GWR begins innovative fast-charge battery trial

On Monday 18 March, Great Western Railway’s (GWR) commenced its innovative fast-charge battery trial. Over the past two weeks, specialist GWR engineers have successfully tested the compatibility of the fast-charge technology with the Class 230 battery train on...

Alex Hynes appointed DfT’s director general for rail services

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes to the role of director general, Rail Services. Alex will join the DfT on a two-year secondment from his current position as managing director of Scotland’s Railway...

Stadler secures fleet acceptance for Greater Anglia trains

Thanks to effective partnership working with Greater Anglia and Rock Rail, Stadler has reached fleet acceptance for the 58 FLIRTs manufactured and supplied for the East Anglia network. The contract for 38 bi-mode and 20 electric trains was Stadler’s...

SWR reveals retro look for Class 455 train

South Western Railway (SWR) and special guest Francis Bourgeois have unveiled a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train. Class 455 trains are one of TikTok star Francis Bourgeois’ favourites, and the avid trainspotter was given a special...

Research shows Brits lead way in choosing train over plane for long-distance travel

According to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail, British people are the most likely in the world to choose to travel by train over car or plane for long-distance journeys. The study found that 46% of Londoners prefer...

RDG says over half of UK trains upgraded or replaced in past 10 years

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has said that over half (54%) of all passenger trains on UK tracks have been replaced or upgraded in the  past 10 years, improving travel for customers. Placed end to end, the total length...

Porterbrook takes stake in Brodie Engineering

Rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has agreed a deal to take a 49% stake in Brodie Engineering. The Kilmarnock-based company is the only active rail engineering business in Scotland, specialising in heavy maintenance, refurbishment and overhauls for...

Class 730 fleet enters service between Wolverhampton and Walsall

A brand new West Midlands Railway (WMR) electric train fleet has carried its first passengers this week, marking the start of a new era of rail travel in the region. The first Class 730 to carry passengers in the region...

80% of new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled in Yorkshire, says Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility is in the final stages of fitting out the new train factory in Goole, Yorkshire where up to 80% of the new Piccadilly line Tube trains will be produced, up from a figure of 50%. The factory,...

Northern recruitment drive targets train presentation staff

Northern is set to host a recruitment day next month for a number of vacancies in its train presentation team at Heaton Train Care Centre in Tyne & Wear. The event, on Tuesday 13 February, will give people interested in...

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Greater Manchester submits business case for new station at Golborne

The business case for a new rail station at Golborne has been submitted to government, setting out the transformational...