Latest news from the railway industry
Barmouth Viaduct repairs extended
Further corroded timbers mean repairs to Barmouth Viaduct will take longer than expected.
First TfW FLIRTs arrive at Cardiff Canton
The first trains of TfW's 35-strong Class 231 fleet have arrived for testing at Cardiff Canton depot.
Government spends £16.9 billion on rail in 2020/21
The latest report from the ORR reveals the extent of Government funding of the railways during the Covid pandemic.
Northern leaders try to keep NPR schemes alive
Transport for the North is seeking an urgent meeting with the Government to discuss ways of delivering the full Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
RSSB launches air quality monitoring programme
The RSSB will monitor air quality at more than 100 stations across England and Wales to identify areas where intervention may be needed.
Union Connectivity Review backs major rail upgrades
Upgrades to the West Coast, East Coast and North Wales Coast routes - plus railways in Northern Ireland are recommended by the Union Connectivity Review.
GCRE promises to be testing gamechanger
Progress is being made with the Welsh Government’s plans to build a world class rail testing centre at the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery at the head of the Dulais and Tawe valleys, with around £80 million pledged of the approximately £200 million needed to build the facility.
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Half-term success for Staycation Express
Rail Charter Services reported good loadings on its tourist trains on the Settle and Carlisle line, which returned during the autumn half-term holiday at the end of October.
Construction starts on Old Oak station box
Construction has begun on Old Oak Common station's box structure for High Speed 2.