ORR clears major hurdle for Virgin Trains’ planned international rail services

Virgin Trains has moved a significant step closer to launching international passenger services from London after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) pre-approved...

Borders Railway electrification takes shape as first masts installed

Electrification of the Borders Railway is becoming increasingly visible, with engineers beginning to install the steel masts that will eventually support overhead wires for...

RSSB deepens partnership with South Africa’s Railway Safety Regulator

RSSB is strengthening its international presence through a growing partnership with South Africa’s Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), combining affiliate membership with specialist consultancy support...

Scale-up programme targets infrastructure productivity solutions

Connected Places Catapult has opened applications for a new programme designed to help UK SMEs turn proven infrastructure productivity solutions into wider commercial adoption. The...

Amey backs stronger social value requirements in public procurement

Amey has welcomed the Government’s increased emphasis on social value in public procurement, arguing that infrastructure investment should be used to create jobs, develop...

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