Latest news from the railway industry
Going underground: a trip on the Elizabeth Line
Editor Philip Sherratt enjoys a preview ride on London’s newest railway
NR warned FA about WCML works in 2019
Despite criticism of a clash of WCML engineering works with FA Cup semi-finals, NR warned the FA about them in November 2019.
TPE seeks MORE bi-mode trains
TransPennine express is seeking expressions of interest to supply at least 25 125mph bi-mode trains.
Rail journeys rose in October-December 2021 – ORR
LNER passenger numbers were at 83.6% of pre-pandemic levels in October-December 2021, according to the ORR.
DfT hits LSER with £23.5 million penalty
The Government has issued former Southeastern operator London & South Eastern Railway Limited with a £23.5 million fine for breaches of its franchise agreement.
DfT plans eight-year TPE Direct Award
The DfT plans to issue a Direct Award contract of up to eight years to operate Trans-Pennine Express services from April 2023.
Older train safety questioned after Carmont
The crashworthiness and safety of older trains running on the network was questioned during RAIB's investigation into the Carmont derailment.
Faults found in weather management at Carmont
Management of extreme weather processes in conditions such as those which caused the Carmont Accident prompted recommendations in RAIB's report.