Mallard back on the ECML
Record breaking locomotive Mallard is to return to the ECML on Tuesday, when it is hauled from Shildon to York by Harry Potter star 5972 Olton Hall. …
Direct rail services connecting London with Germany and Holland move a step forward
Deutsche Bahn’s aspiration to run direct rail services from London to Holland and Germany has made a huge leap forward following their application…
London Midland looking for steam team
Train operator London Midland is looking to reunite the original team who built the life size model of the Trevithick locomotive, now housed in Telford…
Support cools for vertical integration
Despite Merseytravel, the integrated transport authority and its executive, arguing for several years for devolution regarding control of the tracks used…
Government awards £5m grant towards new Stratford station
Warwickshire County Council is working to secure a £4m funding package following the awarding of a £5m Government grant towards a £9m project to construct…
Japanese rail industry reduces power consumption
The Japanese rail industry is reducing train services and lighting at stations on many electrified routes to conserve the country’s dwindling power…
Six new conductors join National Express
A team of 6 new train conductors completed their training programme with National Express East Anglia (NXEA) last week. The team was presented with certificates…
Telford Steam Railway closed
Telford Steam Railway is closed for the rest of July and all of August following an accident where a worker had his legs crushed by a piece of rail during…
Top marks again for c2c
Commuters in south Essex are benefitting from the most punctual rail service in Britain, provided by National Express train operator c2c, who run the…
Tony steps down
National Express train operator c2c’s award-winning Fleet Manager Tony Smith has retired after completing 36 years service in the rail industry. Since…
Flying Scotsman’s return to steam delayed by crack in chassis
The National Railway Museum has today announced that Flying Scotsman’s return to steam has unfortunately been delayed. The locomotive was due to…
Bombardier to shed over 1,400 jobs
Bombardier has announced the shedding of 1,400 jobs at its Derby plant following its unsuccessful bid to construct the new Thameslink fleet. The company…
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