Railways Around the World
Most Efficient Railways Around the World 😮 🌏 The most efficient railways in the world are often found in countries with a strong focus on technology, punctuality, and extensive networks. Japan: Known for its Shinkansen (bullet trains), Japan’s rail system is renowned for its punctuality, safety, and efficiency. Switzerland has a well-integrated rail network that
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Space Lasers to Remove Leaves off the Tracks
Throughout the month of October Network Rail is currently testing space lasers and plasma jets to try to clear leaves off the tracks. This comprehensive testing uses multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) on the East Lancashire Railway heritage lines. Network Rail’s engineers have been analysing if the autumn trains which were fitted with superheated plasma jets and
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33% Rail Enhancement Schemes Not Progressed
One third of the 58 railway enhancement schemes that the government committed to in its £10bn Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) have not progressed in the last 3 years. The RNEP was initially set up by the Department for Transport (DfT) and was responsible for setting out a rolling programme of enhancement, improvement and investment
Read More£100m Project for Darlington Station
Major civils works have begun on Darlington Railway Station with the first buildings alongside the station starting to be demolished. Tees Valley Combined Authority, the Council, Network Rail and LNER have forged a partnership to plan out the major civils works required for the improvement and re-development of Darlington Station. Land to the east and
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Can Leaves De-Rail A Train?
It’s nearly officially Autumn which for many people means a return to darker evenings, cosy knitwear, candles and hot chocolate. But for those who manage railway networks, each Autumn brings with it a challenge: Leaves on the line. Though mocked by passengers and seen as an excuse, rather than a justification, for train delays, leaves
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£100m Improvement Project for Darlington Station
Major civils works have begun on Darlington Railway Station with the first buildings alongside the station starting to be demolished. Tees Valley Combined Authority, the Council, Network Rail and LNER have forged a partnership to plan out the major civils works required for the improvement and re-development of Darlington Station. Land to the east and
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