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UK Railway and Transport News @ukrailways@mastodon.london

· 4mo ago

Win-win for newts and engineers during major upgrades http://dlvr.it/TSdKhn #Environment #GeneralInterest #IndustryNews #RailNews

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Win-win for newts and engineers during major upgrades - VibeWire Magazine

Endangered great crested newts are being better protected if found on the railway during upgrade work thanks to a newly launched scheme to help them thrive. Network Rail has teamed up with the Newt Conservation Partnership to quickly relocate railway residing newts so work to maintain tracks and run trains safely and reliably doesn’t grind […]

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· 4mo ago

South Western Railway celebrates one year in public ownership http://dlvr.it/TSjDkF #Aldershot #Alstom #Ascot #Dorking

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South Western Railway celebrates one year in public ownership - VibeWire Magazine

It is now one year since South Western Railway (SWR) entered public ownership, and in that time, 39 new trains have been added to its fleet.

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· 5mo ago

RIA calls for action after Government response to ‘boom and bust’ report http://dlvr.it/TSNPlX #Business #Government #IndustryNews #RailBusiness

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RIA calls for action after Government response to ‘boom and bust’ report - VibeWire Magazine

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today called on the Government to turn words into action, following the Government’s response last week to the Transport Select Committee report on rail investment. Commenting on the Government’s response, RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan said: “Whilst many in the rail supply sector will question the Government’s assertion that […]

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· 5mo ago

New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland http://dlvr.it/TSVPvg #HSEQ #IndustryNews #Infrastructure #RailNews

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New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland - VibeWire Magazine

Organisations from across Scotland have come together to sign up to a new agreement aimed at improving safety for walkers, cyclists and other non-vehicle users at private level crossings. Network Rail manages nearly 350 level crossings across Scotland that are classified as private. However, many are located along well-used routes through farmland, woodland and other […]

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· 4mo ago

Bristol adds Liebherr bulk crane as vehicle volumes surge http://dlvr.it/TSjWxl #Bulk #BulkHandlingEquipment #CargoHandlingEquipment #Container

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Bristol adds Liebherr bulk crane as vehicle volumes surge - VibeWire Magazine

The Bristol Port Company in southwest England has taken delivery of a new GB£11.4 million crane and hopper system at its Royal Portbury Dock. The…

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· 5mo ago

Network Rail completes tactile paving programme at Scottish stations http://dlvr.it/TSWRs2 #accessibility #IndustryNews #RailNews #Stations

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Network Rail completes tactile paving programme at Scottish stations - VibeWire Magazine

Journeys for visually impaired passengers are now safer at stations across Scotland as Network Rail completes a project to install tactile paving on platforms. The textured surface along the edge of station platforms helps passengers with sight loss identify where it’s safe to stand. The raised, studded pattern can be felt underfoot or with a […]

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· 5mo ago

UK freight climate tool targets safety risks http://dlvr.it/TSXJK5 #ClimateChangeRiskAssessmentModel #Crewe

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UK freight climate tool targets safety risks - VibeWire Magazine

The UK rail freight sector has launched what it describes as the first standardised climate change risk assessment model for multi-user freight sites. Developed through…

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· 4mo ago

Transport for Wales rebrands train to support the Urdd Eisteddfod http://dlvr.it/TShKw3 #Class197 #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews

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Transport for Wales rebrands train to support the Urdd Eisteddfod - VibeWire Magazine

Transport for Wales (TfW) is backing an initiative for children to attend a residential centre’s summer camps.

