Thames Valley electrification reaches milestone Network Rail has successfully electrified 12 miles of railway to the west of London between Stockley Junction and Maidenhead, as part of the Crossrail project. Electrification will allow GWR

Manchester Metrolink – Second City Crossing   Commuters in Manchester are now able to enjoy the largest light rail system in the UK after the completion of Metrolink’s Second City Crossing. The new line

Tottenham Court Road A project to modernise Tottenham Court Road Station – as part of the Elizabeth Line/Crossrail project – has reached completion. The project was initiated to update and improve the existing station

This Month in Rail Construction News 2.6 Welcome to the latest edition of Rail Construction News – the premier construction tool for the rail industry. In this month’s edition of Rail Construction News, we

Hackney Wick station transformation The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Biggs has welcomed a £25 million scheme to transform Hackney Wick Overground station and deliver major improvements for Londoners and businesses in the surrounding

Work continues on Elizabeth line stations With just under two years to go until the Elizabeth line opens through central London, Crossrail has unveiled new images which offer a bird’s eye view of the

All change at Newcastle Metro Two major modernisation projects which form part of Newcastle’s £350m Metro All Change modernisation programme have transformed the city’s s rail transport system. The projects include the re-railing of

SIFER 2017 – Exhibitors prepare for France’s rail technology showcase Leading rail managers, engineers and buyers will soon be gathering in Lille for SIFER 2017, France’s showcase event for railway technology, products and services.

Railtex 2017 From 9th to 11th May, The National Exhibition Centre at Birmingham will host Railtex 2017. Set against a background of continuing high levels of investment in the UK in both railway infrastructure

In focus: Gotthard & Ceneri Base Tunnels The Gotthard Base Tunnel – the longest train tunnel in the world – has entered into service, while work on the Ceneri Base Tunnel continues to make