HS2 has teamed up with Thinktank, Birmingham’s award-winning science museum, to launch a brand-new exhibition celebrating the city’s past, present and future connection to the railways. The family-friendly showcase forms part of the nationwide ‘Railway 200’ celebrations, which mark 200 years since the birth of the modern railways. HS2’s year-long exhibition officially opens on Saturday, […]
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Northern trials frozen-leaf tech to keep trains moving
A train fitted with cryogenic cleaning equipment, known as Cryogrip, will run between Bishop Auckland and North Road station in Darlington to help clear the line and minimise disruption. The train, which will not be carrying passengers, is due to run along the line between services in Northern’s timetable. Developed by engineers from the University […]
Avanti West Coast and WCPD set out their visions for rail
The managing directors for Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) have reiterated their commitment in keeping customers at the heart of collaborative working whilst speaking at this year’s Stakeholder Conference. Addressing over 100 delegates in Birmingham, Andy Mellors, Avanti West Coast’s managing director, highlighted the improvements the company has made to train […]