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· 4mo ago

CMA recommends overhaul of rail procurement to cut costs and drive growth http://dlvr.it/TSfGfX #Government #IndustryNews #Infrastructure #RailNews

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CMA recommends overhaul of rail procurement to cut costs and drive growth - VibeWire Magazine

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the findings of its market study into road and rail infrastructure and is recommending concrete actions to drive down costs and drive up innovation and productivity. Following 11 months of in-depth analysis and engagement across government, procuring authorities and businesses, the CMA’s market study on public road […]

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· 5mo ago

Next phase of Greater Manchester tram network improvements set to get under way http://dlvr.it/TSVPvd #Infrastructure #LightRail #PermanentWay #RailNews

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Next phase of Greater Manchester tram network improvements set to get under way - VibeWire Magazine

The next phase of a £150 million investment into Greater Manchester’s tram network gets under way this month. The essential track replacement work will make the network safer and more resilient and reliable for years to come. People are being encouraged to plan their journey while the work is carried out. There will be no […]

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· 5mo ago

London train services to be affected by a series of weekend work this month http://dlvr.it/TSPZZc #Disruption #Harlesden #HS2 #Infrastructure

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London train services to be affected by a series of weekend work this month - VibeWire Magazine

Train services from London Euston have returned to normal following early May bank holiday weekend engineering work.

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· 4mo ago

Carlisle Support Services Appoints Jason Gray to Lead Practical Innovation Initiatives http://dlvr.it/TScdTX #Companynews #GeneralInterest #Innovation #People

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Carlisle Support Services Appoints Jason Gray to Lead Practical Innovation Initiatives - VibeWire Magazine

Carlisle Support Services announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from […]

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· 4mo ago

Connecting northern English ports by rail http://dlvr.it/TSg95d #ContainerShipping #England #Hull #Humber

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Connecting northern English ports by rail - VibeWire Magazine

Work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade continues to gather pace. A new phase of engineering activity is underlining both the scale of the project and the growing importance of rail freight within it.

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· 2mo ago

Why Virgin Atlantic Is Targeting The 40 RAF Pilots Keeping Britain’s F-35 Fleet Flyable http://dlvr.it/TTZ35k #aircraft #F35 #UK #VirginAtlantic

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Why Virgin Atlantic Is Targeting The 40 RAF Pilots Keeping Britain’s F-35 Fleet Flyable - VibeWire Magazine

Virgin Atlantic has campaigned to entice former RAF fast jet pilots to fly for them on long-haul transatlantic routes.

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· 4mo ago

London Euston passengers advised to check before travelling over Bank Holiday http://dlvr.it/TSfK3q #Events #RailNews #Stations #TrainOperatingCompanies

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London Euston passengers advised to check before travelling over Bank Holiday - VibeWire Magazine

Passengers travelling during the upcoming Spring bank holiday weekend have been urged to plan ahead due to strike action. On Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May strike action on London Northwestern Railway services will mean a very limited service will be in operation. London Northwestern services on both dates will operate to a reduced […]

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· 4mo ago

Amey announces four new senior advisory leaders http://dlvr.it/TSdKhY #Companynews #IndustryNews #Infrastructure #PeopleMoves

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Amey announces four new senior advisory leaders - VibeWire Magazine

Tom Kinnear has been named Amey’s new delivery director for transport. The role will see him lead Amey’s transport advisory services across highways, rail, aviation, and ports. With more than 20 years’ experience in transport consulting, Tom combines deep sector knowledge with a strong track record in delivery, helping infrastructure owners translate strategy, data and […]

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· 5mo ago

LNR to introduce thousands of extra seats on London Euston services http://dlvr.it/TSVMNS #RailNews #UK

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LNR to introduce thousands of extra seats on London Euston services - VibeWire Magazine

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) is introducing 42,000 extra seats on its services to and from London Euston every week as part of a national timetable change coming into effect Sunday 17 May. From this weekend, LNR is completing the rollout of its brand-new electric trains onto routes between London and Milton Keynes and on the […]

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· 5mo ago

Opening date revealed for Cambridge South station http://dlvr.it/TSTRV7 #Government #IndustryNews #RailNews #Stations

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Opening date revealed for Cambridge South station - VibeWire Magazine

