Category: Rail News

Alstom to manufacture an additional 100 new X’trapolis carriages for Irish Rail

As part of a wider investment of €173.9 million in Ireland, Alstom has signed a deal worth €160 million with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) for a further 100 new energy-efficient carriages for the Greater Dublin Area. The additional five-carriage electric multiple unit (EMU) X’trapolis train sets will fully replace the original fleet in service since […]

Railway staff spread Christmas cheer at children’s hospital

Railway staff swapped train services for sleighs packed with presents this morning, travelling to Leeds Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer. They departed from Leeds station shortly after 10am and made their way through the city centre with an escort from West Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. […]

Railway in the west open for business over Christmas but passengers urged to plan ahead

Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being reminded to plan their journeys before travelling and book ahead if possible. While some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year when passenger numbers are typically much lower, the impact […]

QTS staff serve up festive joy with local charity

National rail contractor, QTS Group, has donated funds to Armley Helping Hands to provide hot Christmas meals to those in need within the local community. Armley Helping Hands is a Leeds-based charity dedicated to supporting elderly people living in deprived inner-city areas. Its mission is to provide a vital lifeline through care, companionship and practical […]