Rail Business

Face coverings on trains, as well as other forms of public transport, became mandatory on 15 June. To prepare passengers, all of the train operators issued warnings and gave guidance. GWR even gave one of its trains a face mask! Government advice...

As train services are set to increase around the country, a number of train operators are trying out new anti-virus agents to deep clean and prepare their trains. Avanti West Coast has been testing Zoono Z-71, a powerful, long-lasting sanitising...

Train operator Greater Anglia has donated more than 120 bicycles to an Essex-based charity which helps people in Africa. After donating an initial 60 earlier this year, the company has now donated more than 60 more this month. Re-Cycle (Bikes to...

South Western Railway’s first new Class 701 train has arrived on the network ahead of a full programme of testing, which begins next month. The new 10-car train is the first of the highly anticipated 90 strong fleet that is...

Rock Rail has announced that leading German rail industry expert Hans Leister will be a member of the advisory board for its newly formed German business. Already working alongside members of the Rock Rail team, supporting them in the introduction...

As the Covid-19 lockdown eases, work on a number of Transport for London (TfL) construction projects has resumed, with more restarting in the coming weeks. Work was halted at around 300 TfL sites in late March to help prevent the...

In its financial results for the year ended 29 February 2020, Stobart Group has announced that it will withdraw from the Rail & Civils business. David Shearer, non-executive chairman, said in his report: “The Rail & Civils business was impacted...

WSP, the engineering professional services consultancy, has been appointed by VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver design on Brent Cross West, a new Thameslink station located on the Midland main line that will form part of the broader Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration...

The Welsh Government has announced that it will spend up to £65 million over the next six months to ensure train services continue to operate on the Wales and Borders network for key workers and others that rely on...

Siemens Mobility has awarded a contract to DB ESG for the vehicle installation design for the fitting of European Train Control System (ETCS) into the cabs of Class 60, 59,57 and 47 freight locomotives. This follows on from the contract...