Passengers will soon be able to take trains from the new Cambridge South station after its opening date was revealed today (Monday 11 May). Services will begin calling at Cambridge South on Sunday 28 June before the station’s official opening ceremony takes place the following day. The first Great British Railways (GBR) branded station in […]

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· 4mo ago

Women’s Charity Joins Forces with Southeastern Railway to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls http://dlvr.it/TSfGdb #People #RailNews #Safety #TrainOperatingCompanies

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Women’s Charity Joins Forces with Southeastern Railway to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls - VibeWire Magazine

Women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has partnered with Southeastern Railway to establish a community-led forum, launching this summer. It will be focused on improving safety and confidence for women and girls using rail services. Southeastern Railway is working in collaboration with SIGBI and other representative groups, to ensure the forum is […]

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· 5mo ago

Remote station in Yorkshire is ‘the perfect family home’ http://dlvr.it/TSWRqG #People #RailNews #Stations #UK

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Remote station in Yorkshire is ‘the perfect family home’ - VibeWire Magazine

A man who lives and volunteers at a remote station in North Yorkshire is encouraging people to visit the area and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Tim Hill and his wife Elly left the busy market town of Bourne in Lincolnshire and moved into the “perfect family home” in Battersby station with their three young children […]

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· 5mo ago

HS2 depot and control centre deal boosts jobs for Birmingham http://dlvr.it/TSTRVV #Depots #HS2 #IndustryNews #Infrastructure

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HS2 depot and control centre deal boosts jobs for Birmingham - VibeWire Magazine

HS2 Ltd today confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) will build the high-speed railway’s control centre and rolling stock depot in a deal set to transform a brown field site in Birmingham into a major new business and logistics hub supporting more than a thousand jobs. The contract – […]

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· 5mo ago

Rail figures in Blyth port expansion plan http://dlvr.it/TSVPt2 #alumina #BattleshipWharfExpansion #Blyth #England

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Rail figures in Blyth port expansion plan - VibeWire Magazine

Rail freight is set to remain part of the long-term growth strategy at the Port of Blyth. The northeast England port is advancing plans for…

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· 4mo ago

Spencer Rail Engineering unites Waterbeach project partners with innovative workshop http://dlvr.it/TSg96Y #Companynews #IndustryNews #RailNews #Stations

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Spencer Rail Engineering unites Waterbeach project partners with innovative workshop - VibeWire Magazine

Specialist engineering firm, Spencer Rail Engineering, recently hosted a PRINT Workshop with its Waterbeach project partners Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), Network Rail and SLC at its head office in Hull. Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver a new railway station on behalf of GCP, helping to support the expanding community in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, […]

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· 4mo ago

First GBR-branded train is unveiled http://dlvr.it/TSfK4X #RailNews #UK

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First GBR-branded train is unveiled - VibeWire Magazine

A historic moment for Britain’s railway has been marked today (Thursday 21 May), as the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded train was unveiled in Brighton. Whether it’s building sandcastles, fish and chips on the pier or a staycation, rail travellers to the south and southeast this long weekend can catch a glimpse of the […]

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· 4mo ago

Go-Ahead Group appoints chief operating officer http://dlvr.it/TSdXMb #IndustryNews #PeopleMoves #RailNews #TrainOperatingCompanies

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Go-Ahead Group appoints chief operating officer - VibeWire Magazine

Go-Ahead Group has announced that Sian Leydon will be joining the company as chief operating officer, a newly created role, in July. Sian will take her track record of leading growth, transformation, and delivering results across complex, customer-focused industries to Go-Ahead. Sian was most recently managing director for mainland Europe at Arriva. Before that, her […]

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· 4mo ago

Northern City Line celebrates one year of digital signalling http://dlvr.it/TScZdc #RailNews #SignallingandTelecoms #Technology

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Northern City Line celebrates one year of digital signalling - VibeWire Magazine

The Northern City Line (NCL), between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in the City of London, today (Tuesday 19 May) celebrates one year since its physical lineside signals were removed. The NCL became Britain’s first ‘no signals’ commuter railway in May 2025, and since then almost 70,000 train services have been operated by Great Northern using […]

