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A huge viaduct that will form part of the HS2 high speed rail line into Birmingham has been moved into place over the M6 motorway.The 3,200-tonne structure, which is 230m long, will eventually carry two tracks on the London-to-Birmingham route.Both car…
The M6 South Viaduct East Deck being slid into place will bear two tracks, ultimately taking trains towards London.In early June, the first phase of the project saw the structure being slid 119m over the M6 junction 4 slip road. This weekend is phase t…
Expect Distribution has taken delivery of its first two fully electric heavy goods vehicles as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 project, marking a major step towards its ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035.
The two vehicles – a Renault Trucks …
The lines between two large railway stations have reopened after emergency services dealt with an incident.It occurred on the route between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, and was reported shortly after 19:00 BST, National Rail said.Trains bet…
A historic railway line will be used by diverted West Coast Main Line[1] (WMCL) trains for the first time in more than a decade.Avanti West Coast[2] said its services will use the 73-mile Settle to Carlisle[3] line when the WCML is blocked between Pres…
Avanti West Coast[1] services will use the historic 73-mile Settle to Carlisle[2] line for the first time in over a decade, carrying diverted West Coast Main Line[3] (WCML) trains[4] during the first 14 days of next year.The diversion is due to the WCM…
The DVSA has issued guidance to motorists who experience sudden breakdowns on motorways. The agency advised drivers, road users and motorists to “be prepared” should their vehicle unexpectedly break down whilst travelling on the motorway.
In a post on …
More than 1,000 people turned out for the annual National Rail Awards on September 17.
The ‘Railway Oscars’ ceremony took place at London’s prestigious JW Marriott Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London, with 21 categories up for grabs.
The awards where …
Two of three lanes of the M6 northbound, between Junction 4a (M42) and Junction 5 (Sutton Coldfield[1]), have closed following a crash between two cars and a lorry near the NEC in Birmingham[2].
The two lanes were closed as of 12.13pm this afternoon, w…
IVECO UK’s stand at the Resource and Waste Management Expo (RWM) at Birmingham NEC on 17-18th September will showcase the Italian marque’s commitment to innovative vehicles that are ready to master every mission.
The RWM Expo aims to accelerate sustai…