birmingham Viaducts
Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission to HS2 Ltd to construct two viaducts in Birmingham.
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UK: Rail Journeys Double Post-Pandemic
More people are returning to rail travel post-pandemic according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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UK: Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s New Fleet of Hitachi Trains
Static testing has begun on the first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory.
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UK: Digital Twin on Track to Optimise Reading Station’s Energy Performance
A new project has begun that will help Reading station lower its carbon emissions and optimise its energy performance by approximately 20%.
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HS2 Begins Building First of Five ‘Green Tunnels’
HS2 has begun construction of the first of five ‘green tunnels’ that have been designed to blend into the landscape.
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UK: Major Signalling Overhaul Completed in Manchester
Network Rail has moved all signalling equipment from the outdated signal box near Philips Park to Manchester’s modern rail operating centre.
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HS2 Trials Electric Drilling Rig for Construction in Warwickshire
Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture is trialling an electric, high-capacity drilling rig for construction in Warwickshire.
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UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street
All signals at Birmingham New Street station have now been digitalised to meet 21st Century signalling standards.
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UK: Phase Two of Gosforth Metro Depot Rebuild is Completed
Phase two of work on Nexus’ Gosforth Metro depot has been completed with the installation of three more sections of line on the site.
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UK: Testing of New Digital Signalling System Begins on Northern City Line
Testing of the Northern City Line’s new digital signalling system has begun, marking a milestone in the East Coast Digital Programme.
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AI and LiDAR Sensors Leveraged to Develop Future HS2 Stations
HS2 has announced that OpenSpace Group Ltd is using artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR sensors to develop future train stations.
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Level 2 Testing Complete on Porterbrook Power Cars Retrofitted with ETCS
Porterbrook has completed successful Level 2 testing on three Class 43 power cars retrofitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS).…
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HS2: Construction Begins on UK’s Longest Railway Bridge
Construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct has now started, overseen by HS2’s main works contractor Align JV.
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Over 1 Million Journeys Made During the Elizabeth Line's First Week
More than one million passengers have used London's new Elizabeth line during its first week of operation.
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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?
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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…
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DB Cargo UK Puts Safety First with New Campaign
DB Cargo UK launches new campaign to promote safety excellence throughout the business called 'Together. We’re Safer. Together. We’re DB’