Steve McBride, the current Chair of UKRL, has been appointed as Managing Director, replacing Gareth Roberts, who is leaving UKRL to pursue an exciting new opportunity outside of the rail sector. UKRL Director Mark Winter said: “I have to say we are saddened by the departure of Gareth, but we wish him the very best […]
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Lucchini Unipart Rail expands UK footprint with official opening of new Manchester and Doncaster facilities
Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has officially opened two major new facilities in Manchester and Doncaster as part of a £7.5 million investment programme to expand capacity, modernise operations, and strengthen its role in the UK rail supply chain. The milestone openings of the Wheelset Repair Facility at Trafford Park, Manchester, and the Bogie Service Facility […]
Lucchini Unipart Rail expands UK footprint with official opening of new Manchester and Doncaster facilities
Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has officially opened two major new facilities in Manchester and Doncaster as part of a £7.5 million investment programme to expand capacity, modernise operations, and strengthen its role in the UK rail supply chain. The milestone openings of the Wheelset Repair Facility at Trafford Park, Manchester, and the Bogie Service Facility […]
DB ESG opens a Rail Technology Hub to drive technological advancements in UK rail
DB ESG is proud to announce it has opened a new facility, the Rail Technology Hub, which is a facility dedicated to rail engineering excellence. Located in close proximity to DB ESG’s existing offices on the rtc Business Park in Derby, the Rail Technology Hub marks a significant investment by DB ESG. This large-scale facility […]
Capel C.S selected in Greater Anglia’s £174 million civils & building works framework
Capel C.S Ltd has announced its appointment to Greater Anglia’s new £174 million Civils and Building Works Framework, joining a select group of 17 other contractors set to deliver essential infrastructure upgrades across the East Anglia rail network. The framework, managed by Transport UK East Anglia, will see works delivered across four core lots: depots […]
Eurostar announces new double-decker sustainable trains
Eurostar has announced a landmark €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom Group – the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network. Eurostar has confirmed an order for 30 trains, with an option for a further 20, marking a significant step in Eurostar’s […]
TPE partners with recruitment platform ivee to support career returners
TransPennine Express (TPE) has partnered with ivee, the recruitment platform built for people returning to work after a career break. As seen on Dragons’ Den, ivee was founded by sisters Amelia and Lydia Miller after seeing their mum struggle to re-enter the workforce. The platform vets employers to guarantee all advertised jobs are flexible, supportive, […]
Hugh James appoints rail industry leader as strategic advisor
Top 100 UK law firm Hugh James has appointed Mike Bagshaw, former Managing Director of MTR Elizabeth Line, as a strategic advisor to the firm’s rail sector team. Mike brings over 20 years of leadership in the UK and European rail sector, most recently as Managing Director of MTR Elizabeth Line where he oversaw the […]
Siemens Mobility donates former train carriage to enhance emergency service training
Siemens Mobility has donated a former Heathrow Express train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, enhancing training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies. The Class 332 carriage, a driver’s cab and passenger section, was part of the first mainline train Siemens Mobility sold and delivered into the UK – operating between Heathrow Airport […]
Unipart opens Trax Park facility in Doncaster
Unipart, has celebrated the official opening of its new facility, Trax Park, in Doncaster. The site was officially opened on Friday 17 October by the Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, at an event attended by local dignitaries, industry leaders, and Unipart partners. The new multi-sector facility represents a significant long-term investment in the region and […]