Battery-powered train service launched in Germany
Germany’s first battery-powered trains started service on 8 April, operating on the Network 8 “Ortenau” route in Southwestern Germany.
RIA’s 2050 deadline for low cost, high performing net zero railway
The Rail Industry Association has published a new strategy which aims to ensure a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway by 2050.
Video: Accessibility projects strengthen partnership between Network Rail Scotland and local steel maker
Network Rail and steel fabrication company M&S are working together to deliver improved accessibility at three stations in Scotland.
Welsh heritage railway receives £60,000 grants
The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway has been awarded grants totalling £60,000 towards further development of its site near Llanelli in West Wales.
Spectacular Italian cars to be on view at the Severn Valley Railway
Europe will come to the Severn Valley Railway at the end of April when it hosts a gathering of over 100 Italian road vehicles from across the decades.
Scotland’s Jacobite steam train services to resume
West Coast Railways have confirmed that the Jacobite steam train will resume from the 15th April.
Tyneside football club helps Metro celebrate 40th anniversary
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, South Tyneside’s Metro line is partnering with South Shields Football Club as it seeks to secure a promotion play…
Yorkshire railway announces partner to convert steam locomotive to oil burning
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is to convert former War Department 2-10-0 steam locomotive Dame Vera Lynn to run on oil instead of coal.
Red Robins spruce up Yorkshire station as part of £18,000 project
Hull Paragon has 10 new trees in around the station as part of a £18.3k refurbishment project
Lincolnshire railway to run football specials
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway (LCLR) in Skegness is to run special services for football and rugby on four weekends in April and May.