Bachmann Branchline has announced new versions of its award-winning Brush Type 4 Class 47 diesel locomotives.
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Arriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to enhance its UK rail portfolio
Arriva Group has today announced it’s concluded a deal to acquire RTS Infrastructure, marking its entry into the UK rail infrastructure construction market and significantly expanding its train maintenance capability, with the addition of a depot near Leeds, complementing the existing Arriva Train Care business offering. The acquisition will broaden Arriva’s service offering to existing […]
c2c sees strong return to commuting
Local rail operator c2c Railway has seen a robust resurgence in commuter travel following the launch of Pay as you Go with contactless ticketing across the entire line in February 2025. Despite modern working from home trends, c2c passenger volumes have recovered to over 80% of pre-2020 levels, while commuter habits have evolved significantly. Season […]
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Huw Merriman, as Non-Executive Chair of the HSRG. Huw served as Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle constituency from 2015 to 2024, and was Minister of State for Rail, HS2 and Regional […]
University of Portsmouth research contributes to National Railway Museum’s 50th anniversary events
Dr Mike Esbester’s ‘Railway Work, Life & Death’ project shapes refreshed National Railway Museum displays for its 50th anniversary. To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum (NRM), a grade II listed gallery which closed in recent years for a major transformation, has reopened with newly reimagined displays. Station Hall, which closed in 2023, opened […]