EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Eight years after the breach: latest Dawlish progress
Work on the second phase of Dawlish resilience works continues, eight years after the railway was breached by a storm.
Haines: IRP criticism ‘profoundly unhelpful’
NR Chief says promise of rail investment should be welcomed
Levelling Up paper highlights importance of rail
The Levelling Up White Paper highlights the importance of rail in improving living standards.
Government must outline upgrades and accelerate IRP – RIA
The Railway Industry Association is calling on Government to provide an update on the RNEP and accelerate Integrated Rail Plan schemes.
HS2’s HIPER piles tap renewable energy
Innovative new piling can heat and cool buildings. It is being deployed at HS2's Euston site.
Modern Railways February 2022 issue: video podcast
A video preview of the February 2022 issue of Modern Railways
Chessington South freight revival
Friday 10 December 2021 saw the first train beyond Chessington South station to the still incomplete aggregates terminal for Cappagh subsidiary Express Concrete Ltd.
Curtailed HS2 Phase 2b unlikely to meet strategic priorities
The Government's preferred option for HS2's Eastern Leg may not meet its strategic priorities, according to a report made public on 24 January.
Canary Wharf station transferred to TfL
TfL has taken possession of Canary Wharf station on Crossrail.
Christmas progress for CVL upgrade
A blockade of the Core Valley Lines (CVL) north of Pontypridd from 27 December to 6 January enabled Transport for Wales to undertake a variety of works, including installation of foundations for electrification masts.
‘323’ sander contract awarded
AB Rail (part of AB Hoses & Fittings Ltd) has been selected to fit Dual Variable Rate Sanders (DVRS) to Class 323 EMUs.
First seeks bi-modes for TPE and ‘Night Riviera’
Could new locos for TPE and GWR's 'Night Riviera' be on the cards? FirstGroup has invited expressions of interest to supply bi-mode locomotives for the operations.
HS2’s Crewe-Manchester Bill enters Parliament
The Bill for the Crewe-Manchester section of HS2 has been submitted to Parliament.
GBR Advisory Panel meets for first time
The Advisory Panel for the Great British Railways Transition Team met for the first time on 19 January.
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.
Hybrid ‘165’ progress
The conversion of a Chiltern Railways Class 165 DMU to a low-emission electric hybrid drive has advanced, with the technology fitted to a vehicle and ready for initial testing.
Modern Railways January 2022 issue: video podcast
A video preview of the January 2022 issue of Modern Railways magazine
ScotRail and CS EMAs extended
Emergency funding for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper has been extended to run until February 2022.