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· 5mo ago

Manchester set to benefit from new services as new night-time airport trains arrive this week http://dlvr.it/TSVMMb #RailNews #TrainOperatingCompanies #Travel #UK

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Manchester set to benefit from new services as new night-time airport trains arrive this week - VibeWire Magazine

New all‑night rail services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are set to give a direct boost to Greater Manchester’s night‑time economy, as TransPennine Express (TPE) introduces a new timetable this week. From Sunday 17 May, trains will run roughly every hour throughout the night, seven days a week, improving access for airport and hospitality […]

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· 4mo ago

National Railway Museum welcomes delegates from Japan on anniversary of bullet-train creator http://dlvr.it/TSgFsL #Charity #GeneralInterest #RailNews #UK

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National Railway Museum welcomes delegates from Japan on anniversary of bullet-train creator - VibeWire Magazine

Visitors from Japan were welcomed to the National Railway Museum in York to cement a new exciting partnership between rail experts in the UK and Japan. Delegates from the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya, Japan, visited the National Railway Museum in York on Wednesday 20 May to sign a sister-partnership to formalise a mutually […]

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· 4mo ago

Part closures planned on the Piccadilly line for vital upgrades and testing of new trains http://dlvr.it/TSgFrd #Environment #Infrastructure #RailNews #RollingStock

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Part closures planned on the Piccadilly line for vital upgrades and testing of new trains - VibeWire Magazine

Transport for London (TfL) is advising Piccadilly line customers to plan ahead during upcoming closures, as vital upgrade work continues ahead of a brand-new fleet of trains beginning to enter service between December 2026 and June 2027. The new trains will bring significant benefits to customers including walk-through carriages, increased reliability and frequency, improved accessibility […]

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· 4mo ago

CrossCountry advises customers to plan ahead over busy Bank Holiday http://dlvr.it/TSdb96 #RailNews #TrainOperatingCompanies #Travel #UK

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CrossCountry advises customers to plan ahead over busy Bank Holiday - VibeWire Magazine

West Midlands rail users travelling this Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to plan ahead, as trains across the CrossCountry network are expected to be significantly busier than usual. From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May, a combination of planned strike action affecting another train operator, major events and the Spring Bank Holiday is likely […]

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· 2mo ago

ScotRail sets record with 2.1 million passenger journeys in single week http://dlvr.it/TTqwPF #RailNews #TrainOperatingCompanies #Travel #UK

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ScotRail sets record with 2.1 million passenger journeys in single week - VibeWire Magazine

ScotRail has set a record for passenger journeys in a single week with more than 2.1 million made between Sunday 26 July and Saturday 1 August. The surge is the busiest week since the train operator was returned to public ownership in April 2022, with more people choosing ScotRail to travel to events and for […]

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· 5mo ago

RSSB appoints Iain Lanaghan to Board http://dlvr.it/TSWRsB #People #PeopleMoves #RailNews #Safety

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RSSB appoints Iain Lanaghan to Board - VibeWire Magazine

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Iain Lanaghan to its board as a non industry, non executive director and chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, with effect from 1 May 2026. Iain is an experienced chair and non-executive director with more than 40 years’ experience operating at Board level in complex […]

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· 5mo ago

Upgrade work to close line between Ashford and Borough Green for nine days http://dlvr.it/TSQF9T #Environment #Infrastructure #PermanentWay #RailNews

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Upgrade work to close line between Ashford and Borough Green for nine days - VibeWire Magazine

Major improvement work is set to take place between Ashford International, Maidstone East, and Borough Green & Wrotham stations from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, and with three weeks to go, customers are advised to plan ahead. Buses will replace trains for nine days while Network Rail carries out essential upgrades to improve […]

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· 5mo ago

North West passengers thanked as Bank Holiday upgrades completed http://dlvr.it/TSPBW7 #Electrification #RailNews #SignallingandTelecoms #Stations

