Rail News
ONE WEEK TO GO: As Network Rail completes a number of essential modifications to ensure the continuous safe and dependable operation of the railway, passengers are advised to make advance plans this Easter
22 March 2024 (UK)
Customers are advised to check before they travel from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1, when buses will replace trains on a portion of Network Rail's Wessex route. This is because Network Rail is finishing up a number of crucial railway upgrades as part of a larger £89 million nationwide investment program.
Network Rail's engineers will be working nonstop between Hounslow, Staines, and Windsor & Eton Riverside from Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) to Monday, April 1 (Easter Monday) to rebuild track for the railway's continuous dependable operation.
Over the course of the Easter weekend, 800 meters of third rail—the electrified 750 volt rail
that powers trains—will be installed, along with 760 meters of cabling, switches,
and crossings—movable sections of track that allow trains to change tracks.
Source
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-week-to-go-rail-customers-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-easter-as-network-rail-carries-out-a-range-of-vital-upgrades-for-the-continued-safe-and-reliable-running-of-the-railway
Recommended for you
Eurostar Marks 30 Years of Revolutionizing Cross-Channel Travel
14 November 2024 (Europe) Since its first journey on November 14, 1994, Eurostar has transformed transportation, offering millions of passengers a fast and convenient way to travel between city centers across Europe. Since 1994, over 380 million passengers have traveled on Eurostar’s routes. Eurostar offers fast-track check-in services in London, Paris, and Brussels, along with onboard Wi-Fi. It was also the first to elevate train travel into a fine dining experience, featuring a team of chefs and a sommelier on board. Source https://mediacentre.eurostar.com/mc_view?language=&article_Id=ka4Rz00000AIRaHIAX
a month ago
Read MoreÖBB Rail Cargo Group launches new TransFER route between Belgrade and Rijeka
30 October 2024 (Vienna) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has expanded its network with a new direct route connecting Serbia and Croatia. This route connects two key rail freight hubs, enhancing logistics between the two countries. The TransFER Belgrade–Rijeka service, operated by RCG with in-house traction, runs 1 to 2 round trips per week with a transit time of up to 24 hours. Source https://presse-oebb.at/news-oebb-rail-cargo-group-with-new-transfer-belgrade-rijeka-?id=207889&menueid=29817&l=english
a month ago
Read MoreAlstom has successfully delivered the first trainset for the Taipei Wanda Line
12 November 2024 (Taiwan) Alstom announced the successful delivery of the first fully automated, four-car Metropolis train to Taipei City Government's Department of Rapid Transit Systems for the Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line. The 22.8-kilometer medium-capacity metro line will provide seamless connections between Taipei and New Taipei City, cutting travel time by 30 minutes once fully operational. Passengers will enjoy more convenient travel between districts in New Taipei City, including Zhonghe, Shulin, Tucheng, and Xinzhuang. Source https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2024/11/alstom-successfully-delivers-first-trainset-taipei-wanda-line
a month ago
Read More