Sam Hewitt
-
Stonehaven derailment: Network Rail launches two new task forces
Posted
by
Network Rail has launched two independent task forces in response to the Stonehaven crash.
-
UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew launches
Posted
by
Avanti West Coast has launched the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train entirely staffed by an LGBTQ+ crew for its first official service on August 25. After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Pride events across the country, which Avanti West Coast had planned to support, the intercity rail operator has completely wrapped one of its…
-
Crossrail delayed until 2022 and needs extra £450m
Posted
by
London’s Crossrail project has been delayed until the first half of 2022, and may need £450m extra to complete, its board has said.
-
HS2 reveals design for Amersham vent shaft headhouse
Posted
by
HS2 have released images of the design for the Amersham vent shaft to provide ventilation and emergency access to the line’s Chiltern tunnel.
-
Remembering Richard Hardy
Posted
by
Richard Hardy, who died on February 18 2018, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who commanded as much respect in the preservation era as he did during his illustrious career with the LNER and British Railways. Known affectionately in his autumn years as ‘the…
-
UK railway news roundup
Posted
by
The rail industry across the UK fell silent to remember the three men who died in the Stonehaven derailment last week. Plus, there’s confusion over potential rail fare rises.
-
Images reveal scale of flood damage on Edinburgh to Glasgow line
Posted
by
It could take months to reinstate the Edinburgh to Glasgow line as the scale of flood damage is revealed.
-
July RPI rises by 1.6%, no decision on rail fares yet
Posted
by
The July Retail Price Index (RPI) – used for many years to decide the New Year changes to rail fares – has risen by 1.6%.
-
Railways fall silent to remember those lost in Stonehaven derailment
Posted
by
The rail industry paused to remember those who lost their lives, and all others who were affected by the derailment at Stonehaven last week.
-
Helston Railway appeal to get new DMU ready for service
Posted
by
The Helston Railway is appealing for funds to ensure that its newly-acquired Class 127 DMU set will be ready for service in 2021.
