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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collision-between-train-and-part-of-lorry-at-penistone Was this a Network Rail site or a Contractor's?

Is stressing of CWR over short waybeam bridges allowed? Less than 15m. Cannot see any mention in my last isssue of TRK / 0011

Am I correct in the belief that some ground sigals had rubber discs due to tight clearances and overhangs? Ely Springs to mind for some reason.

https://www.nymr-pway.co.uk/plant/ballast-regulator/ Quick appeal, does anyone know of a company that can handle overhaul of Knorr Bremse brake equipment? We have already tried Knorr Bremse UK, Plasser, RBS and Sabre Rail. To avoid confusion, this question is for the Ballast Regulator that has...

Are Engineers / Designers working to a multitude or at least Double Standards in the construction of new Footbridges? On bridges over roads and open to Pedestrian and Cycle traffic we have this style as recently installed in Hull. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-56239574 While for...

Would this appeal to you? https://www.nymr.co.uk/Pages/Category/jobs https://www.nymr.co.uk/paid-vacancy-plant-fitter-operator

How many Sand Drags still exist around the country? On the Heritage side there is one at Goathland NYMR and there used to be some on the approaches to Goole Swing Bridge. Are they still there? Are there any more?

I am led to believe that there is some track renewal work on the Esk Valley line in the next few weeks. Sept 18th - 28th. I think the work site is Danby to Lealholm. Can anyone supply any detail of the Engineering train consists please? Not the RTT timings.

From hearing traffic news through the week I believe there is a landslip between Althorpe and Scunthorpe Anyone got any details on where the slip is and how bad? Is it on the embankment or in the cutting leading up to the station? I have seen the note on Nat Rail enquiries.

Gateshead's Dunston Staiths damaged in arson attack FRom the BBC Newcastle webpage. An investigation has been launched after a Grade II-listed structure in Gateshead was set on fire. Emergency crews were called to Dunston Staiths at 02:30 BST on Saturday after it was "deliberately" set alight...

A friend of mine today said that there has been an Auto Ballaster train on the branch as far as Battersby. Is there any reballasting work or maintenance Ballast drop going on on the line or is Battersby being used as a reversal point?

Somebody has had too much time on their hands. https://boingboing.net/2019/12/09/pachelbels-canon-as-performe.html

Heard this on travel reports that the line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen near Leuchars is shut for track safety inspections. Due to a sinkhole in the track. Not seen any mention on here despite various searches. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKOVIZpXkAYXtEy?format=jpg Disruption between Dundee...

Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/collision-and-derailment-at-neville-hill-depot-13-11.195139 Should Brake lights be fitted alongside tail lights? As in those on road vehicles.

Now that trains have stopped running the real work has started. A sure sign of this is the appearance of Nigel's News the first issue is attached. https://www.nymr.co.uk/blog/civil-engineering-diary-19-november-2019 https://www.nymr.co.uk/nymr-is-building-bridges-for-the-future-ymj

I think that this landslide might take a bit of sorting out.

Anyone got any idea as to where 58023 was heading today. I saw it Northbound on the A42 about 17.30 in a layby on the back of an Allelys lowloader. Will it feature on Train Truckers?

Is anybody keeping an eye out for what works are being undertaken? Did a search but nothing came up.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-49003390 It is possible that much of the railways civil engineering rail plant may have been destroyed.

Union Pacific Loco 4014 ran for the first time in preservation under its own steam 2nd May