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Passengers travelling on the Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street have a more reliable railway after work was completed ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The work included switches and crossings – which allow trains to move from...

Thameslink’s oldest employee, 82-year-old station assistant Siggy Cragwell, was a guest of honour at the unveiling of the National Windrush Monument last week  at Waterloo Station where he met the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. Siggy sat among other VIPs...

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Mike Brown CBE MVO as the new Chair of the Board. The appointment took effect from 23 June 2022. Mike Brown, the former Commissioner of Transport for London, led the capital’s...

Tram services are likely to be severely disrupted on Tuesday 28 June and Wednesday 29 June. This is due to expected strike action by tram drivers who are members of the ASLEF union in Tram Operations Ltd. If the strike...

MxV Rail and the UK’s Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to advance rail technology and innovation worldwide. The agreement will enable the two organisations to collaborate and share technical...

Northern’s programme of digital upgrades to its fleet continues apace with its Class 333 trains the latest to offer an improved experience to customers. Enhancements include the installation of high-definition CCTV cameras, USB charging points and plug sockets as well...

On Friday 24 June, the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, was on-site at manufacturer Silver Fox, highlighting the ongoing work of the rail sector in generating employment, skills and prosperity in difficult economic times. During the visit, Shapps...

Those living or working in the Sandwell and Dudley boroughs will see considerable progress on the highly-anticipated Metro route, which will connect them to Birmingham and Wolverhampton, with further works set to take place throughout the summer. Construction along Castle...

The North Norfolk Railway is to host a Sixties Weekend on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July recalling the atmosphere of the transformative decade with steam and diesel trains working side-by-side plus live music from the era and displays...

The first design images have been revealed of Washwood Heath Depot, HS2’s maintenance facility and main control centre for the whole HS2 network, which will create over 550 jobs in the local area. The site, north east of Birmingham city...