Hitachi completes €1.6bn Thales acquisition
Hitachi Rail has completed a €1,660m acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems to expand its global presence to 51 countries.
New bi-mode trains begin operating in North Wales
On 2nd June Avanti West Coast launched its new summer timetable, with extra services on some routes and a fleet of 23 new trains.
Greater Anglia train services to be free of disruptions during summer weekends
Greater Anglia has announced that there will be no engineering works on weekends this summer on the main lines to Liverpool Street.
New forecourt design for Wiltshire railway station
Wiltshire Council has announced that Salisbury station will soon benefit from a new forecourt area.
Community Rail Partnership help boost youngsters travel confidence
Hereward Community Rail Partnership arrange ‘Try the Train’ trips for youngsters.
Lord Hendy unveils plaque to mark North London station’s 150 anniversary
Lord Hendy, the Chair of Network Rail, unveiled a plaque on 25 May at Highams Park station to mark the station's 150th anniversary.
Quicker Journeys and Wildlife Havens side by side on Chiltern Main Line
Network Rail tackle lineside vegetation and boost wildlife between London Marylebone and Beaconsfield
First Class snacks help East Midlands Railway support water safety campaign
For the next 3 months, crisps eaten by First Class customers on East Midlands Railway trains will help support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution…
Welsh heritage railways extend local residents’ offer throughout June
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway is to continue offering a discount to local residents throughout June.
New digital project puts Eurostar Group on track for 30 million passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group hopes that a new digital project will enable it to achieve its aim of 30 million passengers by 2030.