Good news from Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel has announced that in 2010 revenues increased globally by 26% to €736.6 million. The company also revealed that passenger figures have increased…
Additional Welsh rail link announced
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that the express rail link between north and south Wales, connecting Holyhead with Cardiff, is to increase…
Bishop Auckland line designated as a community rail service
The Darlington to Bishop Auckland rail line has been designated as a community rail service. Operated by Northern Rail, and known as the Bishop Line, its…
Tornado’s boiler to return to Germany
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust today announced that Tornado’s boiler would be returning to its manufacturer, DB Meiningen, in Germany, following the…
Centro and Worcestershire County Council submit electrification plans to DfT
Bromsgrove station could be relocated and electrified by 2014 if plans for alternative funding, being worked on by Centro and Worcestershire County Council,…
Competition begins to run West Coast franchise
Applicants for the prestigious West Coast franchise, which expires next year, are being invited to express their interest by submitting a Pre-Qualification…
First Edinburgh tram could start running this summer
The first stretch of Edinburgh’s light rail network could open this summer, with passengers being able to travel between Gogar and Gogarburn. It…
Latest class 70 arrivals move from Newport
The recently arrived Freightliner class 70s moved from Newport docks to Bristol. Leaving Newport at around 11.20, they travelled via Severn Tunnel and…
Parry People Mover to undergo trials on heritage railway
Between January 24th and February 18th a Parry People Mover vehicle will operate, on a trial basis, over the Mid Hants Railway. The PPM will run between…
India’s colourful signalling aspects
The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) ventured to New Delhi in October for its 2010 convention. For many, this was a first experience of the…
Mind your step
Britain’s railway stations set many challenges for their owners and operators, with work being carried out across the country to ensure they are fit…
Signalling goes undercover
In her delicious north-east accent, the elderly lady waiting for her train at Seaham exclaimed, “Oh, a’ve ernly just nerticed tha’ signal’s gone.”…
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