# rail project (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rail project. Page: Feed: --- ## [London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team](https://railuk.com/railway-stations/london-waterloo-adds-dog-patrols-to-security-team/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Canine colleagues Riley, Buster, and Flo have joined the South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) team at London Waterloo, providing extra reassurance for customers and strengthening security at Britain’s biggest station. The dogs began regular patrols this month as part of a three-month trial. While their arrival is not linked to \[…\] ## [Major Supertram network improvements progressing well](https://railuk.com/travel/major-supertram-network-improvements-progressing-well/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Work to improve a major junction on the Supertram network is making strong progress and is now expected to be completed earlier than previously advertised, marking another milestone in the delivery of a £110 million investment programme to improve the network for passengers. The essential works are renewing the major junction of all tram routes, \[…\] ## [Full Platform 2 access to be restored at Paignton following July fire](https://railuk.com/travel/full-platform-2-access-to-be-restored-at-paignton-following-july-fire/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have confirmed that full-length access to Platform 2 at Paignton station will be restored from the start of service on Monday 24 August, enabling the return of nine-carriage trains four days earlier than previously expected. The milestone marks another significant step in the recovery from the fire that \[…\] ## [GB Railfreight takes seasonal preparation off the road and on to rail](https://railuk.com/rail-news/gb-railfreight-takes-seasonal-preparation-off-the-road-and-on-to-rail/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ This week, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has moved 11 Water Jetter Modules by rail from Peterborough to Wigan and returned ten Weed Spray Modules from Wigan to Peterborough, supporting Network Rail’s Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) and seasonal track treatment programmes. Traditionally, the transfer of this equipment is carried out by HIAB lorries. As part of \[…\] ## [Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation](https://railuk.com/general-interest/stourbridge-mp-sees-railway-recovery-work-after-wildfire-devastation/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between \[…\] ## [QTS launches first aid initiative to sharpen on-site emergency response](https://railuk.com/general-interest/qts-launches-first-aid-initiative-to-sharpen-on-site-emergency-response/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Leading rail contractor, QTS Group, has introduced a new series of practical first aid drills, designed to test the team’s response in a live safety emergency and put the team through a workplace medical emergence on site. Led by Andrew Sullivan, assistant HSQE advisor at QTS Group, teams are run through a series of realistic, on-site \[…\] ## [Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line](https://railuk.com/infrastructure/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August. As work continues to recover and repair the track, Network Rail and Southern Railway today thanked customers and local communities for \[…\] ## [Plan ahead: Engineering works will affect journeys to Guildford and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend](https://railuk.com/general-interest/plan-ahead-engineering-works-will-affect-journeys-to-guildford-and-alton-over-the-august-bank-holiday-weekend/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) services between Farnham, Alton and Guildford will be replaced by buses over the August Bank Holiday. Between Saturday 29 and Monday 31 August, SWR and NR Wessex engineers will carry out a range of work to keep trains running reliably. Over the River Mole, between \[…\] ## [TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children](https://railuk.com/general-interest/tfl-encourages-parents-and-guardians-not-to-miss-out-on-free-or-discounted-travel-for-their-children/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ As the summer holiday draws to a close and Londoners prepare for the start of the new school term, Transport for London (TfL) is reminding parents and guardians to apply for their child’s Zip Oyster photocard and check that existing cards are still valid so they can continue to benefit from free or discounted travel \[…\] ## [HS2 launches final viaduct on the approach to Curzon Street Station](https://railuk.com/high-speed-rail/hs2-launches-final-viaduct-on-the-approach-to-curzon-street-station/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. It marks the start of a huge operation to cross six railway tracks – three freight lines and three passenger lines – which is expected to conclude next summer. Duddeston Junction is \[…\] ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ECsNru17ogP4) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent](https://railuk.com/people/careers/hitachi-collaborates-with-edt-to-inspire-future-rail-talent/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young \[…\] ## [Rail Minister visits Lewes to thank first responders and volunteers](https://railuk.com/rail-news/rail-minister-visits-lewes-to-thank-first-responders-and-volunteers/) _2026-08-19 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, personally thanked emergency services, rail industry staff and local volunteers for their response to the train derailment last week, in a visit to the Tenants Resource Centre, Lewes on 18 August. During the visit to Lewes, Lord Hendy spoke to staff and volunteers from organisations including: Network Rail, GTR, South \[…\]