Cable theft in South Yorkshire endangers freight and passenger operations
The UK infrastructure agency Network rail has issued a stark warning over the level of theft in the South Yorkshire area of England. While theft…
Graffiti clean up demanded by UK transport minister
UK transport minister Grant Shapps is unhappy with the defaced state of the national rail network. He has written to Andrew Haines, the managing director…
Weekend metal theft slammed by UK police and Network Rail
Network Rail has revealed that the vital West Coast Main Line has been targeted by thieves 28 times in the past twelve months, most recently…
Rail enthusiasts: you may now spot your trains at home
The railway-dedicated arm of law enforcement, the British Transport Police, has praised Railcam, a network of enthusiast-maintained lineside cameras. They are appreciated for their ‘spotting…
Safety, security and maintenance still paramount
Coronavirus or not, the UK rail network is still being kept safe, secure and maintained. Infrastructure contractors are out night and day, across the country.…
Boy, 11, dies from electrical burns at UK rail freight terminal
Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy after he suffered serious electrical burns at a rail depot in the UK. He was pronounced…
Accident staged by DB Cargo UK
DB Cargo UK has played a central role in a multi-agency exercise to stage a simulated train derailment by hosting the event at one of…