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North West passengers thanked as Bank Holiday upgrades completed - VibeWire Magazine

Rail passengers across the North West have been thanked for their patience after key improvements were completed across the Bank Holiday weekend. Liverpool Lime Street reopened on Monday 4 May following a closure which began on Sunday morning. This allowed Network Rail engineering teams to replace ageing signalling infrastructure in Edge Hill with new, modern […]

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· 5mo ago

Safer level crossings for East Suffolk http://dlvr.it/TSWRrL #Infrastructure #PermanentWay #RailNews #Safety

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Safer level crossings for East Suffolk - VibeWire Magazine

Level crossings on the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new crossing technology that will make them safer for all road users, walkers and farmers ahead of the expected increase in rail freight for Sizewell C. The upgrade work is taking place as part of the wider Sizewell Rail Programme to renew and upgrade […]

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· 5mo ago

Network Rail names AtkinsRéalis as delivery partner for Wales & Western region http://dlvr.it/TSTRVW #Companynews #ContractNews #IndustryNews #Infrastructure

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Network Rail names AtkinsRéalis as delivery partner for Wales & Western region - VibeWire Magazine

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail as the delivery partner for the Wales & Western region, positioning the company to support the management and delivery of rail infrastructure across a strategically significant network connecting major cities, airports and freight corridors. Under the Wales & Western Control Period 7 delivery support services framework (Lot 1) […]

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· 5mo ago

Freight terminal proposal to fill an England – Scotland gap? http://dlvr.it/TSTRVR #Eastriggs #GaryDraisey #Infrastructure #Intermodal

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Freight terminal proposal to fill an England – Scotland gap? - VibeWire Magazine

It was once the biggest munitions factory in the world. Now, the owners of Eastriggs, in southwest Scotland, have revealed ambitious plans. They want to…

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· 5mo ago

New innovators competition offers £4.8 million grant funding http://dlvr.it/TSTg8B #Competition #DepartmentforTransport #GreatBritishRailways

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New innovators competition offers £4.8 million grant funding - VibeWire Magazine

On 11th May, the Department for Transport has launched a multimillion-pound competition to improve the passenger experience in Britain’s railways.

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· 4mo ago

Metro control room upgrade is successfully completed http://dlvr.it/TSgFsl #IndustryNews #Metro #RailNews #SignallingandTelecoms

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Metro control room upgrade is successfully completed - VibeWire Magazine

A multi-million-pound upgrade of the Tyne and Wear Metro control room has been successfully completed, providing it with some of the most advanced technology in the railway industry. The £8.8 million project has involved the complete renewal of a system which manages key parts of Metro’s infrastructure, including the high voltage power supply. The Supervisory […]

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· 4mo ago

Transport Secretary promises end to “era of neglect” on HS2 http://dlvr.it/TScdTB #Government #HighSpeedRail #HS2 #IndustryNews

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Transport Secretary promises end to “era of neglect” on HS2 - VibeWire Magazine

Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has declared an end to an “era of neglect” on HS2 as she set out plans to reset the project, delivering the railway as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost. Following years of mismanagement, the Transport Secretary has convened the team that delivered the Elizabeth Line and set […]

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· 5mo ago

Severn Tunnel upgrade to transform key rail link between South Wales and England http://dlvr.it/TSTLSY #IndustryNews #Infrastructure #RailNews #Structures

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Severn Tunnel upgrade to transform key rail link between South Wales and England - VibeWire Magazine

Passengers are being advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out major upgrade in the Severn Tunnel and Bristol area, with replacement buses and diversionary routes in place to keep people moving from late May to early June. The project will see Network Rail, and contractors ARQ, complete the transformation of the Severn Tunnel’s […]

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· 5mo ago

Duchess of Hamilton locomotive celebrated with £2 coin http://dlvr.it/TSQHr3 #GeneralInterest #heritage #RailNews #RollingStock

