Events

Visitors to Hampshire’s Watercress Line can ride the colourful Steam Illuminations train this winter season for a magical journey filled with festive fun. The Christmas sound and light show, featuring a constantly changing display of colourful computer-controlled LED lights outside...

Over 143,000 votes this year! Wow, thank you! It’s been another record-breaking year here at RailStaff Awards HQ.From rail managers to customer service assistants, apprentices to training managers, the full breadth and depth of job roles are represented in submissions...

A new agreement will see railway expertise from academia, government and industry driving forward rail innovation at a world class rail testing centre in Wales. The University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) and the Global Centre...

Hitachi Rail has unveiled its new ‘Blues Train’ at InnoTrans 2022. Built for Trenitalia, the cutting-edge battery hybrid train will reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption by 50% and has the ability to arrive at and depart from stations...

After a four-year wait, InnoTrans 2022 is back, welcoming 2,834 exhibitors and thousands of guests. From 20-23 September, the international trade fair will showcase new technologies across 42 display halls and its outdoor display area. The trade fair has postponed...

Taking place from 9 - 11 May 2023 at the NEC, in Birmingham, the UK’s number one event for the entire railway industry will bring together the whole rail community. Railtex 2023 offers a unique opportunity to experience state of...

Musician Professor Green, TV personality Gail Porter, war veteran Simon Weston CBE, hypnotist Paul McKenna, and author Tracey Cox are among the list of celebrity speakers joining wellbeing experts on Wednesday 2 November and Thursday 3 November at Rail...

Behind closed doors in a Lancashire workshop, the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year. Since May 2022, the celebrity engine has been undergoing a thorough mechanical overhaul to ensure...

Excitement is growing amongst exhibitors and registered visitors for a brand-new rail exhibition showcasing the future of Britain’s railway – Modern Railways EXPO. Taking place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 22-23 November, this two-day show is organised...

Galvanizing plants across the UK and Ireland will open their doors for construction industry professionals to experience first-hand the benefits of galvanizing. The visit will help you to: Learn how to make steel more circularUnderstand the hot dip galvanizing processMake...