Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has become Transport for London’s first depot to remove fossil gas usage by upgrading its heating system. It has also introduced on-site solar generation. By adapting the depot in its biggest overhaul since it opened 27 years ago, the new heating and power system prepares the site for […]
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Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable
Avanti West Coast has introduced its new December timetable with an increase to services on its Liverpool route. Launched this week, the intercity operator’s new timetable is focused on enhancing connectivity to Liverpool, with customers travelling on this route now able to benefit from the option of two trains per hour throughout most of […]
A lifetime of rail excellence
The rail industry is lucky enough to include thousands of staff who’ve served faithfully throughout their entire working lives. Many of those now reaching retirement age can boast decades of dedication and it’s not unheard of for employees to leave with 50 years or more under their belt. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours those who’ve […]
First of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains enters passenger service
The first of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year. Yesterday’s 1340 Plymouth-Penzance service was operated by 175001. It then operated the 1552 return service. GWR leased 26 Class 175 trains earlier this year as part of plans to rejuvenate its regional and […]
Driver training on the new Metro train fleet is completed
Driver training on the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet has been successfully completed – marking another major milestone for the £362m project. More than 200 members of Metro train crew, including drivers and operations managers, have undertaken the intensive training programme. Metro operator Nexus confirmed today, Tuesday 16 December, that the final group of […]
New low-cost train service launches linking Glasgow with North East and London
The all-electric train company Lumo has launched an affordable and reliable new service linking Glasgow directly with Falkirk, Edinburgh, the North East of England and London with great fanfare. Customers will be able to travel for as little as £33.10 between London and Glasgow, with tickets starting from an astonishing £10.90 between Newcastle and Glasgow. The low […]
Railway helps to deliver extra Christmas cheer in 200th anniversary year
New figures reveal that rail freight is playing an even bigger role in the run up to Christmas this year, bringing extra festive cheer to homes across Britain and cause for celebration in the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Freight trains are helping to deliver millions of festive goods, including Christmas crackers, puddings, mince pies, decorations, […]
Innovative M6 bridge slide helps HS2 cut traffic delays
Engineers working for the HS2 project claimed a UK-first over the weekend when they successfully slid an enormous 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 without closing the motorway – significantly reducing disruption to drivers. The 17 hour-long operation was the culmination of an epic three-stage process to assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of the […]
Engineering excellence applauded
One of the most prestigious accolades at the RailStaff Awards, the Rail Engineer of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional expertise and vision of the individuals whose work underpins the railway and drives it confidently into the future. The award recognises engineers who not only deliver technically outstanding projects, but whose influence helps shape best […]