Next generation of battery train technology coming thanks to new partnership
A new battery pack is to be created thanks to a new partnership led by Hitachi Rail. The new battery pack is said to be…
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Avanti West Coast train ‘Flying Scouseman’ travels over million miles
Part of the ‘hardest working fleet in the UK’, the train reached this major milestone since being named in 2017.
Hitachi rolls out its 300th train for UK railways
On 13th September, a Class 807 for Avanti West Coast built by Hitachi became the 300th train that the company has built for the UK railway network.
Alstom reaches major milestone in refurbishing Avanti’s Pendolino bogies
Alstom has reached a major milestone in refurbishing the bogies of Avanti West Coast's Pendolino fleet with the completion of all 11-carriage Pendolin…
Great Western Railway completes makeover of trains
Great Western Railway (GWR) has revealed that it has completed a three-year refurbishment of its regional and suburban train fleet.
East Midlands Railway unveils new Rainbow train
East Midlands Railway launches its second Rainbow train for East Coast Pride
Photos Released of New East Midlands Trains
EMR have released new images showing the interior of their new Aurora Bi-mode fleet
End of the line for Scotland’s HSTs as procurement for new trains announced
The Scottish Government has announced that ScotRail's InterCity HSTs are to be replaced.
Battery train begins testing ahead of trials in Yorkshire
Testing of battery trains is to begin soon between York and Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
Alstom to refurbish CrossCountry Voyagers at Derbyshire site in new £60m deal
Alstom has announced that they have signed a £60m contract with CrossCountry which will see the operator’s Voyager trains refurbished both inside and out. The…