Rail News Roundup
7th May 2019
This weeks latest news in the Rail Industry:
Passengers set to benefit following early May bank holiday upgrades
A workforce of thousands across the country delivered renewed infrastructure and improved facilities – leading to better services for passengers. Read more…
Bond Street a year behind other Crossrail stations due to tunnelling problems
Crossrail’s Bond Street station is a year behind schedule compared to the rest of the project’s stations because of extensive tunnelling delays, Mark Wild has revealed. Read more…
Ex-HS2 manager reveals route design complexities
A former High Speed 2 (HS2) area manager has pinpointed two major challenges facing route designers working on the southern half of the project. Read more…
Five things you didn’t know about our fleet – Network Rail
Our fleet of vehicles and machinery works hard all year round.
It plays a crucial role in keeping the railway safe for passengers and freight operators, such as each autumn, when 61 specialist trains and vehicles minimise the impact of leaf fall and help reduce the chances of delays. Read more…
First new driverless Subway trains arrive in Glasgow for testing
The first of Glasgow’s new subway fleet has arrived in Scotland and begun an intensive testing programme in preparation for their launch as the first driverless trains in the UK. Read more…