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Leaf it out!: New poll finds weather chat is the most classic British trait as Network Rail appeals for help in naming a leafbusting train
- A new poll has found talking about the weather is seen as the most classic British trait, ahead of drinking tea and respecting ‘the queue’.
- With autumn just around the corner and the changing seasons set to provoke even more weather chat, Network Rail is appealing to the public to help name one of its fleet of leaf-busting trains keeping Britain moving this autumn.
- Send your name nominations to NameTheLeafbuster@networkrail.co.uk or using #NameTheLeafbuster on X by Friday 20th September.
Fully-functioning prototype of stainless-steel AVA bridge constructed to show future of accessible stations
Never mind models and artwork, a new design of accessible bridge has been constructed to its full size, with fully-operational lifts to give constructors and clients the chance to “try before they buy” and see for themselves how quickly the modular design can be built.
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Swanage Railway benefits from Network Rail weed-killer train
Network Rail have been supporting the Swanage Railway, a heritage line in Dorset, by providing a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) to help treat the railway and keep it weed-free
STARTING TOMORROW: Island Line and Ryde Pier to close for vital maintenance
- The Island Line will close from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin between Friday 6 September and Sunday 6 October for vital maintenance
- Ryde Pier will close from Friday 6 September 2024 until May 2025 while life extension work continues
- One train every 30 minutes will operate between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin from Monday 7 October to early May 2025
- Rail replacement bus services will operate during both closures
Vital railway upgrades take place this month on Midland Main Line
Passengers are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance during ongoing multi-million-pound work to electrify the Midland Main Line this September.
Leaf it out!: New poll finds people in the south west believe that weather chat is the most classic British trait as Network Rail appeals for help in naming a leafbuster
- A new poll has found talking about the weather is seen as the most classic British trait for people in the south west, ahead of drinking tea and respecting ‘the queue’.
- With autumn just around the corner and the changing seasons set to provoke even more weather chat, Network Rail is appealing to the public to help name one of its fleet of leaf-busting trains keeping Britain moving this autumn.
- Send your name nominations to nametheleafbuster@networkrail.co.uk before Friday 20 September.
Leaf it out!: New poll finds people in Wales believe that weather chat is the most classic British trait as Network Rail appeals for help in naming a leafbuster
- A new poll has found talking about the weather is seen as the most classic British trait for people in Wales, ahead of drinking tea and respecting ‘the queue’.
- With autumn just around the corner and the changing seasons set to provoke even more weather chat, Network Rail is appealing to the public to help name one of its fleet of leaf-busting trains keeping Britain moving this autumn.
- Send your name nominations to nametheleafbuster@networkrail.co.uk before Friday 20 September.
Leaf it out!: New poll finds weather chat is the most classic British trait as Network Rail appeals for help in naming a leafbusting train
- A new poll has found talking about the weather is seen as the most classic British trait, ahead of drinking tea and respecting ‘the queue’.
- With autumn just around the corner and the changing seasons set to provoke even more weather chat, Network Rail is appealing to the public to help name one of its fleet of leaf-busting trains keeping Britain moving this autumn.
- Send your name nominations to NameTheLeafbuster@networkrail.co.uk or using #NameTheLeafbuster on X by Friday 20th September.
Transpennine Route Upgrade to launch Stalybridge to Diggle public consultation
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released images of the relocated Mossley Station and upgraded Greenfield Station ahead of launching a public consultation on 16 September 2024.
Dumfries station £3.6m accessibility project celebrates official opening
Scotland’s Railway and local community members gathered to mark the official opening of Dumfries station’s brand-new footbridge and lifts on Tuesday (September 3).