Category: Rail News

Essential railway upgrades on the Weaver line this September

Network Rail will carry out essential overhead line and structure renewals between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt/ Enfield Town for two consecutive weekends in September, helping to maintain a safe, reliable and resilient railway for passengers Passengers planning to travel between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt/Enfield Town on the Weaver line, or on Greater Anglia services via Seven […]

Siemens Welcomes Sutton and Cheam MP to Three Bridges Depot

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 […]

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 […]