Railway News

  • New Network Rail CEO to take over early

    Published on : Saturday, February 15, 2014

    Mark Carne, Network Rail’s new chief executive will take up his new role from Monday 24th February, slightly earlier than originally planned.Mr Carne joined the company on 6th January and has been spending time visiting Britain’s railway, meeting staff, partners …

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  • Network Rail works with Environmental Agencies to keep rail lines from flooding

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    Network Rail is working with the Environment Agency to closely monitor rising ground water levels in Patcham area outside Brighton, where the Brighton Main Line runs through a tunnel in the South Downs. Network Rail’s route managing director for Sussex, …

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  • Governor Cuomo Directs State Agencies to Prepare for Impending Nor’easter Winter Storm

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to prepare winter storm fighting assets and personnel for an impending Nor’easter winter storm that is expected to hit New York State from late Wednesday through Thursday. As the storm approaches the …

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  • Metro-North to Operate a Reduced Schedule on Thursday

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    MTA Metro-North Railroad will operate a reduced schedule on Thursday on all three lines, Hudson, Harlem and New Haven, as the latest snow storm arrives in the metropolitan area. Accumulations throughout the day are expected to reach 10-to-14 inches in …

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  • Severe disruption on the West Coast Mainline

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    Due to the extreme weather conditions there is severe disruption on the West Coast Main Line. Trains are currently running from Euston station to Birmingham and Wolverhampton but with delays, cancellations and alterations. Due to fallen trees, damaged signalling and …

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  • Check before travelling today as severe weather approaches Wales

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    Rail passengers are being advised to check with their train operators before travelling today, as gale-force winds and heavy rain will mean changes to some scheduled services. With forecast wind speed of more than 100mph at some locations, services will …

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  • MTA Identifies Bus Operator Killed In Collision

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has identified the bus operator killed this morning when his bus was struck by a stolen truck at the corner of 14th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. William Pena, 49, of Hillside, N.J., a …

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  • Kiwi Rail alarmed at spate of near-collisions at level crossings

    Published on : Tuesday, February 11, 2014

    Kiwi Rail and the NZ Police are alarmed at a spate of near collisions between motorists and trains at level crossings around the country and are urging drivers to obey level crossing warnings and exercise patience at level crossings. So …

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  • AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi Now on Midwest Corridors

    Published on : Tuesday, February 11, 2014

    Amtrak Connect cellular-based Wi-Fi service is now available on Amtrak trains in the Midwest, with eight corridors offering this free amenity to Amtrak passengers, effective today. Collectively, these routes carried nearly 3.3 million passengers in the last year and account …

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  • Network Rail agrees to funding settlement to enable a better railway for a better Britain

    Published on : Tuesday, February 11, 2014

    Network Rail today announced that it was accepting the Office of Rail Regulation’s conclusion for funding to maintain and improve Britain’s railway over the next five years The funding period, known as Control Period 5, begins in April 2014 and …

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