Stadler to supply 56 TINA trams to Halle in Germany

Stadler has won a contract to supply 56 TINA trams to Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG) for operation in the Saale city of Halle in central Germany.

Roger Smith 24th August 2022

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Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. The overhead wiring system on this line was installed between 1959 and 1962 and is vulnerable to the heat which causes delays during the summer months. When the weather is hot, the overhead wires sag. These sagging wires can get caught on the pantograph of passing trains, bringing the wires down which results in delays and cancellations. The new wiring system stays taught in all weathers, preventing delays and cancellations for passengers. There will be a rail replacement service in place between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays and passengers are advised to check before they travel. The level crossing at East Tilbury station, which crosses Princess Margaret Road, will also be closed for short periods while the wire runs take place through that section. Much of the network will remain free of engineering works the Easter weekend, with only first or last trains on some lines being affected by maintenance work. Passengers planning to travel very early in the morning or late at night should check if their journey will be affected. Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “This year, most of the network will be available for passengers to enjoy days out by rail throughout the Easter holidays. Those planning to travel between London and Shoeburyness should check how their journey might be affected by the works. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out this important work to renew the track to improve reliability on this busy line.” Across the country, over 95% – will be unaffected by the engineering works taking place, there will be disruption on some routes, so passengers are urged to plan ahead. The railway is vital to Britain’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, and passengers can play a key role in boosting that recovery as they return to the network for both work and leisure. Notes to Editors A rail replacement service will run between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays. Go to www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Rail Upgrades Between London And Norwich This Autumn

Through autumn until the end of the year, a number of crucial upgrades will be taking place across the Great Eastern Main Line and other branch lines.…

Emma Holden 24th August 2022

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Táilte Tours ‘Premier Rose’ tour achieves a number of firsts!

The committee's first tour saw the charter run from Dublin Connolly to Tralee and return with an Iarnród Éireann mkIV carriage set and 201 class lo…

Chloe White 24th August 2022

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Father Christmas to greet visitors at Lappa Valley Railway

The Lappa Valley Railway between Truro and Newquay is preparing for Christmas, and some of its special Christmas trains are already sold out.

Roger Smith 24th August 2022

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A new partnership between the rail industry and Israel will bring a boost to the UK economy

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries will see expertise shared for large-scale rail projects.

Chloe White 24th August 2022

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Pace picks up on Northumberland line restoration this August Bank Holiday

Work Continues On Northumberland Railway Line This August

Network Rail is upgrading a key section of the Northumberland line and is now closer to opening the line once more for passenger trains.

Emma Holden 24th August 2022

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Corris Railway to hold model railway exhibition this weekend

This weekend, the Corris Railway Society is holding its annual Model Railway Exhibition in the impressive surroundings of Y Plas in Machynlleth.

Roger Smith 24th August 2022

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Passengers reminded that the the majority of the railway will be open for August Bank Holiday

The majority of the rail network will be fully operational over the August Bank Holiday weekend supporting members of the public to get out and about.…

Chloe White 24th August 2022

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Jenny Gilruth visits Ferguslie Feeder Station Aug 17 2022

Ferguslie Feeder Station Visited By Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth

One of the first feeder stations, commissioned as part of a £120 million investment was visited by Scottish Government Transport Minister Jenny Gilru…

Emma Holden 24th August 2022

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