ORR has today written to Network Rail over concerns about a backlog in examining the condition of its railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts. This is an important issue. If Network Rail does not complete the overall examination process at the required intervals, faults could be undetected (or detected but not assessed). In some cases this could lead to a safety issue. It can also result in speed restrictions being put in place to mitigate the safety risk, meaning trains dont run on time.
(Permalink) Bridges Culverts Network Rail ORR Railway structures Safety Tunnels

Shetland is urgently pushing ministers for tunnels to cut the dependence on an ageing ferry fleet - as they hit major financial difficulties in running services, it has emerged.
(Permalink) Ferries Shetland Tunnels

The possibility of reopening disused railway tunnels under Dungannon for any potential restoration of the railway line, off-roadcycling or walking routes is to be investigated.
(Permalink) Dungannon Northern Irelad Tunnels