130 return journeys to the Moon by ScotRail Class 385
In the last 8 years, ScotRail's Class 385 fleet of electric multiple units (EMU) has travelled the equivalent of more than 130 return journeys to the …
Class 99 operates first commercial service
Yesterday, the first GB Railfreight (GBRf) Class 99 hybrid locomotive entered commercial service.
Alstom hands out Corporate Social Responsibility awards
Alstom recently held a Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards ceremony in Derby, attended by over 200 industry stakeholders.
Network Rail opens maintenance delivery unit in North Lincolnshire
A new maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby has been opened by Network Rail as part of an £8.8 million investment.
Trackside turbines to harness power from passing trains
Publicly-owned train operator LNER has revealed that it is working with clean energy infrastructure experts Treeva to pioneer a system for capturing e…
Feasibility Study submitted to reopen Derbyshire railway line
A feasibility study into the proposed reopening of the Peaks and Dales Line has been submitted for review to the Department for Transport (DfT).
Battery Bill introduced at Somerset Quarry
Heidelberg Materials UK has commissioned a new Class 08e electric shunting locomotive at Whatley Quarry in Frome, Somerset. The Class 08e will be the …
Hitachi Celebrates Team Scotland Efforts
10 Years of Scottish operations is being celebrated by Hitachi Rail, and the decarbonisation efforts are being highlighted.
Alstom wins 5-year maintenance service contract in joint venture with Indian Railways
Rolling stock company Alstom has revealed that it has won a contract to provide maintenance for WAG-12B locomotives at Indian Railways’ Sabarmati lo…
Great Western Railway launches new Customer and Community Improvement Fund
Great Western Railway has opened the process for bids for funding from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund for the 2026/27 financial year.