UK Rail News

The benefits of Britain’s railways coming back into public ownership

September 29, 2024 0

The railway system in Britain has been a pivotal part of its transport infrastructure for over two centuries, playing a crucial role in connecting communities, facilitating trade, and driving economic growth. However, since the privatisation […]

Digital signalling now leading the way in North London

June 18, 2024 0

Over 50% of Govia Thameslink’s Great Northern trains between Finsbury Park and Moorgate are now controlled by digital signals allowing a greater frequency of trains to operate on the line. Adoption of the European Train […]

Aventra Elizabeth line (Image: Alstom/Simon Coult)

Alstom inks deal for 10 Aventra trains for Elizabeth Line

June 15, 2024 0

French train manufacturer Alstom has signed a contract worth €430 million to supply 10 Aventra trains and the associated maintenance for the Elizabeth Line in London. The train units will be built at Alstom’s facility […]

HRH The Princess Royal named a Great Western Railway Intercity Express Train at London Paddington Station, to mark her dedication and service to all the charitable causes she has supported. She officially became a 'Great Westerner' with her name on the side of No. 800024.

GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal

May 13, 2024 0

GWR has named Intercity Express Class 800 (800024) in honour of Princess Anne, The Princess Royal in a ceremony at London Paddington station. Her Royal Highness was joined at London Paddington by husband Vice Admiral […]

Network Rail Signalling Upgrade (Image: Network Rail)

Network Rail launches £4bn signal upgrade

April 13, 2024 0

Network Rail has embarked on a £4bn upgrade to Britain’s train control systems to upgrade and revolutionize the rail network signalling systems. Work reaching from Carlisle to Brighton will be carried out to implement modern […]

TfW restarts Ebbw Vale to Newport service

February 4, 2024 0

After a long suspension to upgrade the line trains are once again running between Ebbw Vale and Newport. The upgrade was made possible thanks for a £70 million loan to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council from […]

DB Cargo UK launches new international campaign for British Steel

January 28, 2024 0

DB Cargo UK and British Steel have launched a major campaign to transport 100-metre lengths of railway track to Belgium. On Friday, 9th June, the first consignment began wending its way from British Steel’s site at […]

All ScotRail services suspended from Tuesday evening

January 22, 2024 0

ScotRail has announced it is suspending all services from 7pm on Tuesday 23rd January due to Storm Jocelyn. There will also be no rush hour services on Wednesday morning as high winds and rain are […]

Man dies after two TFW trains collide in Powys

The benefits of Britain’s railways coming back into public ownership

Digital signalling now leading the way in North London

Alstom inks deal for 10 Aventra trains for Elizabeth Line

GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal

Network Rail launches £4bn signal upgrade

TfW restarts Ebbw Vale to Newport service

DB Cargo UK launches new international campaign for British Steel

All ScotRail services suspended from Tuesday evening

Freight Focus

DB Cargo UK launches new international campaign for British Steel

Freight team trial Sustainable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

Passenger Focus

Man dies after two TFW trains collide in Powys

Digital signalling now leading the way in North London

Alstom inks deal for 10 Aventra trains for Elizabeth Line

GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal

TfW restarts Ebbw Vale to Newport service