HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on Britain’s high-speed rail project – helping workers build new careers and delivering a multi-million-pound boost to the economy. Latest data shows that an additional 99 people started an apprenticeship between September and December 2025. This takes the total number of new apprentice starts on the […]
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Spain: High-speed train collision sees 39 dead and over 100 injured
At least 39 people have been killed after two high-speed trains were involved in a derailment and collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at around 18:45 GMT near Adamuz, in the province of Córdoba, approximately 360 kilometres south of Madrid. Emergency services reported that 122 people were injured, with 48 remaining […]
DB Cargo UK agrees sale of Class 66 locos to Grup Feroviar Roman
DB Cargo UK has agreed to sell 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s largest private railway company, Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR). Under the multi-million-pound deal, the first Class 66 (66014) will leave DB Cargo UK’s traction maintenance depot at Toton in Nottinghamshire at the end of January 2026, with all 25 due to be delivered […]
GWR commits to significant Plymouth investment with city-centre office lease
Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed significant long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a major office building next to the city’s railway station, as part of its wider commitment to rail-led regeneration and growth in the region. The deal represents the largest office letting in Plymouth for a decade and the largest in the region […]
GWR commits to significant Plymouth investment with city-centre office lease
Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed significant long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a major office building next to the city’s railway station, as part of its wider commitment to rail-led regeneration and growth in the region. The deal represents the largest office letting in Plymouth for a decade and the largest in the region […]
University Technology Park will be first stop for Coventry Very Light Rail
Coventry University’s Technology Centre will be the first stop on a pioneering new tram network set to be built in the city. Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for its Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network, designed to showcase the huge benefits of the technology. The initial 800 metre section will run […]
South Eastern Railway rolls out flood-warning cameras at high-risk sites
South Eastern Railway is trialling new flood warning camera technology at five high-risk locations to help keep trains running safely and reliably during severe weather. The solar-powered cameras, supplied by Vision Link – a company already working with the Environment Agency and Network Rail – will provide live visual monitoring of track and drainage conditions […]
Behind the scenes as Balgray Station footbridge and lifts installed
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening after engineers successfully installed its footbridge and lifts this week. Balgray Station is being built to serve the growing community around Barrhead and strengthen connections to and from Glasgow. It aims to make it easier for people to travel for […]
Government sets out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Government today (14 January 2026) released its plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, promising that people across the North West, Yorkshire, and the North East will benefit from faster commutes, greater job opportunities, and increased investment. The first phase will prioritise upgrades and electrification between Leeds-Sheffield, Leeds-York, and Leeds-Bradford to transform commutes, set to be […]