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Duchess of Hamilton locomotive celebrated with £2 coin - VibeWire Magazine

The National Railway Museum has partnered with The Royal Mint to celebrate the power and elegance of the Duchess of Hamilton locomotive by unveiling a new commemorative £2 coin. A symbol of speed, engineering excellence and Art Deco design, Duchess of Hamilton was built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway […]

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· 5mo ago

Portsmouth Direct Line to Close for 5 days during May Half-Term http://dlvr.it/TSVSjm #Disruption #Fratton #GreatWesternRailway #Hampshire

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Portsmouth Direct Line to Close for 5 days during May Half-Term - VibeWire Magazine

No trains will run between Havant / Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Monday, 25th to Friday, 29th May 2026.

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· 5mo ago

Derby-built monorail enters commercial service in Cairo http://dlvr.it/TSPLgq #Companynews #IndustryNews #RailBusiness #RailNews

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Derby-built monorail enters commercial service in Cairo - VibeWire Magazine

This morning (Wednesday 6 May), the Cairo Monorail began carrying fare-paying passengers with trains assembled and tested at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works. It is the first time a British factory has exported rolling stock since 2008, when Derby last put trains on a ship, bound for the Gautrain rail network in South Africa’s Gauteng […]

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· 5mo ago

ScotRail confirms May 2026 timetable changes http://dlvr.it/TSTLSv #RailNews #UK

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ScotRail confirms May 2026 timetable changes - VibeWire Magazine

ScotRail has confirmed details of its timetable changes that will come into effect from Sunday 17 May 2026. The timetable includes service revisions across the network to reflect operational requirements and planned engineering activity, alongside additional and amended services. Customers will also be able to take advantage of fares being frozen until 2027, ensuring rail […]

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· 5mo ago

£20 million railway upgrade to close Charing Cross and Waterloo East for 22 days http://dlvr.it/TSWRs7 #Infrastructure #PermanentWay #RailNews #Stations

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£20 million railway upgrade to close Charing Cross and Waterloo East for 22 days - VibeWire Magazine

London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close for 22 days this summer to allow the South Eastern Railway to deliver a £20 million programme of essential railway upgrades. The closure will run from Sunday 26 July to Sunday 16 August 2026, plus some weekends either side, and will allow railway engineers to replace […]

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· 4mo ago

Football supporters travel to Wembley via coordinated services http://dlvr.it/TSdhfj #c2c #Essex #GreaterAnglia #LondonLiverpoolStreet

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Football supporters travel to Wembley via coordinated services - VibeWire Magazine

Cooperation between c2c, Greater Anglia, and Network Rail Anglia ensured trouble-free travel to the FA Trophy final for Southend United supporters

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· 5mo ago

Trains resume after Staffordshire train derailment http://dlvr.it/TSRDHw #Disruption #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews

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Trains resume after Staffordshire train derailment - VibeWire Magazine

Trains are resuming this morning after a freight train derailed earlier this week, with repair and recovery making progress. The derailed freight wagon has been…

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· 5mo ago

Ellerman revises its iPEX 2 UK-Poland service http://dlvr.it/TSVv4c #abp #BALTEX #BusinessCommerceMiscellaneous #Container

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Ellerman revises its iPEX 2 UK-Poland service - VibeWire Magazine

Shortsea specialist Ellerman City Liners has revised its iPEX 2 service with revised ports of call and increased frequency. The company, part of the GB Global investment house, says these changes strengthen direct shortsea connectivity between Poland and the UK.

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South Yorkshire upgrades to impact Northern and CrossCountry services for two weekends http://dlvr.it/TSPPpn #Adwick #CrossCountry #Doncaster #Hull

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South Yorkshire upgrades to impact Northern and CrossCountry services for two weekends - VibeWire Magazine

Train services in South and West Yorkshire will be disrupted over the next two weekends because of engineering work at Swinton near Rotherham.