On Sunday, 13th July, Network Rail will be undertaking urgent engineering works on the Brighton Main Line.
Category: Rail News
30-day closure of Huddersfield Station will transform rail travel across the North
As part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Huddersfield Station will undergo a major transformation this autumn with a 30-day full station closure taking place from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025. This essential closure marks a significant step forward in delivering faster, greener and more reliable train services across the North, […]
Turntide Technologies secures Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in the UK
Turntide Technologies, a global leader in electrification solutions, has been selected by Hitachi Rail to supply Gen 2 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for its Grand Central intercity battery train contract. Turntide Technologies will supply next-generation LFP batteries, which are designed to be smaller and more powerful than previous lithium-ion batteries. This order comes […]
Work starts to make classic HSTs fit for the future
Work has started to fit equipment for digital in cab signalling to the iconic High Speed Trains (HSTs), a symbol of British rail heritage, significantly in the year of Railway 200. Sixteen Class 43 power cars are being fitted with European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment. The fitment is part of the £1.4 billion East […]