Direct Rail Services (DRS) has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special event at its Carlisle depot in the northwest of England. It marks three…
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Scenic stretch of East Coast Main Line receives mobile connectivity boost
LNER customers travelling along a picturesque 45-mile stretch of the East Coast Main Line in Northumberland can now enjoy not only stunning views, but also significantly improved mobile phone and Wi-Fi connectivity. Thanks to a collaborative project funded by LNER and delivered in partnership with rail telecoms experts, Railsite Telecom, mobile network operators O2 and […]
HS2 Ltd turns to innovative tech specialists to get project back on track.
Mark Wild, HS2 Ltd’s chief executive, is leading a comprehensive review of Britain’s biggest infrastructure programme – ensuring the railway can be built efficiently and to the lowest reasonable cost. Now a call is being made to small technology specialists to bring their own expertise to HS2’s reset – coming up with innovative ideas to […]
QTS Group Future of Rail event empowers the next generation
National rail contractor QTS Group hosted its Future of Rail event this week at The Midland Railway in Butterley. Now in its fourth year, and the second time the event has taken place in England, Future of Rail inspires children to learn more about the job roles and potential career paths within the rail industry. […]
Network Rail emergency training centre opens in Birmingham
A unique training centre has opened in Birmingham to help prepare transport providers and the emergency services for major incidents on the railway. The Birmingham Rail Resilience Hub has been created by Network Rail’s Central route to train and develop teams alongside train operators, the police, fire and ambulance services. The true-to-life training ground – […]
CMA CGM announces Freightliner acquisition
CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping line, has announced the acquisition of Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics. Financial terms of the deal, expected to close in early 2026, have not yet been disclosed. According to CMA CGM, the deal will: CMA CGM has recently invested heavily in land and air logistics to be less reliant on […]
East Suffolk line will see vital track renewals and bridge repairs this autumn
Passengers travelling on the East Suffolk line are advised to plan ahead as essential track renewal and bridge repair work will be taking place from late October until December. Much of the track in this area is over 100 years old and needs to be replaced to maintain the safe and reliable operation of train […]
Avanti West Coast to use historic line for customers during upcoming engineering works
Avanti West Coast will keep customers moving during upcoming engineering works by using its trains on the historic Settle to Carlisle line. The stretch of railway, which is renowned for its beautiful scenery, will be used as a diversionary route when the West Coast Main Line is blocked between Preston and Carlisle for two weeks […]
Richmond railway station restored to former glory
South Western Railway (SWR) has completed a stunning restoration of Richmond station, one of London’s most iconic railway buildings. The multi-year project, which began in late 2023 and is now officially complete, has transformed both the exterior and interior of the station, providing customers and Richmond with a fitting gateway to the area. The Art […]
Richmond railway station restored to former glory
South Western Railway (SWR) has completed a stunning restoration of Richmond station, one of London’s most iconic railway buildings. The multi-year project, which began in late 2023 and is now officially complete, has transformed both the exterior and interior of the station, providing customers and Richmond with a fitting gateway to the area. The Art […]