By Justin Franz Washington’s Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad recently began restoring a 2-8-2 built by the H.K. Porter Company to operation. Locomotive 5, originally constructed […]
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The Rise and Fall of Electric Main Lines
In North America, heavy electric main lines outside of the East Coast are relatively uncommon. During the early 20th century, when many European railways began […]
Signalling, power and telecoms: The future’s bright for Amaro
Network Rail Principal Contractor Amaro is already a leading provider of signalling and power services. John Waugh, Engineering and Operations Director, explains why the company […]
Shortlist revealed for the Railway Industry Association’s prestigious RISE Awards
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Railway Supplier Excellence Awards (RISE). The awards celebrate excellence and achievements in the […]
Northern doubles improvement fund to help community groups improve social mobility in deprived areas
Train operator Northern has announced that it is making £100,000 available to community groups across the North of England. It is supporting groups that have […]
TPE installs new accessible seating at Hull Paragon
Operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has installed over 30 new accessible benches at one of its busiest stations. A total of 39 benches have now been […]
Railway Mission: Remembering Manchester Arena seven years on
On 22nd May 2017, as a concert by Ariana Grande concluded at Manchester Arena, a bomb was detonated that killed twenty-two people. The impact of […]
LNR extends £1 ticket promotion on Marston Vale Line
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced that a special ticket promotion, launched to celebrate the return of train services on the Marston Vale Line, will […]
First Minister to lead Levenmouth opening
The return of rail services to Levenmouth for the first time in more than five decades will be celebrated with an official opening led by […]
Tidyco awarded major HVAC overhaul contract by Porterbrook Leasing
Tidyco has been appointed by Porterbrook Leasing with a contract for the overhaul and refurbishment of approximately 444 cab and saloon HVAC modules. The modules […]