Government explores buying trains over leasing in new rail strategy

New trains could be publicly-owned rather than leased, as part of plans set out on Monday 28 September by the Government in a new strategy for trains and infrastructure. For the first time in 30 years, the railway will take a coordinated approach through Great British Railways (GBR) to decide on trains, track, depots, and […]

CWE launches end-to-end Wagon Overhaul Facility

New investment brings complete wagon maintenance, overhaul and engineering capability together under one roof. CWE has unveiled its new Wagon Overhaul Facility, representing a significant investment in engineering capability and providing freight operators and wagon lessors with a single partner for wagon overhaul, refurbishment, engineering modification and component manufacture. Mainline connected with a bi-directional rail […]