Category: Rail News

Network Rail announces Jeremy Westlake as new Chief Executive

Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as its next Chief Executive, replacing Sir Andrew Haines who will be retiring. Jeremy, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, will formally take up the role in October following a transition period alongside Sir Andrew. In this role, Jeremy will oversee the amalgamation of Network […]

TfW Annual Report – Rail journeys up, rail revenue up and brand-new trains transforming Wales and Borders

Transport for Wales has published their 2024/25 Annual Report and figures reveal that more people are using the rail network and positively impacting revenue figures for the not-for-profit organisation. Key figures from the report include: TfW has been on a transformational journey since they took over the Wales and Borders rail franchise in 2018, and […]

Hitachi Rail and SYMCA Sign 15-Year Framework to Deliver the Future of South Yorkshire Supertram

Hitachi Rail and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement, which will underpin the next generation of technology modernisation on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. The agreement establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA’s long-term strategic technology partner for the Supertram network. It marks another milestone in SYMCA’s plans […]