Liverpool train that carried Queen Elizabeth II set for new life in preservation
The Class 507 Preservation Society has announced that it has reached an agreement to take on ownership of a Class 507 when its working life comes to a…
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Train contracts must be extended to protect County Durham jobs
Unite urge Ministers to extend contracts in order to safeguard jobs at Hitachi's Factory in County Durham.
East Midlands Railway announce £60m train refurbishment programme
A £60 million project to refurbish Class 158s, 170s and 360s has been announced by East Midlands Railway.
Consultation opens over Transport for Wales Class 153s
A consultation has opened regarding modifications to Transport for Wales‘ fleet of Class 153 trains. 153307, 153318, 153331, 153352, 153968, 153972 could be converted into…
Battery train begins trial in West London
Test trials have started on GWRs new fast-charging battery train, on the Greenford Branch line in West London.
Future confirmed as Porterbrook acquire Electrostar train fleet
Porterbrook has announced that it has been successful in its big to acquire 30 Class 379 Electrostar trains.
Video: TikTok star Francis Bourgeois unveils new look for London based train
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) invited TikTok star Francis Bourgeois to unveil a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train.
Porterbrook purchases Warwickshire rail innovation centre
Rolling stock financier, Porterbrook, has agreed a deal to purchase Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
Alstom completes train refurbishment in Sweden
Alstom has completed a seven-year refurbishment of 270 carriages for the Stockholm metro.
Hitachi Rail wins €200m contract to supply new trains to Italy
The Municipality of Naples in Italy has awarded Hitachi Rail a €200 million contract to supply 22 new generation trains for Line 6 of the Naples Met…