Siemens Mobility recently welcomed Luke Taylor, Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam, to its Three Bridges Depot. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the maintenance and servicing of the Class 700 fleet, which GTR uses to operate its Thameslink services, connecting communities across London and the southeast. Luke Taylor, Liberal Democrat […]
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New Framework Strengthens Practical Training for Future Train Drivers
Following a successful pilot, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) in partnership with passenger train operators, ASLEF and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), has developed a new framework to enhance practical on-the-job training for train drivers. The new framework represents a major milestone in industry-wide collaboration, bringing together key partners to strengthen driver training across the […]
Rail upgrades completed across East Midlands in near-£7m investment
A £6.95 million programme has seen Network Rail complete railway upgrades in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire over the past two weekends. Passengers and freight operators will benefit from a more reliable and resilient railway in the East Midlands thanks to the completion of track, drainage and points improvements aimed at reducing the risk of flooding, […]
Rail upgrades completed across East Midlands in near-£7m investment
A £6.95 million programme has seen Network Rail complete railway upgrades in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire over the past two weekends. Passengers and freight operators will benefit from a more reliable and resilient railway in the East Midlands thanks to the completion of track, drainage and points improvements aimed at reducing the risk of flooding, […]
Rail upgrades completed across East Midlands in near-£7m investment
A £6.95 million programme has seen Network Rail complete railway upgrades in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire over the past two weekends. Passengers and freight operators will benefit from a more reliable and resilient railway in the East Midlands thanks to the completion of track, drainage and points improvements aimed at reducing the risk of flooding, […]
Rail upgrades completed across East Midlands in near-£7m investment
A £6.95 million programme has seen Network Rail complete railway upgrades in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire over the past two weekends. Passengers and freight operators will benefit from a more reliable and resilient railway in the East Midlands thanks to the completion of track, drainage and points improvements aimed at reducing the risk of flooding, […]
Great Central Railway Steam Gala Celebrates ‘Little & Large’ Locomotives
Four days of intensive steam action will see an impressive line-up of home fleet and visiting locomotives take to the tracks at Great Central Railway’s annual Autumn Steam Gala from 1 – 4 October. The Great Central Railway (GCR) is preparing for four days of steam-filled action as its annual Autumn Steam Gala returns with […]
Great Central Railway Steam Gala Celebrates ‘Little & Large’ Locomotives
Four days of intensive steam action will see an impressive line-up of home fleet and visiting locomotives take to the tracks at Great Central Railway’s annual Autumn Steam Gala from 1 – 4 October. The Great Central Railway (GCR) is preparing for four days of steam-filled action as its annual Autumn Steam Gala returns with […]