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Network Rail has completed a comprehensive overhaul of track, lineside equipment and digital signalling infrastructure at the Basford Hall freight depot in Crewe. https://ow.ly/aRFZ50UAbER #Rail #Transport #Crewe #UnitedKingdom #Infrastructure #Signalling

🚆Network Rail is investing £6 million in vital upgrades around Edinburgh this Christmas and New Year to ensure reliable services for passengers and freight. 🔧 Key Upgrades Include: - Track renewals, drainage improvements, and signalling upgrades across seven sites. - Rockfall protection and other essential works to enhance safety and efficiency. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ed7tFm2j Network Rail #NetworkRail #Edinburgh #RailwayUpgrades #Infrastructure #SustainableTransport #Engineering #ChristmasUpgrades #NewYearInvestments Liam Sumpter

VolkerRail awarded first major contract on Scotland’s Railway     VolkerRail will deliver up to £150 million of signalling, power, and communications works on Scotland’s Railway. That will include buildings, civils, structures, earthworks, drainage, renewals and enhancement projects across the country.   It’s part of the new Scotland Civils Framework (SCF) – an agreement between Network Rail and contractors to deliver up to £1.3 billion of work.   Network Rail has also awarded Lots to the following contractors: -Lot A: minor civils up to £150 million to Taziker Industrial. -Lot B: buildings and civils up to £730 million to AmcoGiffen and STORY. -Lot C: geotechnical and minor civils up to £420 million to QTS.   Each of the contracts are for five years, with a three-year extension option based on performance.   #railway #rollingstock #news #railnews #technology #metro #transportation   Source: https://lnkd.in/ehi-V76w Image source: https://lnkd.in/ehi-V76w

An exciting update for the $2.3bn Long Bridge Project!   The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has finalized its team for the project, a game-changing initiative to expand rail capacity and improve travel in the region.   The south package contract was awarded to Long Bridge Rail Partners, a joint venture including PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy, S&B USA Construction & Fay, and Wagman, with STV as lead designer. The north package is led by Skanska and Flatiron Construction.   This project will: - Add a new two-track rail bridge over the Potomac. - Build a pedestrian and cyclist bridge. - Relieve congestion on the existing bridge, which operates at 98% capacity during peak hours.   With completion targeted for 2030, this project will enhance service for CSX, Amtrak, and VRE passengers, paving the way for more frequent and reliable travel.   Article link in the comments.

Farnborough North Station is en route to being accessible for all passengers! As a business focussed on #BringingPeopleTogether and #ConnectingCommunities Octavius are making great progress on the Farnborough North Station Access for All project. The Access for All programme, supported by Network Rail in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and local councils, seeks to remove obstacles and provide an accessible route into stations and between platforms. Through this important work at Farnborough Station Octavius are helping to create a better-connected local community, enabling greater and fairer access to work and leisure opportunities. Outcomes that will directly support local economic growth and reduce carbon emissions by providing people with a better choice and use public transport. Recent project milestones include the installation of the single span footbridge, stairs, landings, and link structures for Network Rail all completed on schedule and without accident or incident. Huge thanks to the travelling public for their patience and to everyone involved including Adam Hinge Bradley Mansbridge Morgan Rees @David Stebbings Elliott Codrington Dr. Ponnampalam Linkeshwaran Louis Grieves Galldris Group Arcadis Van Elle Amber Scaffolding Ltd Carver Engineering Services Ltd LIGHTNING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS LTD @concept security Ecus Ltd #BringingPeopleTogether #AccessForAll #RailJourneys #Infrastructure #RailwayImprovements #RailInfrastructure #RailRenewal #TrainStation

🚂 Wow, What a Ride We've Had! 🚧✨ 🎄 Over the festive period, the North South Rail team was full steam ahead! We had the privilege of working on vital Signal Sighting Commissioning checks across various areas including Cambridge South, Cambridge C3R, South Kirkby & Crewe! But we weren’t alone! 👷♀️ We collaborated alongside other specialist engineers who were either upgrading tracks, electrifying overhead lines, or renewing switches and crossings—a collective effort to ensure smoother, safer rail operations. 💡 Why North South Rail? When it comes to Signal Sighting, Assessment Plans, or Operations Support, you’re in the best hands. Here’s why: ✅ Driver Visibility: Ensuring signals and signs are crystal-clear, correctly positioned, and easily interpreted, thanks to our advanced tools and expertise. ✅ Aspect Observation: Reviewing every signal combination to prevent misreading’s and keep operations running smoothly. ✅ Chairpersons coverage right across the UK and at short notice when required. ✅ Engineering Compliance: Rigorous construction checks and detailed documentation to meet industry standards. ✅ Timely Execution: Whether pre-commissioning or within seven days post-commissioning, our checks ensure seamless transitions. ✅ Swift Corrective Action: Identifying and addressing issues quickly to maintain compliance without delay. ✅ Our work is grounded in the highest standards, like NR/L2/SIG/10157, so you can trust us to deliver safety, reliability, and precision every step of the way. 📣 Ready to elevate your rail projects? Whether you need signal sighting expertise, compliance checks, or operational support, we’ve got you covered. 📞 Contact Dean Mansell or Chris Ritchie today, and let North South Rail keep your projects on track! 🚀 #signalsighting #commissioning #checks #crewe #cambridge #southkirkby Lance Kirby MIET Jo Boocock Stephen Young Sam Longhurst BEng(Hons) Ashish Jawla Alex Rees ChPP MAPM MEng MIET Peter Hills Andrew Ratcliffe Eric Pyrke Graeme Robertson MIET, MPWI Robert Owen Russ Mosley Andrew Owens Johnny Barnett Dan Lee Ian Fury BEng(Hons) CEng MIRSE MIET James Furlong

Transit Briefs: LACMTA’s Foothill Gold Line project reaches substantial completion; Met Council’s ’25 operating budget invests in a “safe, clean, and welcoming experience” for Metro Transit rail & bus riders; SacRT service resumes to all Folsom stations: https://lnkd.in/epqfA276

Transit Briefs: LACMTA’s Foothill Gold Line project reaches substantial completion; Met Council’s ’25 operating budget invests in a “safe, clean, and welcoming experience” for Metro Transit rail & bus riders; SacRT service resumes to all Folsom stations: https://lnkd.in/eaTNJ2jv

The work being done on Chicago's largest rail chokepoint is closer to being completed thanks to a boost of funding from the USDOT's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program. https://lnkd.in/gYU3T5Xk

We're thrilled to announce that Keltbray Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL) and Network Rail, have been awarded the prestigious “Infrastructure Achievement of the Year Award” at the National Rail Awards 2024! Our award-winning LTS MK1 OLE Replacement Project achieved remarkable success by upgrading the electrification infrastructure on the London, Tilbury, and Southend (LTS) routes, improving overhead line equipment (OLE) performance and resilience. Key highlights include: - Reduced project costs by circa 35% with an integrated self-delivery approach - Eliminated 82 full 24-hour road closures, preventing over two million vehicle and one million pedestrian journey diversions - Saved £7M by streamlining traffic management and reducing local authority applications - Improved asset resilience and removed over 150 known issues Judges praised the project’s innovative approach, stating that it "challenges norms and standards" and "brings overhead line fitment and renewal into the 21st century." A big congratulations to our teams for their dedication and to everyone involved in delivering this complex, game-changing project. This achievement underscores our commitment to innovation and supporting the decarbonisation of the UK’s rail network. #IndustryAward #NationalRailAwards2024 #Innovation #RailInfrastructure #OLE #Decarbonisation #RailwayExcellence