Britain’s last independent freight rolling stock manufacturer is gearing up for a significant workforce increase. They plan to add 20 new roles, representing a 25…
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Agreement between South Eastern Railway and heritage line will work towards re-introduction of freight trains
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the South Eastern Railway (SER) and the East Kent Railway (EKR), a heritage line, sharing redundant railway assets from the mainline railway, facilities and volunteer time – and working towards re-establishing freight trains on the EKR for the first time since 1987. At a short ceremony at […]
Rail industry announces December 2025 timetable
The rail industry has announced the biggest timetable change on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in more than a decade, which will provide more trains, thousands of extra seats per day, and quicker journeys, as part of a wider set of timetable changes across the network this December. Launching on Sunday 14 December 2025, […]
Severn Valley Railway teams up with GBRf for unique event
The Severn Valley Railway will welcome enthusiasts and families alike for a special weekend of rail activity, in partnership with GB Railfreight, on Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 September. The event will bring together an impressive mix of heritage and contemporary locomotives, running services across the line and offering visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy […]