Britain’s first electrified testing loop officially opened
Porterbrook has opened the UK’s first electrified loop of railway track designed specifically for testing railway vehicles.
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High Speed Trains fitted with digital signalling in record time
Digital in-cab signalling has been fitted to High Speed Train power cars in just eight weeks. The third (43468) of 16 Class 43s being fitted…
Trains ready for testing if new Marchwood and Southampton to London service is approved
A decision is expected soon by the Office of Rail and Road for Alliance Rail's proposed new service from Marchwood to Southampton and London Waterloo.
Inspiration Train visits Innovation Centre
The Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre has hosted Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train, as part of its nationwide tour marking 200 years of …
Porterbrook’s Converted Box Wagons enter service
Porterbrook's conversion of seventy-six hopper wagons to box wagons is complete
Porterbrook acquires WMT/LNWR Class 730 and 196 trains
A new deal has been made between Porterbrook and Corelink Rail Infrastructure Limited (Corelink).
Class 150 arrives at new Hampshire home
Hampshire's Watercress Line in Hampshire has taken a Class 150 Sprinter Unit into its running fleet, making it the first UK heritage railway to do so.
Porterbrook secures funding to refinance public bond
Leasing company Porterbrook has signed a Private Placement of approximately £300m to refinance a bond due to mature in October 2026.
Porterbrook and Freightliner partner up for new wagons
150 Intermodal Wagons will be introduced on the railway thanks to a new agreement between Poterbrook and Freightliner.
Govia Thameslink Railway completes upgrade of its largest fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway is celebrating the completion of a £100m reliability and onboard upgrade of its largest fleet.