Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 87
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Network
Regular services resume to Okehampton
For the first time in 50 years, regular passenger services will run on the Dartmoor Line from November 20, connecting Okehampton to Exeter.
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Network
£25m to reduce Newport line landslides
Network Rail hopes that a £25 million programme to shore up the landslip-prone Newport-Gloucester line will reduce the number of enforced closures
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Network
More ticket gates at Surbiton station
Work has begun on a Department for Transport-funded £6.7 million upgrade at Surbiton station in south-west London.
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Network
£750,000 training centre for slab track
The UK’s first training centre for the installation and maintenance of slab track, to be used on HS2, was opened at the City of Wolverhampton’s Bilston complex
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Fleet
Plaque unveiling marks Queen Street completion
A concourse with longer platforms and double the circulation space will greet passengers arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station
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Network
HS2 sees merit of alternative fuels
HS2 Ltd is exploring the use of alternative fuels for its construction vehicles, after trials revealed they are more efficient than the traditional red diesel.
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Network
CBR criticises Waverley delays
Governments have failed on their promises to publish far-reaching transport reviews.
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Network
Senior appointments at Women in Rail
Women in Rail has appointed new Chairwoman Christine Fernandes and Vice Chairwoman Shona Clive, effective from October 1.
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Network
Bridge renewal at Aberdovey
Network Rail is renewing Pant Eidal underbridge, near Aberdovey, as part of its required maintenance schedule.
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Network
Virtual reality aid for disabled users
A ‘Serious Game’ virtuality reality simulation is being developed to support disabled people to better access travel on Northern’s services.