Rail News - VibeWire Magazine

GBRf get their kicks with souped up ’66

Simon Walton
June 10, 2025
0

GB Railfreight has decided to turn up the torque on a dozen of its dependable diesel workhorses. The operator is regearing twelve of its Class…

RMT industrial action to disrupt CrossCountry services

Guest authors
June 10, 2025
0

From today (Monday 9 June), industrial action by members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) will disrupt CrossCountry services, causing short-notice cancellations.

Class 37 and Caroline set to visit The Greatest Gathering

Guest authors
June 10, 2025
0

Loram Class 37 No. 37418 will be appearing at The Greatest Gathering. Alongside the Class 37 will be Caroline and both appear subject to operational…

Another Deltic locomotive is off to The Greatest Gathering!

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

The list for The Greatest Gathering has expanded with the latest addition being Class 55 No. D9000! D9000 will be on display alongside the other…

Warning released after dangerous ‘Tram Surfing’ TikTok trend in Nottingham

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

Nottingham Express Transit has released a statement concerning a rise in incidents where young people have been found to be holding on to the back…

Ticket prices held for Sussex Steam Rally

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

The Sussex Steam Rally is returning to Parham Park, West Sussex, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July.

FirstGroup ranked in Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

FirstGroup plc, a leading private sector provider of public transport, has been awarded a place on the list of Europe’s 50 Most Sustainable Corporations, one of only seven UK companies to be included. This new ranking is produced by sustainable business media group Corporate Knights. The report ranks Europe’s largest publicly listed companies, drawn from […]

Contract from Transport for London shows The Caley is on track for success

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

Gibson’s Engineering, a leader in the field of train manufacturing, maintenance and repairs, has announced a major new contract with Transport for London (TfL), the largest integrated transport company in the UK. The contract is a significant marker of Gibson’s progress since opening its new engineering facility at the world-famous St Rollox rail depot in Springburn, […]

EMR made Patron of Rail Forum, supporting safe and responsible recycling in the rail sector

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

EMR – a global leader in sustainable materials – has become a Patron of Rail Forum, an organisation that enables cooperation and collaboration between stakeholders in the UK rail industry. With more than 390 members across the UK, including Arriva TrainCare, DB Cargo, East West Rail, Network Rail and Siemens Mobility, Rail Forum brings together […]

Celebrating York Pride Together: Railway colleagues unite

Guest authors
June 9, 2025
0

Colleagues from LNER, TransPennine Express (TPE) and Northern joined together for the first time to mark this year’s York Pride. Teams from all three publicly owned rail companies took part in the city’s annual Pride event (7 June 2025), championing inclusion, visibility, and unity across the industry. York Pride brings communities together in a colourful […]