Works are progressing well on the £80m Headbolt Lane station scheme, which aims to help create a “London-style transport system” in the Liverpool City Region. Construction of the platforms for the new railway station in Kirkby is now well underway alongside the ticket and waiting area. A new bridge over the brook on the site

Amid continued budget constraints and to deliver further cost savings Network Rail is looking to change the way work is delivered on its £1.3bn Midland Main Line electrification programme. Network Rail’s December board meeting minutes which were published on Friday last week highlight that the MML programme aims to “change the way electrification was delivered

Alstom have announced that they are looking for young individuals who want a change in career or perhaps have just left college / school and are looking to earn whilst they learn valuable skills in the rail industry. Alstom is showcasing roles all over the UK including major cities such as London, Birmingham and Glasgow. They

A large sinkhole in the middle of a busy road in Edinburgh appeared to reveal a long-lost railway line.  The massive sink-hole which appeared in Dublin Street, Edinburgh sparked a frenzy from council workers to rush to the scene.  An investigation is currently underway to establish what caused the hole to appear. The sinkhole actually

We are happy to announce that the team at @DigiSig Rail will be attending the #RIN #Event at the Business Design Centre in London on the 9th March.  The team are very much looking forward to seeing our existing clients whilst also meeting up with some new customers.  So, if your business needs signalling design

As part of a £375m programme of signalling upgrade works being carried out by Network Rail will mean that February’s half term will see the closure various rail services along the Wessex route. During the February half-term a dual railway closure will see lines closed for 9 days at Network Rail continue to bring the

The first giant V-shaped pier for the 300m long HS2 viaduct has now been completed.  This will see high speed trains coming into the new Curzon Street Station in Birmingham. This colossal 5m structure is one of the first piers to be built for the Curzon No. 3 Viaduct which will be the final approach

Major engineering works completed over the festive season and into the New Year on the East Coast Digital program have propelled the introduction of state-of-the-art digital signalling which provides continuous and real-time information to train drivers cabs. The technology will mean more reliable and greener services for passengers and freight, creating the next generation railway.

Santander UK has offered Keltbray Holdings a new 3 year £33m credit facility to support the company’s continued growth plans.  This new facility will underpin Keltbray Holdings 2022 year-end liquidity position of £44.1m whilst the company currently has secured orders of £526.4m. Keltbray is a recognised leader in various industry sectors which include construction, energy,

A piling rig which was being used on Capital & Centric’s Goods Yard in Stoke-On-Trent toppled over and fell onto a former signal box.  Miraculously no one was hurt in the incident. The Goods Yard area which has just received a grant of £16m from the Governments Levelling Up fund is close to the railway