
GBRf’s First Class 99s arrive in UK
The first two Class 99 Locomotives for GB Railfreight (GBRf) have arrived in the UK to undergo testing ahead of entry into service on the UK mainlines. GBRf have ordered a total of 30 of […]
The first two Class 99 Locomotives for GB Railfreight (GBRf) have arrived in the UK to undergo testing ahead of entry into service on the UK mainlines. GBRf have ordered a total of 30 of […]
Two Transport for Wales (TFW) trains have collided near Llanbrynmair, Powys earlier this evening resulting in multiple casualties and one fatality. Dyfed-Powys Police, British Transport Police and Wales Ambulance Service are attending the scene along […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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