Alstom celebrates Scottish rail depot’s 150th birthday with unique locomotive lineup

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has opened its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public for the first time in 25 years to celebrate the historic depot’s 150th anniversary – Polmadie 150. Located around two miles south-east of Glasgow Central railway station, the Alstom facility is currently the main base of the iconic Caledonian […]

Scotland welcomes ‘Inspiration’ train celebrating 200 years of the railway

A special exhibition train, celebrating 200 years of the railway, has arrived at Glasgow Central Station today (Saturday 11 October), marking the start of the Scottish leg of its nationwide tour.  Named Inspiration, the train features four themed carriages that take visitors on a journey through rail history, future innovation and local stories.  It’s part […]

New lifts improve passengers’ access to trains at Warwick station

Warwick passengers now have easier than ever access to train travel thanks to new lifts which have opened at the town’s main station. The lifts, which connect to the station’s subway and provide step-free access between platforms 1 and 2, opened to passengers today (10 October). Network Rail, and its contractor Murphy, have been on […]