KiwiRail and Stadler sign contract for 57 diesel locomotives
A long-term framework agreement has been signed between Stadler and KiwiRail with a first call off to supply 57 diesel mainline locomotives.
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I’m an artist and also work within the education sector. I love traveling by train and enjoy both heritage steam and diesel. My son and husband are both avid rail enthusiasts, rail filmmakers, and volunteers on a heritage railway so I have had a unique introduction to the world of railways seeing the incredible impact and adventures that it gives. I also admin one of the UK’s largest steam preservation-based Facebook groups.
TransPennine Express completes platform improvements at North Yorkshire station
A £230,000 investment by TransPennine Express (TPE) has seen improved accessibility for passengers at Malton Station.
Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuiness join TransPennine Express for new series
TransPennine Express has made a brand new comedy mini-series which sees Vernon Kay reminiscing with Paddy McGuinness onboard one of their trains
LNER to run special Christmas train from London to Harrogate
London North Eastern Railway reveals its first Christmas Fayre Event with passengers able to enjoy luxury travel to a fabulously festive destination
GB Railfreight announce new service from Port of Tyne to Yorkshire and the Midlands
GB Railfreight reveals the running of several successful operations of intermodal services from the Port of Tyne to strategic rail hubs.
New book swap opens at Alderley Edge railway station
Alderley Edge Station Volunteer Group aims to help passengers pass the time waiting for trains by setting up a book exchange at the station.
GWR intercity train to undergo battery test thanks to Hitachi and Eversholt Rail
The two companies have reached an advanced point in the design and engineering process for a trial of the battery using GWR Class 802 train during 20…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway confirms contractor for Goathland bridge work
VolkerLaser has been named as the contractor to undertake the reconstruction work for Bridges 24 and 25 on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR).
Salisbury line to reopen from Tuesday 16 November
Following the accident, the rail industry has worked together to get the line clear and safe for trains to run again with repair works ending on Monda…
Free travel for forces personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday from SWR
Free travel onboard South Western Railway trains will be available to service personnel, veterans and cadets travelling to Remembrance Sunday