Network Rail is to begin a major overhaul of Stoke-on-Trent station this Christmas period that will include a “once in a generation” renewal of its extensive glazing.
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Labour establishes panel to review rail infrastructure headed by former Siemens chief
The Labour party has convened an expert panel to review the rail sector and identify areas for improvement prior to the forthcoming general election.
HS2 re-uses viaduct design to cut carbon emissions
HS2 has replicated the designs of its Thame Valley viaduct for another viaduct project in Northamtonshire, resulting in a 13% reduction in carbon compared to the previous design.
Jacobs picked for role in French nuclear start-up’s innovative SMR designs
Engineering giant Jacobs has been selected by French start-up Naarea to assist with the development of the firm’s new nuclear reactor.
National Highways to restore historic Congham rail bridge by April
National Highways has been given a spring deadline to restore a historic railway bridge in Norfolk which the body infilled with 1,000t of stone and concrete.
Government urged to establish UK floating wind farm testing facility
The government has been urged to establish a national floating wind testing centre to harness the potential of the sector.
Network Rail gears up for festive Yorkshire route works
Network Rail is gearing up to deliver key upgrades to the route network in Yorkshire over the Christmas period.
Report warns climate change could wipe $600bn of value of infrastructure globally
Climate risks could see the value of a large swathe of infrastructure projects plummet by up to £480bn ($600bn) if countries do not adopt a shift to a greener economy by the 2050's, a new report has found.
Government outlines roadmap for more timber use in construction
The government has launched a new roadmap which aims to increase the use of structural timber in the construction of homes and other buildings.
National Highways’ £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel scheme returns to High Court
Campaigners opposing National Highways’ £1.7bn A303 tunnel underneath Stonehenge World Heritage Site are heading to High Court today, 12 December, for a three-day hearing.