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GBRf Class 99 locomotives arrive at Portbury Dock
Freight and Cargo

GBRf’s First Class 99s arrive in UK

June 28, 2025 0

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 […]

Transport for Wales
Network

Man dies after two TFW trains collide in Powys

October 21, 2024 0

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 […]

Network

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 […]

Govia Thameslink
Network

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)
Passenger

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.
Passenger

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

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 […]

Transport for Wales
Network

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
Freight and Cargo

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 […]

Freight Focus

GBRf Class 99 locomotives arrive at Portbury Dock

GBRf’s First Class 99s arrive in UK

June 28, 2025 0
DB Cargo

DB Cargo UK launches new international campaign for British Steel

January 28, 2024 0
FREIGHT TEAM TRIAL SUSTAINABLE SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY

Freight team trial Sustainable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

January 13, 2024 0

Passenger Focus

Transport for Wales

Man dies after two TFW trains collide in Powys

October 21, 2024 0
Govia Thameslink

Digital signalling now leading the way in North London

June 18, 2024 0
Aventra Elizabeth line (Image: Alstom/Simon Coult)

Alstom inks deal for 10 Aventra trains for Elizabeth Line

June 15, 2024 0
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
Transport for Wales

TfW restarts Ebbw Vale to Newport service

February 4, 2024 0

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  • GBRf’s First Class 99s arrive in UK
  • 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

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