Freight turns the tide at Newhaven, England
There are new horizons opening up for Newhaven, the ferry port on England’s south coast. The fluctuating fortunes of the East Sussex terminal at the mouth of the River Ouse are on the ebb of...Read more
Significant upgrade for East Coast Main Line
The UK government has today announced additional funding to implement real-time digital signalling on stretches of the East Coast Main Line as part of a programmed upgrade. The investment of 350 million British Pounds (388...Read more
Landslide at UK’s Scunthorpe results in rail freight diversions
A weekend landslip has closed lines through the Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe, in the north east of England. Freight rolls on, including steel from the local plant and biomass fuel trains from the nearby port...Read more
After UK floods, investment for coastal line
Having only just reopened after extensive repairs, a planned investment and upgrade programme will close the Cumbrian Coast Line, in the north west of England, again later this month. (more…)Read more
UK Easter weekend: maintenance works despite corona crisis
The Easter long-weekend is normally one of the busiest times on the UK network for major maintenance and enhancement projects. Despite the coronavirus crisis, this year is no different, with crews at work around the...Read more
400,000 tonnes of vital supplies through Yorkshire every week
England’s biggest county is also one of the biggest rail freight hubs in the UK. With the coronavirus pandemic making smooth logistics even more critical, stakeholders have been celebrating the contribution made by operators and...Read more
Weekend metal theft slammed by UK police and Network Rail
Network Rail has revealed that the vital West Coast Main Line has been targeted by thieves 28 times in the past twelve months, most recently over this weekend, disrupting critical freight services and putting key...Read more
Network Rail emphasises commitment to freight during crisis
The UK national infrastructure agency, Network Rail has stated its commitment to keeping the national economy moving. The statement comes as the country moves into a second week of a radically reduced passenger timetable, and...Read more
Railway and armed services renew cooperation to fight coronavirus
News that Network Rail and the British Army had collaborated at the weekend to deliver medical supplies was worthy of another round of applause from a grateful nation. However, the cooperation of railway and armed...Read more
Safety, security and maintenance still paramount
Coronavirus or not, the UK rail network is still being kept safe, secure and maintained. Infrastructure contractors are out night and day, across the country. Security services are on patrol, and safety inspectors have not...Read more
UK West Coast Main Line reopens a day early
380 tonnes of rock and a lot of work later. With only a speed restriction still in place, Britain’s busiest mixed-use line has been restored to full operations after a weekend landslip reduced the West...Read more
Storm-battered Britain braces for another onslaught
The UK rail network has been hit by an unbroken chain of severe winter storms. With repairs underway in many locations, there is yet another weather system on its way for this weekend. With several lines...Read more
Vital London railway line re-opens
Services on the Gospel Oak to Barking line near London are expected to resume tomorrow, 19 February. This line was damaged by a derailed freight wagon. The work is almost complete with all the new...Read more
Valentine’s Day love for Barking derailment
Network Rail has said that work to reinstate the Barking – Gospel Oak line in London is progressing very well and there is hope for a firm reopening date to be confirmed in the coming...Read more
Barking derailment under RAIB investigation
With the busy north London Barking to Gospel Oak line still out of action, questions still remain unanswered as to the cause of the incident, which has left freight operators seeking alternative routes and commuters...Read more
UK derailment Eastleigh caused by infrastructure fault
The derailment of the railway through Eastleigh, just north of Southampton, was caused by an infrastructure fault. This was reported by infrastructure manager Network Rail. “A small number of fastenings gave way. This led to...Read more