Rail freight operations across northern England were brought to a standstill on Monday (23 June), after a major fire broke out at the disused Hotspur…
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Northern opens doors to Heaton TrainCare Centre to celebrate 150 years
Northern is inviting members of the public to step behind the scenes at one of Britain’s longest-serving train care facilities with a special charity open day, taking place at Heaton TrainCare Centre in Newcastle on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025. In September, Heaton Traincare Centre will mark a significant milestone: 150 years since […]
Summer work will protect the iconic railway through Folkestone Warren
Network Rail will be carrying out essential work this summer to protect the Folkestone Warren and secure the railway line that runs through it. The sea defences below the railway line at Folkestone Warren will be strengthened with 18,000 tonnes of rock armour that will be brought in by barge. The footpath along the beach […]
VTG Rail appoints new head of sales and marketing
Private rail freight wagon hire company VTG Rail UK has appointed Matt Hannant as its head of sales and marketing. Matt takes over the role from Marc Hurn, who was promoted to become the company’s managing director in April. Matt joins VTG from previous sales and marketing director roles in the water and lighting sectors. […]
Shareholders vote in favour of a radical organisational restructure for the Severn Valley Railway
On 21 June, Severn Valley Railway (SVR) shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of a special resolution authorising the company’s conversion into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The resolution required the support of at least 75% of voting shareholders in order for this first part of the railway’s organisational restructure to go ahead. The company […]
ROSCOs funding research to enhance rail safety and performance
Four of Britain’s rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) are supporting cross-industry research projects led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). These initiatives aim to enhance both the operational efficiency and safety performance for the entire rail industry.Working together, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Eversholt Rail, and Rock Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
State-of-the-art Piccadilly line trains to begin operating in 2026
The new Piccadilly line trains, which will transform journeys for millions of customers on one of the Underground’s busiest lines, will begin operating in the second half of 2026. These new trains offer 10% more capacity, walk-through air-conditioned carriages, wider double doorways for easier boarding, real-time digital displays and on-board CCTV for added security. The […]
Network Rail enlists hawks to prevent a halt in station’s £14 million overhaul
Network Rail has enlisted the services of a feathered enforcer to help prevent costly delays to its £14 million refurbishment of Scarborough station. Maverick, a 15-month-old harris hawk, puts in two shifts a week at the coastal rail terminus – keeping gulls and crows from settling on the soon-to-be-replaced roof. Old slates have been removed […]
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent unite to reduce operational costs
Southeastern and Network Rail Kent have united to create South Eastern Railway, joining under a single leadership team to increase investment and deliver greater efficiency for passengers, with the goal of reducing operational costs by £50 million each year. South Eastern Railway will be overseen by Southeastern Managing Director Steve White under a streamlined structure, […]