On Saturday 4 July, rail operator Lumo operated the highest capacity domestic intercity train in the UK. The sold-out service carried 772 customers in each direction between Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London; meaning more than 1,540 people were onboard the record-breaking return service. Travel on one of Lumo’s fully electric services helps save 96% of CO₂e […]
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Network Rail ranks fourth in DoE apprenticeship employers list
Network Rail has been ranked 4th in the Department for Education’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for 2026, climbing 18 places in a year. The annual list, which recognises employers across England that demonstrate excellence in apprenticeship programmes, highlights Network Rail’s continued commitment to developing skilled talent across the rail industry. Network Rail takes on […]
HS2 engineers assemble 1.5-mile pre-cast tunnel
The construction of one of the longest ‘cut and cover’ tunnels on the HS2 project took a major step forward this week with the last of 5,020 reinforced concrete segments lifted into position at the site near Chipping Warden in Northamptonshire. Set to stretch for one-and-a-half miles (2.5km), the ‘green tunnel’ is being built inside […]
Hitachi Rail acquisition expands portfolio of multi-modal transport solutions
Hitachi Rail has successfully completed the acquisition of Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. Clever Devices is recognised for its pioneering technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has offices across the United States, Europe, […]
New control hub to oversee one of Scotland’s busiest rail lines
A new £10 million railway control hub has opened in Glasgow to help manage one of Scotland’s busiest and most complex rail routes. The North Clyde Service Delivery Centre in Yoker brings Network Rail and ScotRail teams together under one roof, working as one team to help improve how the railway responds to disruption and […]
Essential railway upgrades to take place between Newport and Shrewsbury
On the weekend of Saturday 11 July Network Rail will carry out essential engineering work to improve the safety and reliability of the railway between Newport and Shrewsbury. The work will take place from 00:45 on Saturday 11 July until 05:00 on Monday 13 July, when all railway lines between Newport and Shrewsbury will be […]
New rail agreement to deliver better journeys for passengers across West Yorkshire
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has signed a landmark agreement with the rail industry – marking a significant step towards a more integrated, reliable and passenger-focused railway across the region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the rail industry – the first of its kind – brings together […]