Category: Train Operating Companies

Northern unveils train artwork celebrating historic opening of the Northumberland Line

New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled by Northern. Featuring depictions of local landmarks including Seaton Delaval Hall, Blyth Beach Huts, and Woodhorn Colliery, the colourful vinyl was revealed during a ceremony at Ashington station earlier today. It also includes football fans […]

Northern unveils train artwork celebrating historic opening of the Northumberland Line

New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled by Northern. Featuring depictions of local landmarks including Seaton Delaval Hall, Blyth Beach Huts, and Woodhorn Colliery, the colourful vinyl was revealed during a ceremony at Ashington station earlier today. It also includes football fans […]

Knorr-Bremse to showcase Sand Flow Detection solution at RSN 2025

Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) will be showcasing its latest Sand Flow Detection technology at the Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) 2025 event on 3 July at the Derby Arena. Knorr-Bremse’s Sand Flow Detection sensors are already extensively used across Europe, with over 5,500 units integrated into sander systems supplied by Knorr-Bremse for over 10 years. The […]

Lumo launches new gender-neutral uniforms with a focus on sustainability

Open-access train operator Lumo has launched new gender-neutral uniforms which have been created with a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact. The uniforms are being rolled out across Lumo’s Newcastle-based team who welcome passengers on daily services between Edinburgh and London, marking a key step in the company’s commitment to both inclusivity and sustainability. The […]

Northern opens doors to Heaton TrainCare Centre to celebrate 150 years

Northern is inviting members of the public to step behind the scenes at one of Britain’s longest-serving train care facilities with a special charity open day, taking place at Heaton TrainCare Centre in Newcastle on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025. In September, Heaton Traincare Centre will mark a significant milestone: 150 years since […]

Southeastern and Network Rail Kent unite to reduce operational costs

Southeastern and Network Rail Kent have united to create South Eastern Railway, joining under a single leadership team to increase investment and deliver greater efficiency for passengers, with the goal of reducing operational costs by £50 million each year. South Eastern Railway will be overseen by Southeastern Managing Director Steve White under a streamlined structure, […]

EMR and Great Central Railway partner on driver training

Driver Apprentices from East Midlands Railway (EMR) are now benefiting from more in-depth and hands-on training thanks to a strengthening partnership with the Great Central Railway (GCR). The GCR heritage line, which runs between Loughborough and Leicester North, was initially used by EMR to simulate key scenarios to train guards and on-board staff in a […]

London Northwestern Railway: Learning disability charity adopts Northampton station

A new partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and learning disability charity Mencap will boost the community feel of a busy East Midlands train station. Northampton station has been adopted by the charity through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships to people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities or autism. Mencap – a charity […]

Rail Industry Takes to the Trains to Prepare for Transformational Timetable

Colleagues from across the rail industry have joined together to focus on the East Coast Main Line ahead of the transformational December 2025 timetable change – the biggest change in a generation. On Thursday 12 June 2025, colleagues from LNER and Network Rail, as part of the East Coast Partnership, along with industry partners from […]