News & Safety
October 8, 2020
RPC are proud to announce that one of our key clients have been awarded a large package of Overhead Line work which allows for some fantastic oppurtunities for skilled operatives to work with ourselves in delivering this package of work alongside our key client.
October 7, 2020
HS2 is protecting badgers by creating setts within their territory and away from the route. Contractors Fusion and SES have designed sustainable artificial setts.
October 6, 2020
Network Rail is working with technology startup nPlan to use Machine Learning technology across its portfolio of projects, potentially transforming the way major rail projects are delivered across Britain.
October 5, 2020
The Curzon Street Masterplan outlines proposals for the 141 hectare area of regeneration. It covers the area that will house the HS2 Curzon Street station in Birmingham city centre
October 3, 2020
With temperatures dropping and the nights drawing in, we're using a dedicated fleet to tackle leaves on the line.
October 1, 2020
We know how important it is that you feel safe and supported during your journey with us.
Find out how we are working hard to keep you safe from coronavirus when you travel through our stations.
September 30, 2020
Yesterday the Prime Minister announced huge changes to the adult education system in England to help boost the post-Covid economy.
September 29, 2020
From 1 to 5 October we’re raising awareness of the relevance of diversity and inclusion, and recognising the hard work of our employees to help achieve this goal.
September 26, 2020
Phase One of HS2 will see a new high speed railway line constructed from Euston to north of Birmingham, where it will re-join the existing West Coast Mainline.
September 25, 2020
Crossrail is planning another “construction blockade” in a bid to catch-up with work lost to Covid-19. The move follows the success of a recent 53-day blockade which saw 24-hour working from the end of July to last week.
September 24, 2020
Well done to all those up for an award tonight. The Railway Industry Association (RIA) - the voice of the UK rail supply community - is delighted to be co-headline sponsor of tonight's Women in Rail Awards, celebrating the fantastic acheivements of women across the sector.
September 23, 2020
Rail is on a journey to a cleaner, greener future. It’s already one of the greenest ways to travel, but there’s more we can do.
September 22, 2020
Trains for the long-awaited HS2 high speed rail line and Northern Powerhouse Rail should be built in the UK, Ministers have been told.
September 19, 2020
On this day, September 19th,
1986 two passenger trains have collided in Staffordshire, killing two people and injuring almost 100 more.
September 18, 2020
The Rail Electrification Alliance, comprised of VolkerRail, J Murphy & Sons, Jacobs, Systra, Siemens Mobility and Network Rail, has signed a £216m deal to upgrade the power capabilities from Doncaster to Edinburgh.
September 17, 2020
There have been a number of failures of SADTEM Voltage Transformer (VT) over the past 6 months.
September 17, 2020
Better rail links in the North of England, reconnecting Oxford and Cambridge and a big upgrade for the Transpennine Railway … all in our North West and Central region.
September 16, 2020
A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less.
September 14, 2020
RPC would like to Welcome Paul George to the team as Business Development Director. Paul brings 32 years of experience to the team and will no doubt help the business steadily grow over the coming years.