On Friday 28 January Virgin Trains is holding a rather unusual business event in Crewe for businesses in Cheshire and the North West. The iconic train operator will welcome businesses from the North West to its unique Training Academy in...

In a major shake-up of the rail franchising system, the Government proposes to set tough outcomes for train operators to achieve but to give them more flexibility on how best to deliver them. Franchises will be...

The first of four new 11-car Class 390s has arrived at Edge Hill’s traincare centre, with the other three due to be delivered during 2012. A six-month programme of testing and commissioning has now begun. The train, built by Alstom,...