Environment
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...
Industry News
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...
Contract News
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...
Rail News
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...
Environment
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...
Industry News
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...
Business
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...
Electrification
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...
Industry News
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,...
Careers
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...
Latest News
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...