The saga of Lufthansa’s 787 with new allegris cabins continues.The German airline plans to take delivery of its first Dreamliner featuring Allegris business class seats, in September 2025. However, a significant portion of the aircraft’s business class seats will be unavailable upon entry into service. This development follows delays in Lufthansa’s 787 deliveries, caused by the US aviation regulator’s pending certification of the airline’s new cabin seating.
Construction of landmark Rail innovation centre takes shape
Construction of a modern rail innovation and training centre in Barrow Hill is beginning to take shape as construction of the steel frame begins. The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) is being built next to the historic Barrow Hill Roundhouse. Once complete it will provide classroom and training areas, specialist research and development facilities including […]
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment at Toton Depot
DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives. The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo’s Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands, is part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, a critical component of the […]
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment at Toton Depot
DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives. The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo’s Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands, is part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, a critical component of the […]