Bigger trains, bigger loads, and bigger weather. The legacy of Britain’s railway system is a persistent challenge for Network Rail, the infrastructure agency in the…
UK’s Victoria-era tracks are on a race against the changing climate
Britain faces decades of climate disruption says minister in the hot seat
This week’s heatwave has put pressure on UK infrastructure like never before. The unprecedented closure of the East Coast Main Line, in the face of…
Phew! Not lava – just hot UK rails
The East Coast Main Line will close on Tuesday, 18 July, as the UK braces for record temperatures to be broken. Meteorologists predict the record…
Will Glasgow be central to climate change for rail freight?
Last week’s showcase of a bio-fuelled class 66 freight locomotive gave the public a chance to see for themselves how the industry is tackling the…
The Fit for 55 package – good news for rail?
The European Commission has unveiled its ambitious ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package. The objective is to deliver at least a 55 per cent reduction of…
Representative bodies call for UK rail electrification
Two of the most influential industry bodies in the UK have led a call for rail electrification in the UK. As part of a joint…