Tensar International Corporation’s innovative TriAx™ geogrid, and the technical developments it represents, has won one of civil engineering’s most prestigious awards, from the International Geosynthetics Society. Tim Oliver, Tensar International Vice President Marketing, explains: “The IGS Award is all the more significant because it is presented for achievement in the period...

Virgin Trains has made it four months in a row as most improved train operator, according to figures released today (14 July) by Network Rail. The long distance train operator, which provides services on the west coast route between London and the West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, North West...

TQ Education and Training Ltd has successfully acquired the business of the Derby based rail training company Catalis from the administrators Mazars. TQ is a privately owned company founded by Sir Joseph Pope in 1958 and since that time has developed into a major player in the provision of education and...

Amey has been awarded a top contract by Network Rail to extend platforms at nine stations in the South East of England so they can accommodate new 12-car passenger trains carrying extra commuters into London. In addition, Amey will carry out supporting works on the existing track, overhead line and signalling...

Signalling preparatory work now 40% complete. Remaining work to be undertaken at Christmas. Network Rail signalling engineers worked through the night on Saturday to complete vital preparatory work for the redevelopment of Reading’s railway. Forty percent of the preparatory signalling work has now been completed, with engineers...

Network Rail today announces the first step in a new approach to engage with businesses looking for commercial space, development opportunities or retail space at Britain’s largest stations. The company will re-brand Spacia, its 7,000 unit strong commercial lettings portfolio to Network Rail Property and is ...

The Tyne and Wear Metro 100 Day Clean Up Campaign is Complete The Metro – time to ‘Dig It’ 100 Days Clean Up campaign is now complete and the improvements can be seen throughout the network. Here is a round-up of what the Metro deep clean team has...

Two of the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria’s history are on track with the route of the inner city section of the $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link finalised and plans for five stations in the Melbourne Metro project released including a new station at Arden Street in North Melbourne. Public Transport...

The Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel is a major new rail tunnel between Dynon in the west and St Kilda Road near Domain. This new underground link will benefit the entire metropolitan rail network by creating more rail capacity in the inner-city. It will deliver additional space for 12,000 passengers each hour...

RAIL UNION RMT today demanded Government intervention to ensure that former Jarvis workers get £28 million in wages that are owed to them following the collapse of the company and after the administrators report suggested that the workforce are unlikely to get a penny while the Jarvis...

Eurostar, the high speed passenger train linking the UK with the Continent, has today opened ticket sales for its popular direct day ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the French Alps (Tuesday 13 July 2010). Return fares start from £149. Bookings can be made online at...