Railway-News

2 days ago | railway-news.com | Joey Stoate

Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge as work is carried out to strengthen the railway embankment near Edenbridge. During the closure, which will take place between Saturday 16 and Monday 25 August 2025, buses will replace trains along the route. Network Rail will set out to renew 13 miles of high voltage feeder cables between Nutfield and Leigh, providing a more stable power supply to electrical systems along the section of track.

2 days ago | railway-news.com | Joey Stoate

Alstom has been awarded a 135 million EUR contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the design, manufacture, supply, test and commission of 96 Metropolis metro cars for the second phase of the Chennai Metro. The project runs 119km long, with stretches of 76km and 43km elevated and underground respectively, with the line operating within three corridors and their inter-corridor sections.

3 days ago | railway-news.com | Joey Stoate

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has reached out to both Eurostar and a number of new applicants looking to run cross-channel rail services to provide plans for the assignment of access to Temple Mills International Depot (TMI). The regulator recently commissioned an independent assessment of capacity at TMI following access applications from several potential operators.

3 days ago | railway-news.com | Joey Stoate

Northern has launched a new service aiming to provide information and guidance for passengers in need of assistance when travelling. The service, which is available through WhatsApp between 6:00 and 23:00, seven days a week, offers access to a dedicated travel support team equipped to provide information on journey planning, disruption updates, complaints, feedback and general assistance requests.

3 days ago | railway-news.com | Joey Stoate

England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years in a move labelled by the Chancellor as the ‘Renewal of Britain’. Travellers across the North, Midlands and South West are soon to see major investment into buses, trams and local train infrastructure in a bid to provide stronger connections throughout the country.