Cambrian line reopens after accident
Train services have returned to the Cambrian line this morning after the collision between two passenger trains a week ago at Talerddig, in which one passenger died and 15 were injured, four seriously. Evidence from the scene is now being considered by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which has said rail adhesion was ‘relatively low’.
Signalling upgrade
No trains are running in south London between Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye so that signalling can be upgraded. The possession began on Saturday and will continue until 1 November. Network Rail hopes that the upgrade will reduce the number of delays caused by signalling problems, following similar work between East Croydon and London Victoria in 2022 which it says reduced delays by more than half.
World engineering
Transport UK has become a commercial partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day 2025. Transport UK is the successor to Abellio in Britain, and currently owns several train operating companies as well as holding 11 per cent of London bus contracts. The UNESCO campaign recognises the role of science and engineering in sustainable development around the world.