Freightliner, one of the UK’s top-level rail freight operators, has launched a call to market. The company is offering surplus land at several of its…
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Wabtec to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
Wabtec Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH (Frauscher), a global market leader in train detection, wayside object control solutions, and axle counting systems. The acquisition positions Wabtec for accelerated, profitable growth, and further strengthens the Company’s Digital Intelligence business by adding highly attractive […]
GB Railfreight to haul Britain’s newest luxury sleeper train
GB Railfreight (GBRf), a leading UK transporter of goods for businesses and consumers, has announced that it will haul the Britannic Explorer, a new Belmond train and the first luxury sleeper service to journey across England and Wales. Under a new long-term partnership, GBRf will serve as the rail freight provider for the Britannic Explorer, […]
Arriva Group secures 15-year Netherlands contract renewal
Arriva Group has secured a major contract win in the Netherlands, strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s most liberalised and competitive public transport markets. The Province of Overijssel and the Province of Drenthe awarded Arriva a new 15-year contract to continue operating the Vechtdal regional rail lines from December 2028, valued at more than […]
CrossCountry confirms new additions to leadership team
CrossCountry has announced the appointments of a new customer and commercial director and service delivery director who will join the executive leadership team imminently. Mark Anderson joins CrossCountry as customer and commercial director in a permanent move, having held the role on an interim basis since July 2024. Mark has worked across commercial, marketing and […]
CWA Celebrates 60 Years with special Railway Challenge
Renowned Leicester-based B2M full-service agency, CWA, is celebrating a major company milestone, reaching 60 years of the business delivering bold ideas, strategic thinking, and industry-shaping campaigns for global brands.The agency has a whole host of celebrations planned for the remainer of the anniversary year, including events and innovative staff challenges. Well-known in the industry for […]
Oxfordshire level crossing closes following dangerous incidents
Wantage Road level crossing in Grove has been closed following a series of dangerous incidents. Shocking images show people putting themselves, passengers and railway staff in danger, as they stop to take selfies on the high-speed railway line. Accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year, prompting Network Rail and British […]
Transformation of Wrexham to Liverpool line to begin
Work to transform the Wrexham to Liverpool line has been given the green light, with upgrades on the line at Padeswood confirmed as the first major step to realise more rail services between the two cities. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens visited the […]