One locomotive is undergoing testing at the Velim test circuit before transfer to San Donato, where network trials are planned for November.
Railway gets acts new powers to ban repeat offenders
Passengers and frontline rail staff are set to receive more protection from persistent antisocial behaviour at train stations across the rail network, as early trials show encouraging results. Railway Behaviour Notices banning repeat offenders from stations are being rolled out across the rail network this summer, as a new early intervention measure to improve passenger […]
Flagship sustainable maintenance hub opened at Barnetby
Network Rail has officially opened a flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby – marking an £8.8 million investment and strengthening support for the railway in North Lincolnshire. The purpose of an MDU is to provide a physical base for maintaining the rail network. The site, which entered into service on Monday 1 June, was […]
Rail industry unites to champion social mobility
Leaders from across the rail industry are joining forces, taking part in a symbolic rail journey to champion social mobility and inspire the next generation of talent. Travelling between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, where they supported the Big Bang Fair, one of the UK’s largest science and engineering events for young people, senior […]