Jun 19, 2020 | Rail
Stadler, the Swiss engineering company, has officially commissioned VolkerFitzpatrick to build a brand-new depot at Gosforth, which will accommodate the new state-of-the-art trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro, set to enter passenger service from 2023. Stadler has a...
May 11, 2020 | Rail
Network Rail has announced that from 1st May 2020, references will be provided for use by UK suppliers when bidding for overseas contracts or an export opportunity. Under this new measure, Network Rail suppliers will have the option to request a reference in writing,...
Feb 17, 2020 | Rail
Billions of pounds will be invested in railway signalling over the next five years to improve the reliability of systems on Britain’s railways, potentially enabling more trains to run. Five framework contracts – worth an estimated £2.4bn over Control Period 6...
Jul 18, 2019 | Rail
Region & Route: Southern South East London Bridge Station was today named in the shortlist for UK architecture’s most prestigious award, the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019. The RIBA Stirling Prize is given to the architect of the building thought to be the most...
Nov 26, 2018 | Rail
One of longest tunnels in southern England given biggest overhaul in 150 years Work results in a 20% reduction in delay incidents through the tunnel nearly halving journey times for passengers Drainage systems improved with track and sleepers replaced Passengers are...
Oct 23, 2018 | Rail
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Project’s (IP) Track team has been awarded three Safety Swords of Honour by the British Safety Council (BSC). This is the third year running IP Track have been awarded a Sword of Honour and Network Rail is one of 61 organisations...
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