Siemens Mobility recently welcomed Luke Taylor, Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam, to its Three Bridges Depot. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the maintenance and servicing of the Class 700 fleet, which GTR uses to operate its Thameslink services, connecting communities across London and the southeast. Luke Taylor, Liberal Democrat […]
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New Framework Strengthens Practical Training for Future Train Drivers
Following a successful pilot, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) in partnership with passenger train operators, ASLEF and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), has developed a new framework to enhance practical on-the-job training for train drivers. The new framework represents a major milestone in industry-wide collaboration, bringing together key partners to strengthen driver training across the […]
Great Central Railway Steam Gala Celebrates ‘Little & Large’ Locomotives
Four days of intensive steam action will see an impressive line-up of home fleet and visiting locomotives take to the tracks at Great Central Railway’s annual Autumn Steam Gala from 1 – 4 October. The Great Central Railway (GCR) is preparing for four days of steam-filled action as its annual Autumn Steam Gala returns with […]
Great Central Railway Steam Gala Celebrates ‘Little & Large’ Locomotives
Four days of intensive steam action will see an impressive line-up of home fleet and visiting locomotives take to the tracks at Great Central Railway’s annual Autumn Steam Gala from 1 – 4 October. The Great Central Railway (GCR) is preparing for four days of steam-filled action as its annual Autumn Steam Gala returns with […]
Work starts to make Swinton rail station fully accessible as part of £100m programme
Work has started to make Swinton rail station fully accessible for all passengers. For years, the steps to the Swinton platforms have been a barrier to many people being able to catch the train – from those with disabilities to older people and carers pushing buggies. Now, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investing £4.3m […]
Work starts to make Swinton rail station fully accessible as part of £100m programme
Work has started to make Swinton rail station fully accessible for all passengers. For years, the steps to the Swinton platforms have been a barrier to many people being able to catch the train – from those with disabilities to older people and carers pushing buggies. Now, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investing £4.3m […]
Rail service changes in Essex and east London due to dried-out clay
From tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August, passengers are advised to check before they travel as GBR Anglia introduces amended timetables on the c2c route and some Greater Anglia services in Essex following record-breaking hot weather. As a result of the sustained heat and low rainfall, the clay that sits under long stretches of the railway in […]
Rail service changes in Essex and east London due to dried-out clay
From tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August, passengers are advised to check before they travel as GBR Anglia introduces amended timetables on the c2c route and some Greater Anglia services in Essex following record-breaking hot weather. As a result of the sustained heat and low rainfall, the clay that sits under long stretches of the railway in […]
Reminder: Investment in historical railway bridge over bank holiday
Passengers are reminded that an £800,000 upgrade of Brotherton Bridge near Knottingley will affect some journeys this weekend. Network Rail will renew the track support system across the structure by replacing ageing sections with modern fibre-reinforced components, enabling the continued safe use of this section of line. Repairs and repainting work will also be carried […]
Trains return to Stourbridge after major wildfire recovery effort
Passengers can once again travel by train between Stourbridge and Hagley after a huge recovery operation reopened the line today (22 August). The first passenger trains travelled through the area this morning after more than a week of round-the-clock work to repair significant damage caused by fires. More than 200 railway staff have been involved […]