Tag: Porterbrook

Midland Metro tram set for new future

Former Midlands Metro tram to be used for development initiatives.

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

Welsh Steel Works to introduce replacement for Class 08 locomotives

Leasing company Porterbrook has purchased three Zephir 'LOK 16.300' depot shunters for…

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

GB Railfreight places order for more box wagons

GB Railfreight adds more box wagons to its fleet.

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

Future confirmed as Porterbrook acquire Electrostar train fleet

Porterbrook has announced that it has been successful in its big to…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Porterbrook purchases Warwickshire rail innovation centre

Rolling stock financier, Porterbrook, has agreed a deal to purchase Long Marston…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Railway charity announces date for annual Family Week

The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) charity has announced this year’s annual Railway…

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

Porterbrook takes stake in Scottish train refurbishment company

Porterbrook, a leading rail financier and leaser, has agreed a deal with…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Great Central Railway acquires two Class 153s for driver training

The latest trains to arrive at the Great Central Railway are two…

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

Finalists announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards

A shortlist has been announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards for…

Roger Smith avatar Roger Smith

Demonstration of Siemens Mobility’s mobile rail charging facility to take place at Long Marston

The innovative new technology will support battery charging and 25kV power for…

Chloe White avatar Chloe White