The Northern Line Extension has passed a major milestone after an engineering train successfully travelled the entire length of the new tunnels from Kennington to Battersea, for the first time.
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A number of reopening proposals are currently under construction, including Crossrail.
Bam Nuttall wins Kintore station contract
Kintore railway station is expected to open in May 2020 following the award of the construction contract to Bam Nuttall. Source: Network Rail
Continue readingWork starts on Horden railway station
Construction work has started on the railway station at Horden. The station is expected to open in Spring 2020. Funding for the railway station includes a contribution from round two
Continue readingMild winter enables ballast laying for Middy extension
Engineers have been able to lay all of the ballast required for extension of the Mid Suffolk Railway to Aspall Halt. Click here for the article
Continue readingAln Valley Railway hits milestone towards Greenrigg
The Aln Valley Railway has marked another milestone with the first steam train over Cawledge viaduct. Donations are still being sought to support the extension of the railway to Greenrigg
Continue readingWork begins at Kintore
Work has begun at the site of the proposed railway station at Kintore. Workers are currently clearing vegetation before work begins on the station. Click here for the article
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway set for late 2019 opening
The new railway station under construction at Worcestershire Parkway is progressing well with the expectation that the station will open in the final quarter of 2019. The main station building
Continue readingFirst track laid in Victoria Square on Midland Metro extension
The first track has been laid in Birmingham’s Victoria Square, marking a key milestone on the Westside extension. Source: BBC News
Continue readingWarrington West progresses over the festive period
Work at Warrington West has progressed well over the festive period in the latest update by Warrington Borough Council. The Contractor had a very productive few days on site during
Continue readingWarrington West to progress over Christmas period
Work on the railway station at Warrington West is set to accelerate during a line closure between Christmas and New Year. Click here for the article
Continue readingBarking Riverside construction contract awarded
The contract to deliver the extension of the national rail network to Barking Riverside has been awarded to Morgan Sindall and VolkerFitzpatrick. Construction is expected to start in May with completion
Continue readingWarrington West station progresses
New milestones have been reached by the contractors building Warrington West railway station. The new station building is ready for internal fit out, all permanent sheet piles have been installed
Continue readingWork progresses on Lincolnshire Wolds Railway extension
The extension of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway towards Pear Tree Lane crossing is progressing quickly following the installation of trackbed drainage and the laying of ballast. The next stage of
Continue readingVolunteers clear undergrowth from sidings
Volunteers from the Vale of Berkeley Railway have cleared undergrowth from Oldminster sidings enabling them to operate a hand trolley. Click here for the article
Continue readingBehind the scenes look at Worcestershire Parkway
Worcestershire Country Council have released images and drone footage showing the progress made on the railway station. External glazing and steelwork is nearly completed, with work soon to start on
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