Upgrades of the railway between Leeds and Micklefield as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will go ahead following the granting of a Transport And Works Act Order (TWAO).
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Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK?
Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required.
Irish Rail appoints AtkinsRéalis to design Dart+ West and South West rail projects in Dublin
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Iarnród Eireann (Irish Rail) to provide design services for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (Dart+) West and South West rail improvement projects.
HS2 | 2,695t deck slide completed on Northamptonshire viaduct
Engineers from High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) have hit two viaduct milestones including completion of a 2,695t deck slide.
NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has analysed why the UK has a decades-long record of overspending on major infrastructure and identified ways to cut 10-25% of outturn cost.
Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line
VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange.
Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience
Very little of our Victorian infrastructure can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate. Not least our rail network.
Treasury details 10-year infrastructure plan and new delivery body to be launched in spring
HM Treasury has confirmed that its 10-year infrastructure strategy and new body combining the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) will launch in spring 2025.
Bakerloo Line Extension: Aecom and WW+P appointed for feasibility study on 4 new stations
Aecom and architects WW+P have been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to author a feasibility study on four new stations to be built as part of the Bakerloo Line Extension.
HS2 Interchange Station progresses with 15 ‘colossal’ bridge beams lifted into position
Work on the High Speed 2 (HS2) Interchange Station in Solihull is seeing progress as a team of 20 engineers working for Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) has lifted 15 “colossal” bridge beams into position.