Latest news from the railway industry
Testing milestone for new Subway trains
The first of the new Stadler-built trains for the Glasgow Subway entered the tunnels on the night of 4 December in a major milestone for the system’s modernisation.
Busy Christmas for Network Rail
Work on over 370 engineering projects was carried out by Network Rail during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Extra date for IRSE certificate
The Institute of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) has offered a new opportunity to sit its Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals on 26 March due to high demand.
Crossrail on track for ‘first half of year’ opening
Opening of Crossrail is expected in the first half of the year.
Lichfield-Burton potential discussed
The West Midlands Rail Executive says passenger trains to Alrewas - serving the National Memorial Arboretum - could be reinstated relatively quickly.
East Coast Digital Programme a path for major schemes – RIA
Partnership working and a clear vision on the East Coast Digital Programme could be a template for major projects on Great British Railways, suggests the Railway Industry Association.
Freight EMU operations poised for growth
RAIL OPERATIONS (UK) Ltd’s Orion subsidiary began rail freight services on 23 November, when the company’s first Wembley to Shieldmuir (Glasgow) run for Royal Mail was made.
