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3 Jun 2021

Working Closely With The UK Rail Industry

For many years, PRV Engineering has been a supplier of precision engineering and custom fabrication services to several sectors, including the UK rail industry, defence, aerospace, oil and gas, construction and automotive. We’ve worked with numerous rail companies, such as Transport for London and the Underground Rail Network, to provide specialist services. Here, we share a brief history of how PRV started and why so many customers trust us to deliver the product they need.

19 Mar 2015
This week saw 2 announcements of funding for the UK Rail Industry

First came the announcement by UK Rail Minister Claire Perry of a £6m funded train operator competition aimed at encouraging innovation among operators and improving services for passengers.

Organised by FutureRailway and funded by the Department for Transport, it is hoped the competition will accelerate research, innovation and development in the rail industry. Passenger numbers continue to increase and expectations of service continue to rise so it is hoped that operators and their supply chains will come up with innovative solutions to address the issues and demands of rail users. In addition, any project will also need to address the future challenges of the rail industry, providing long term solutions. Each project will have to deliver innovative services, processes, designs and technology, from concept to working operational prototype and beyond.

31 Oct 2014

Whether we work inside or outside of the rail industry, we all yearn for a better rail network system and improved facilities.

Network Rail has been working hand in hand with the train operating companies to deliver better stations across England and Wales.

By the time Spring 2015 comes around, the rail industry will have seen major changes and significant development.

A war chest of £150m was set aside, at the outset, as part of the National Stations’ Improvement Programme. The overall plan was to improve over 150 medium-sized stations in areas such as passenger information and facilities.

As a provider to the rail industry, we at PRV Engineering are delighted to see the investment in stations, across England and Wales.

10 Jun 2014

So much has been said about the future of engineering in recent times. Many industry leaders, including the likes of Sir James Dyson, have painted a bleak picture. However, there is some welcome good news for engineers, from within the rail industry.

With Britain’s railways currently undergoing the biggest programme of investment since the Victorian age, 2014 appears to be an exciting year for the rail industry.

In March, Network Rail unveiled plans to invest £38bn in the UK’s tracks and stations, while Transport for London and the Department for Transport also confirmed the extension of the Crossrail project west to Reading.

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