16 Class 43 power cars are being fitted with ETCS digital signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Replacing lineside signals with in-cab…
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West Midlands Railway names train ‘Jess Carter’ ahead of Euro 2025
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has named one of its newest trains in honour of England footballer Jess Carter as the Lionesses prepare to defend their Euros title. Experienced defender Jess, age 27, grew up in Warwickshire and pupils from her former secondary school were among the guests at a special ceremony in her honour at […]
First stop Kidderminster as Railway 200 train arrives in the West Midlands
The special Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has arrived in the West Midlands, making its first stop ahead of a year-long tour of Britain. Severn Valley Railway (SVR) in Kidderminster welcomed the one-off train when it pulled into platform 2 at Kidderminster Town station. Teams and volunteers from SVR, along with guests from Network Rail’s Central […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
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 […]
Porterbrook appoints Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects
Rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has today announced the appointment of Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects. Max, previously senior commercial delivery manager at Porterbrook, has considerable freight experience and has been pivotal in supporting the company’s propositions in the sector since re-entering the market. Stefan Rose, chief investment officer, […]