Topic: Southampton

First train crosses the rebuilt Nuneham Viaduct over the River Thames in Oxfordshire

Nuneham Viaduct restored to rail traffic

Rail is on the move again across Nuneham Viaduct. The bridge, in the south west of England, collapsed on 3 April, blocking the Didcot – Oxford railway and disrupting passenger and freight services between the...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Are England’s ports ready for a shift to rail?

The UK government has mandated a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. However, with Britain’s trade largely conducted through the country’s ports and most forwarding undertaken by road, is the maritime industry ready to answer the...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Mayflower sets sail for GBRf

UK freight carrier GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled a commemorative locomotive, painted in a livery designed to evoke the memory of the most famous immigrant expedition in British history. It’s just possible that Americans feel...Read more
|Comment|author: Simon Walton