The first of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year. Yesterday’s 1340 Plymouth-Penzance service was operated by 175001. It then operated the 1552 return service. GWR leased 26 Class 175 trains earlier this year as part of plans to rejuvenate its regional and […]
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Driver training on the new Metro train fleet is completed
Driver training on the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet has been successfully completed – marking another major milestone for the £362m project. More than 200 members of Metro train crew, including drivers and operations managers, have undertaken the intensive training programme. Metro operator Nexus confirmed today, Tuesday 16 December, that the final group of […]
New low-cost train service launches linking Glasgow with North East and London
The all-electric train company Lumo has launched an affordable and reliable new service linking Glasgow directly with Falkirk, Edinburgh, the North East of England and London with great fanfare. Customers will be able to travel for as little as £33.10 between London and Glasgow, with tickets starting from an astonishing £10.90 between Newcastle and Glasgow. The low […]
Railway helps to deliver extra Christmas cheer in 200th anniversary year
New figures reveal that rail freight is playing an even bigger role in the run up to Christmas this year, bringing extra festive cheer to homes across Britain and cause for celebration in the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Freight trains are helping to deliver millions of festive goods, including Christmas crackers, puddings, mince pies, decorations, […]