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Extreme weather turns climate resilience into rail’s next test
Heatwaves, wildfires, drought and storms are putting pressure on railway infrastructure and operations, while public finances tighten.
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Heatwaves, wildfires, drought and storms are putting pressure on railway infrastructure and operations, while public finances tighten.
Network Rail has delivered safety workshops and resources to 66 schools along the Haymarket to Dalmeny route.
New Department for Transport documents include plans for a National Rail Travel Survey and consultation on Great British Railways’ access and use policy.
HS2 Ltd is seeking supplier input on a potential contract covering engineering, project management and commercial support as the programme moves towards railway systems…
Railpool has ordered up to 100 Vectron X locomotives, while RDC Deutschland will use two electro-diesel versions on services to Sylt from summer 2027.
Engineering work on overhead power lines will suspend rail services at Birmingham New Street from 24 to 28 December 2026.
The rail group is assessing whether conventional software, data science or AI is the right tool before developing new applications.
The guide, produced with the East Midlands Combined County Authority, links attractions with rail, bus and tram connections.
TfL is seeking views on a proposed Hendon-to-Hounslow service, but construction funding has yet to be secured.
Network Rail and rail partners have converted a disused signal box at Hest Bank into a teaching space for Lancashire schools.