Network Rail has confirmed that construction of a new pedestrian footbridge at Kennedy Road in Barking will begin in late July 2025, with completion expected in the autumn, subject to progress on site. The scheme, located on the Anglia route, will restore a critical pedestrian link between Harrow Road and Kennedy Road, which has been [...]
Proposals for a new railway line between Liverpool and Manchester could reshape the North West’s transport network and catalyse a £90 billion economic boost, according to a report released today by regional leaders. The plan, led by the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership and backed by metro mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham, outlines the case for [...]
Plans to reopen Golborne’s railway station after more than six decades have taken a major step forward, following Wigan Council’s approval of the planning application and the appointment of local engineering firm Murphy to deliver the station’s final design. The proposed two-platform station, which will feature step-free access, forms part of Greater Manchester’s wider ambition [...]
Skanska has been appointed to replace Clifton Bridge, a key section of the West Coast Main Line spanning the M6 motorway near Penrith. The project will involve constructing a 130-metre single-span steel bridge to enhance railway infrastructure and ensure reliable service. The new bridge will be built close to the existing structure, with minimal disruption [...]
The cancellation of the northern leg of High Speed 2 (HS2) was a ‘casebook’ example of how not to run a construction project according to government’s latest report on the failed scheme. The report illustrates a significant failure in communication and coordination between The Department of Transport and HS2 LTD, the company established to run [...]
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