Two derailments in 24 hours not evidence railway is at ‘tipping point’, says minister

Department for Transport (DfT) rail minister Lord Peter Hendy described the two derailments seen last week – one at Lewes and one at Wickford – as “very unusual”, but insisted the rail network is not at a “tipping point” due to ageing assets and climate… The post Two derailments in 24 hours not evidence railway is at ‘tipping point’, says minister appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rail disruption update: Two derailments and further incidents hit South East

The rail network in England has experienced two derailments – one in Lewes, Sussex and one in Wickford, Essex – as well as a landslip in Sussex and a track defect in Surrey. The post Rail disruption update: Two derailments and further incidents hit South East appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

California high-speed rail issues RFQ for $2.4B spur

The 34-mile segment between Merced and Madera aims to extend the rail network deeper into California’s Central Valley, with a planned terminus at Sacramento.

California High-Speed Rail Awards Track Contract and Other News

The California High-Speed Rail Authority board has approved the launch of track and systems installation for the nation’s first high-speed rail network, awarding a major contract to a consortium of Kiewit, Stacey Witbeck and Herzog.

Severn Tunnel upgrade in ‘one of the toughest environments on the UK rail network’

Network Rail will carry out major upgrades in the Severn Tunnel and Bristol area later in the month. The post Severn Tunnel upgrade in ‘one of the toughest environments on the UK rail network’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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