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Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train

Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of the trial on Transpennine routes this summer. This is the...

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First Minister to lead Levenmouth opening

The return of rail services to Levenmouth for the first time in more than five decades will be celebrated...

Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed

Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the halfway point, marking a significant milestone...

Rail Safety News

RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2023

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December...

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Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship launched by Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales is the first transport operating company in Wales to launch a new Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme. The 4-year programme is a...

c2c’s Managing Director, Rob Mullen, completes “UK’s toughest” Cape Wrath 400km Ultra

Last week c2c’s MD, Rob Mullen, completed the gruelling Cape Wrath Ultra, a 400km race...

New summer timetable on the Great Western Railway

A new summer timetable on the Great Western Railway network will deliver more trains where...

TfL brings live poetry readings to Covent Garden station

Transport for London (TfL) brings live poetry readings to Covent Garden station on Monday 3...

East Anglian Community Rail Partnerships play their part in Community Rail Week 2024

Greater Anglia’s Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) were out in force during national Community Rail Week...

Passengers urged to check before they travel after freight train derailment affects services north of Preston

Services in Lancashire and Cumbria have been suspended after a freight train derailed on Wednesday...

Ground-breaking railway electrical control system goes live with major upgrade

Telent has reached a significant milestone in delivering a national SCADA platform for Network Rail...

Liverpool City Region on track to have most accessible train network in the country as Mayor announces £19m investment

The Liverpool City Region is on track to have the most accessible train network in...

New Rail training facility supports future talent

Telent’s Rail Engineering team are thrilled to announce the opening of a new Rail FTNx...

Londoners reminded to make the most of discounts as Friday off-peak fares trial ends this week

Transport for London (TfL) is reminding people that an innovative three-month trial of off-peak...

New Greater Anglia timetable starts on Sunday 2 June

Improvements include more services and Norwich to London services now on average 6 minutes...

SilverRail integrates with Google for rail search

SilverRail, the B2B rail technology company that makes it easy for any retailer to...

Plaque unveiled at Highams Park station to mark station’s rich history

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at Highams Park station to mark the 150th...

Behind the scenes of TPE’s new timetable

TransPennine Express (TPE) is showing how its timetable is created ahead of changes to...

QTS Group empowers Future Rail experts at industry event

National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted its ‘The Future of Rail’ event at its...

Northern using artificial intelligence to count the number of passengers on region’s trains

The train operator has deployed an Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) algorithm – which tests...

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CrossCountry takes pride in supporting LGBT+ communities

CrossCountry has unveiled two specially-liveried trains which will operate across the country this Pride season, spreading the love through Birmingham and beyond. For the first time ever, CrossCountry colleagues will be taking part in Birmingham’s Pride Parade this Saturday (26 May). Together with colleagues from Chiltern Railways and Grand Central, colleagues will walk with a specially-decorated bus to mingle with the crowds and give out free goodies. CrossCountry’s Diversity & Inclusion...