Industry News
Wimbledon depot gets its first Class 701 train
South Western Railway's (SWR) first Class 701 train has arrived at Wimbledon depot, marking a significant milestone in the £1 billion transformation of suburban travel.
The 10-car train, known as ‘Train 6’, will become the focus of training programmes and...
Covid
Ty’n Y Graig footbridge will be replaced
Transport for Wales will replace Ty’n Y Graig footbridge at Llanbradach on the Rhymney line as soon as possible, CEO James Price has stated.
The footbridge was demolished by contractor Alun Griffiths last month. It crossed both the railway and...
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Special train livery marks Tyne & Wear Metro’s 40th birthday
The 40th anniversary of the Tyne and Wear Metro is being celebrated with a special train livery to mark the occasion.
Metrocar 4001, one of the original prototypes in use since Metro opened to the public in 1980, will bear...
Covid
GBRf opens new freight route from Buxton to Crawley
Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) has run the first train of a new service for global building materials supplier CEMEX from Dove Holes Quarry, Buxton, to Crawley
GBRf used cut and shut aggregate hoppers that have been repurposed from coal...
Rail Business
New passenger services agreed between Walsall and Wolverhampton
The West Midlands Rail Executive has confirmed that there will be two trains an hour calling at Willenhall and Darlaston stations when the Walsall to Wolverhampton line reopens to passenger services.
Trains last called at Willenhall and Darlaston stations more...
Covid
Cover up on trains
Face coverings on trains, as well as other forms of public transport, became mandatory on 15 June.
To prepare passengers, all of the train operators issued warnings and gave guidance.
GWR even gave one of its trains a face mask!
Government advice...
Covid
Train operators kill 99.99% of viruses and bacteria
As train services are set to increase around the country, a number of train operators are trying out new anti-virus agents to deep clean and prepare their trains.
Avanti West Coast has been testing Zoono Z-71, a powerful, long-lasting sanitising...
Industry News
Train operator donates unwanted bicycles to rural African communities
Train operator Greater Anglia has donated more than 120 bicycles to an Essex-based charity which helps people in Africa.
After donating an initial 60 earlier this year, the company has now donated more than 60 more this month.
Re-Cycle (Bikes to...
Industry News
First Class 701 train for South Western Railway is delivered
South Western Railway’s first new Class 701 train has arrived on the network ahead of a full programme of testing, which begins next month.
The new 10-car train is the first of the highly anticipated 90 strong fleet that is...
Industry News
Welsh railways to receive up to £65 million to help keep services running
The Welsh Government has announced that it will spend up to £65 million over the next six months to ensure train services continue to operate on the Wales and Borders network for key workers and others that rely on...
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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...