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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...

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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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Behind the scenes of TPE’s new timetable

TransPennine Express (TPE) is showing how its timetable is created ahead of changes to some of its services in June, as well as encouraging...

QTS Group empowers Future Rail experts at industry event

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

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 show...

HS2: Mark Wild named new CEO of Britain’s high-speed rail project

Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to...

Stadler has built half of the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet

The project to manufacture and supply new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro has...

£20 million rail bridge rebuild will see M62 closures

Network Rail is investing more than £20 million in rebuilding a major railway bridge that...

Grade II listed Wigan bridge to be raised for railway electrification

Network Rail is raising the height of a Grade II listed bridge to allow for...

The Elizabeth line continues to transform travel in London on its two-year anniversary

Two years on from the official opening of the transformational Elizabeth line, Transport for London...

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...

Midland Main Line prepares to turn power on to new electric wires

A milestone has been reached for the electrification of the Midland Main Line after...

Great Western Railway partners with Royal National Lifeboat Institution to celebrate the charity’s 200th anniversary

Great Western Railway will play safety messages at its stations near popular holiday destinations...

East West Rail appoints David Hughes as new CEO

East West Rail (EWR) has announced the appointment of David Hughes as chief executive...

RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2023

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period...

CrossCountry takes pride in supporting LGBT+ communities

CrossCountry has unveiled two specially-liveried trains which will operate across the country this Pride...

Severn Valley Railway launches fundraising appeal to secure resilience

The Severn Valley Railway has announced a new fundraising appeal, aimed at supporting its...

Network Rail Property submits freight campus masterplan for Bow Goods Yard

Network Rail Property has submitted an outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield...

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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...