Yellow Rail, a provider of specialist rail engineering services and part of the Buckland Rail group, has announces its relocation to the iconic Derby Litchurch Lane Works, home of Alstom’s historic train manufacturing site. The move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the UK rail industry and reinforces Derby’s position as the heart […]
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Carlisle appoints David Brook as head of operational training
Carlisle Support Services has announced the appointment of David Brook as head of operational training which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labour across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle […]
Maritime Transport launches two new rail services from DP World london gateway
Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway with its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. Running Monday to Saturday, the new services commenced last week and are operated in partnership with GB Railfreight. Both services have been introduced in response to growing volumes at DP World […]
Uber and Gemini Trains announce cross-channel partnership
Uber has announced plans to bring its brand to cross-channel rail services through a new co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains. Gemini Trains is proposing new Channel Tunnel rail services, with plans to purchase 10 newly designedtrains, that will offer competitive fares on comfortable high-quality and frequent train servicesbetween the UK and continental Europe. Under the […]
Speedy Hire partners with British Heart Foundation to provide CPR training
Tools and equipment hire services company Speedy Hire is taking action to save lives by empowering its colleagues with vital CPR training, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The initiative has seen over 2000 Speedy Hire colleagues upskill in CPR through the company’s training portal—equipping them with the knowledge to step in and […]
Siemens wins long-term Irish Rail infrastructure and maintenance framework
Siemens will continue its rich history in Ireland with the award of a long-term rail infrastructure and maintenance framework for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) replacing legacy systems dating back to the 1980s. The company will install the Siemens Trackguard Westlock computer-based interlocking (CBI) system within the National Train Control Centre in Dublin. Serving as the […]
University of Hull launches new business to transform freight industry
The University of Hull has announced the launch of an exciting new company offering expertise to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the rail freight industry. Railwhere has been built on seven years of research and innovation at the University’s Logistics Institute. The business will offer award-winning technology to support rail freight operators to deliver […]
Siemens Mobility UK&I reports significant emissions reductions
Siemens Mobility UK&I has made significant strides in its journey towards net zero, as revealed in its latest Carbon Reduction Plan for Financial Year 2024 (FY24). The company cut more than 36% of its operational emissions over the year, showcasing tangible progress toward its commitment to reaching net zero operations by 2030. Marko Feulner, chair […]
LUR invests £6.5 million to expanding its industrial footprint in Manchester and Doncaster
Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR), a joint venture between Lucchini RS Group and Unipart, and a leading supplier of safety-critical traction system components including wheelsets, gearboxes, and bogies for the UK rail industry, is expanding its industrial footprint in both Manchester and Doncaster to meet increasing customer demand. Celebrating its 10th anniversary as a joint venture […]
Greater Anglia to be nationalised from October
The Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised on 12 October 2025. The train operator has said that it is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public ownership and has both the plans and expertise in place to deliver this outcome. In the meantime, it will continue to […]