Network Rail awards significant contracts in Scotland under new framework.A £1.3bn investment in Scottish rail infrastructure marks a major development.VolkerRail secures its first major Scottish contract,…
Network Rail is embarking on a significant infrastructure project, replacing the Rannoch Road bridge in Perthshire.The £3M project is set to replace the existing bridge deck…
A transformative upgrade is underway for the historic Eskmeals viaduct, incorporating sustainable materials to bolster climate resilience.Originally constructed in 1868 with wrought iron girders, the viaduct…
Reports highlight a significant rise in high-consequence earthworks failures on Britain’s railways, marking the highest rate since 2008.These failures are primarily linked to extreme weather conditions,…
Network Rail embarks on an innovative project using industrial-sized excavators for track maintenance.Essential upgrades will replace 3,720 tonnes of ballast and 32 track bearers.Specialist ‘Railvac’ machines…
Network Rail is urgently repairing the only sliding railway bridge in Britain, located over Lincolnshire canal.The Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge allows trains to pass by sliding…
Network Rail has achieved a significant milestone in infrastructure enhancement with the completion of the strengthening of the Barnes Bridge, a Grade II-listed structure located in…
July 2024 witnessed significant appointments in construction and engineering with pivotal roles being filled across major companies and organisations. These changes signal a dynamic shift within…
Network Rail has adopted a pioneering model to enhance its Southern maintenance framework.Fifteen suppliers have been selected for a £1.4bn project across the Southern Region, leveraging…
Balfour Beatty has implemented an innovative ‘mega tent’ to facilitate bridge renewal at Paddington.The 1912 London Street overbridge’s renewal is vital due to its corroded state.Challenges…
