New Chiltern Railways Trains to Increase Passenger Capacity by 10,000 Seats a Day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20250 Chiltern Railways has showcased its new Mark 5A trains, which once introduced between London and the West Midlands will add more than 10,000 more seats for customers each weekday from early 2026. The introduction of the new 13 train fleet will enable Chiltern to deliver increased passenger capacity across each of
Chiltern Railways Secures Fleet of 13 Low-Emission Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Chiltern Railways has secured a fleet of new, modern, low-emission trains following a ruling made by the UK Department for Transport (DfT). The 13 units, which are due to enter service in phases beginning in 2026, will begin operation on Chiltern’s route between London, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the West Midlands, replacing
East West Rail: Chiltern Railways Named as First Stage Operator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the selection of Arriva Group subsidiary, Chiltern Railways, as the operator for the first stage of the new East West Rail link. The new line, which is set to begin service later this year, will provide the first direct rail service link between Oxford
East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20240 A key milestone was reached for the East West Rail project yesterday after a test train successfully completed a test run between Oxford and Milton Keynes. Network Rail worked with Chiltern Railways to operate the first train over the newly built section (Connection Stage One) of the line between Bicester and
Chiltern Railways’ First Refurbished Class 168 Train Launches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20240 Chiltern Railways has launched its first refurbished Class 168 train at London Marylebone Station. These diesel Class 168 trains entered service in 1998. The work to upgrade them was carried out at the Arrive TrainCare facility in Crewe. Chiltern Railways unveils refurbished train © Chiltern Railways The upgrades include: A heavy maintenance baseline with battery
UK: Chiltern Railways Powers Class 68 Locomotives with Vegetable Oil Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 Chiltern Railways has become the first passenger rail operator to launch vegetable oil-powered trains on its network. The operator is now powering its Class 68 locomotive-hauled trains with fuel derived from used cooking oils, tallows and other recyclable wastes in the place of conventional diesel. This move will reduce the impact the
Banbury Train Depot Upgraded to Enable HS2 Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20230 Network Rail has upgraded Banbury train depot to keep trains moving on the Chiltern main line during HS2 construction. New railway sidings have now opened on the Chiltern main line following the 6-month depot upgrade. These were used for the first time on Saturday 28 January. Twilight drone shot of new sidings
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
Timetables recover slowly after strikes were cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 Many train operators are running more trains today, after their timetables were slashed in expectation of strikes on Saturday, today and Wednesday. But others are warning that service reductions will continue for now. The RMT cancelled the walkouts on Friday afternoon because talks with Network Rail and the operators are now
ASLEF to stage two more strikes at 12 train operators: now RMT to strike as well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Update: The RMT has also announced a strike of its members at 14 operators on 1 October. Train operators have urged the drivers’ union ASLEF not to go ahead with two more strikes at 12 train operators on 1 and 5 October. The Rail Delivery Group said: ‘These strikes will once again
Wires damage continues to block Great Western Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Damage to the overhead wires at Hayes & Harlington is likely to keep the Great Western Main Line closed between Ealing Broadway and Reading until around midday, according to Network Rail. Engineers went to the scene early yesterday, after the incident apparently occurred at about 06.30. All four lines are closed at
More ASLEF drivers vote for strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Drivers belonging to ASLEF at three more train operating companies have voted for strikes in the continuing dispute over pay. The votes were held at Chiltern Railways (majority in favour 92.1 per cent), Northern (96.6 per cent) and TransPennine Express (97.1 per cent). Turnouts were all over 80 per cent. ASLEF has
Train operators warn of more strike disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 The RMT’s next national rail strike, on 27 July, is set to cause serious disruption once again. Train operators have been warning their passengers not to try to travel next Wednesday during the walkouts. Most operators will be affected, and even the few who are not involved, such as Transport for Wales,
Train operators warn of more strike disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 The RMT’s next national rail strike, on 27 July, is set to cause serious disruption once again. Train operators have been warning their passengers not to try to travel next Wednesday during the walkouts. Most operators will be affected, and even the few who are not involved, such as Transport for Wales,
ASLEF announces strikes at eight train operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 ASLEF members at eight train operators – Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains – are to stage a strike on 30 July. The union’s general secretary Mick Whelan said: ‘We want an increase in line with the cost of
Operators appeal to ASLEF after strike vote at eight TOCs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Headlines ++ ASLEF urged not to go ahead with strikes at train operators ++ More industrial action threatened at Network Rail after TSSA ballots++ MPs approve controversial law change allowing agency workers to replace strikers ASLEF members at eight train operators in England have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute
More transport devolution called for Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 The Urban Transport Group, which represents city region transport authorities, has responded to the Queen’s Speech by calling for more devolution. UTG director Jonathan Bray said: ‘We welcome today’s announcement of a new Transport Bill which, if true to the Government’s wider devolutionary objectives, should provide an opportunity to deepen
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
Chiltern introduces hybrid battery train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 A HYBRID diesel-battery train is now carrying passengers on Chiltern Railways. The HybridFLEX, a converted two-car Class 168 unit fitted with a Rolls Royce MTU hybrid drive, is the product of a four-year partnership between Chiltern Railways, Porterbrook and Rolls-Royce. The train is the first battery-diesel in Britain which is capable