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Man dies after two TFW trains collide in Powys

October 21, 2024 UKRailNews 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 […]

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Digital signalling now leading the way in North London

June 18, 2024 UKRailNews 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)
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Alstom inks deal for 10 Aventra trains for Elizabeth Line

June 15, 2024 UKRailNews 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.
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GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal

May 13, 2024 UKRailNews 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 […]

Transport for Wales
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TfW restarts Ebbw Vale to Newport service

February 4, 2024 UKRailNews 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 […]

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All ScotRail services suspended from Tuesday evening

January 22, 2024 UKRailNews 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 […]

Chiltern Railways
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Chiltern advises passengers not to travel on Sunday and Monday

January 14, 2024 UKRailNews 0

Chiltern Railways is advising passengers not to travel on its services Today, Sunday 14th January and Monday 15th January following emergency repairs to the line around Bicester. The damage was caused by a landslip on […]

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Treherbert railway line will reopen to passengers in February 2024

January 13, 2024 UKRailNews 0

The Treherbert railway line will reopen to passengers in February 2024, following a huge upgrade as part of the South Wales Metro project.   Transport for Wales (TfW) and partners have removed some of the oldest […]

ScotRail
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Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

January 13, 2024 UKRailNews 0

ScotRail will steam into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years. The train operator has already recruited more than 200 new members of staff […]

Bigger and better Gatwick Airport station opens to passengers
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Bigger and better Gatwick Airport station opens to passengers

January 13, 2024 UKRailNews 0

A new look Gatwick Airport station has this morning (Tuesday 21 November) opened to passengers, transforming the journey from train to plane and giving passengers travelling between Brighton and London easier, faster, more reliable journeys.  […]

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