Wabtec and Roy Hill unveil first FLXdrive battery locomotive
Wabtec and Roy Hill have marked the debut of the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline servi…
Day: 2 November 2023
Video: Tyne and Wear’s Howdon viaduct inspected ahead of track renewal
Operator Nexus is inspecting an historic railway bridge on the Tyne and Wear Metro in preparation for track replacement work.
TransPennine Express takes measures to reduce impact of leaves on line
As the leaf fall season approaches, TransPennine Express (TPE) has been explaining the impact on rail services and its efforts to miinise them.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway works relieve flooding
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway reports that its river works have proved to be effective against flooding during recentbouts of heavy r…
Lift at Lancaster station out of action for repairs next week
Because urgent repairs are required to a lift at Lancaster station, there will be no step-free access to platforms 4 and 5 at the station next week.
Hull Trains named best performing UK rail operator
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has named Hull Trains as the most reliable UK rail operator, based on data for the four-week period to 16 September.
Free train travel to London Remembrance events for military personnel and veterans
Military personnel and veterans travelling to key Remembrance events in London can take advantage of free travel to the events.
Lichfield Canal restored with HS2 funding
A 120-metre section of Lichfield Canal has been restored, using a £75,000 grant from HS2’s Community and Environment Fund.
CCTV images released following assault at Kent railway station
British Transport Police have released CCTV image following a serious assault by a large group of young men on a young man at Gravesend in Kent.
ORR approves Network Rail Scotland’s five-year plan
Today, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has set out its final determination of Network Rail Scotland’s plan for the five years from April 2024.