Network Rail has invested heavily into its railway lines in northern England in an attempt to transform train access in this region of the country. It is ploughing £725,000 into the Great North Rail Project to improve the connection between…
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A bridge in West Sussex has been transformed following a £580,000 investment to boost its ‘green’ credentials. West Sussex County Council put the money into improving the Wineham Lane bridge in Wineham to improve its safety features, as well as…
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Important appointments have been made to High Speed Two (HS2) Limited’s list of staff this week, with its chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO) being revealed. On Monday 23rd July, the government reported that Richard Robinson from…
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A temporary prohibition of traffic order has been issued for the Army and Navy flyover in Chelmsford in Essex, which could see it closed for up to a year and a half. According to the BBC, Essex County Council declared…
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Network Rail wants to make it easier for third parties to build on or near their railway lines by overhauling its current practices and standards. This follows the Hansford Review, which examined the restrictions that organisations face when they want…
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The proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon – which would cost £1.3 billion to build – has been dismissed by the government because it is believed it would not represent value for money. In a statement delivered to parliament on June…
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The upheaval of Wales’ railways is an exciting time for many industries, from those producing elastomeric bearings for bridges to the railway workers themselves, as new services and trains promise to transform the ailing system. Last week, it was announced…
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is calling for action after one of the railway bridges on its route was struck for the 14th time in four years on 1st May. Oversize trucks and lorries are the culprits, with the…
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London Bridge Station was recently reopened by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William after a five year, £1billion transformation by Network Rail, nearly doubling its passenger capacity and providing faster connections for passengers. The Thameslink route, created in partnership between…
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The Heritage Lottery Fund has given initial support to Newport City Council, which is seeking the funds needed to repair the historic Newport Transporter Bridge. Spanning the River Usk, the bridge and its gondola – which dates back to 1906…
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