The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]
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SVR and Vale of Rheidol Railways announce two-year steam locomotive exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]
Northern hiring apprentices looking to begin rewarding career in engineering
Aspiring engineers are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Northern. The second largest train operator in the UK has launched a recruitment drive, as it looks to hire up to 18 apprentices who are ready to develop the mechanical and electrical engineering skills needed to fix and maintain trains. They will take on a […]
Behind the scenes of the Aurora fleet introduction: Getting our people ready
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has released the final chapter of its documentary about the roll out of their new state of the art Aurora fleet. The final chapter of the Aurora documentary focuses on how EMR, which is operated by Transport UK, is training its staff to operate the new £400 million fleet. The episode […]
East Coast Main Line passengers advised of major upgrades coming in March
Major improvement work on the East Coast Main Line will affect passenger services across four weekends in March. A range of railway upgrades are planned for various sites between York and Newcastle from Saturday 7 March to Sunday 29 March. There will also be digital signalling testing on the southern part of the line in […]
LNER reveals new details of upcoming East Coast Main Line trains
A new generation of comfort and speed is coming for LNER customers on the East Coast Main Line with the introduction of 10 state-of-the-art intercity trains, delivering improved journey experiences. LNER has released a fleet name and the latest interior images of the trains, built by manufacturer CAF and financed by Porterbrook, to show customers […]
Devon and Cornwall passengers advised to check before travelling during the first week of February
Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) are advising passengers in Devon and Cornwall to continue to check before travelling as engineers work to fix flood damage to railway lines, with a further weather warning for heavy rain in the region lasting from noon on Monday 2 February until 09:00am on Tuesday morning. Following heavy […]
RSSB appoints Sheena Smith as non-executive Director
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Sheena Smith to the RSSB Board as an industry non-executive director (suppliers). Sheena Smith is a founding director and technical director for assurance of Anturas Consulting, which specialises in programme management and initiation and technical assurance services for complex infrastructure projects, particularly in the rail sector. Sheena has more […]