Alstom’s ERTMS/ETCS technology for Spain’s new AVE high-speed line
On 21st July an 87.25 km extension of Spain’s AVE high-speed rail from Madrid to Burgos was officially inaugurated by His Majesty King Felipe VI.
Day: 26 July 2022
Tyne & Wear Metro Park & Ride £3.2 Million Upgrades
In order to encourage people to use the Metro park and ride sites, the North East Joint Transport Committee has approved an upgrade.
July update on restoring Welsh Highland Railway steam locomotive 134
The Welsh Highland Railway Society has issued the latest update on restoring to service NG15 class narrow-gauge locomotive No.134.
Severn Valley Railway resumes steam services
After two weeks of only using heritage diesels on its public services, the Severn Valley Railway will restart steam-hauled services tomorrow, 27th Jul…
Approval given for Alstom to use ELS-96 wheel detector system on Polish railway lines
Alstom has been given approval by PKP Polski Line Kolejowe S.A. to use the ELS-96 wheel detector system across the main rail network in Poland.
Auction for money-can’t-buy rail enthusiast experiences
The Branch Line Society is running an auction to raise funds for Martin House Hospice which provides care for young people across Yorkshire.
Govia Thameslink Railway gets glam special guests for announcement ahead of Brighton Pride
Pizzazz and panache will be brought to the rail operator's travel messages as Brighton's two most iconic drag queens take on the task
Rail Minister visits Tesco’s Essex rail distribution centre
On 21st July, Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP, and Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price, visited Tesco’s UK-Europe rail hub at the Port of Tilbury.
First tunnel on HS2 London – Birmingham route completed
One of HS2’s custom-made tunnel boring machines has completed the first tunnel breakthrough along the London to Birmingham section of the line.