Train fires ++ A shortage of Alstom-built Class 175 diesel units is continuing on Transport for Wales routes, as the result of a series of fires which have been traced to contaminated engine bays in which fuel deposits had accumulated. All the bays are being deep-cleaned, but the Office of Rail and Road issued an Improvement Notice in March. The work must be completed by 17 September.
Line closed ++ There will be no trains between Leeds and Huddersfield for two days this month, as the second phase of work to upgrade Morley station begins as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade. The closure between Leeds and Huddersfield will be on 17 and 18 June, and the work at Morley will continue until 25 June. During this time, engineers will demolish and rebuild the platforms, change the track layout and redirect signalling circuits to the ROC at York.
Opportunities ++ Jobseekers who want to work in construction are being encouraged to register for a new two-week pre-employment programme that could lead to an apprenticeship with HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. Applications are now open for 24 new apprenticeships which will start on 12 July.