Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route last year – contributing to over 2,280 nationally. Over the last five years, colleagues and passengers across the network have intervened in more than 1,000 incidents, highlighting the effects of a brief conversation
National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘Aligns with Growth Plans’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the government’s new plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘must more closely align with national and local growth plans’. The report, which was published by the NAO earlier today, instructs the government to ‘involve better collaboration between central and local
How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool on modern railways, helping engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents more quickly and keep trains running safely. Across the UK network, their use is expanding rapidly, with Network Rail using unmanned aerial vehicles to streamline its operations. For example, recent work on the East
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
TfL Names SSE Energy as Delivery Partner for Solar Installations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has officially appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner for the construction of purpose-built solar installations that will connect to London Underground Tube network. The move will allow TfL to utilise zero-carbon electricity straight from the solar installations themselves, bypassing the National Grid and marking one
Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, which aims to deliver an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park. Full approval was granted by Coventry City Council in January, and will see Colas Rail
HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station. Main construction of Curzon Street, which will stretch for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, is now well underway. Aerial view of the Curzon Street site
TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a new programme of work this year that aims to both increase & build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and overall workforce. Forming part of a wider 150 million GBP programme to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure, the work will seek
Northern Trains Commits to Extensive Disability Training Following ORR Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has secured commitments from Northern Trains that all staff will receive disability awareness training, as well as a 550,000 GBP package of additional measures. Northern Trains is now working on resolving a number of concerns raised regarding historic failures to provide disability awareness training
Avanti West Coast to Trial Timetable Optimisation Programme from CFMS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 Avanti West Coast has begun trialling a new a timetable optimisation programme which aims to boost train service reliability during unplanned disruptions. The tool, which was created by the independent digital engineering research organisation Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS), utilises data simulation to formulate prompt recommendations for train services impacted
Rail Fares Frozen Across England in 30 Year First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 From this week onwards, rail fares across England have been frozen by the Government in an effort to both aid with the cost of living and support economic growth. The freeze applies to all regulated fares, including seasons, peak returns and off-peak returns between major cities across the country. The freeze is
UK: Lumo Celebrates Apprenticeship Progression Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20260 Open access operator Lumo has shared news that sixteen of new apprentices have made the switch from the classroom to the cab of its Class 222 fleet. The operator is currently gearing up to launch a new service along the West Coast Main Line in the coming months, joining its existing
CrossCountry Welcomes First Passengers Onboard Refurbished Voyager Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 CrossCountry has officially welcomed passengers onboard the first refurbished Voyager train, marking a key milestone in a 75 million GBP investment to upgrade the existing fleet tackling journeys across Britain. Recently launched at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby; the first train (unit number 220033) travelled more than 5.8 million miles
New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 A new Government-backed deal will see Network Rail and its platform development company, Platform4, take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London, paving the way for a potential return of regular cross-Channel rail freight. Announced today (Wednesday 25 February), the deal is hoped to support the return of
Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring. The restoration of the Portishead Line is being funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council, and will be delivered by Network Rail, with
TfL Reminds Customers of Rising Tube and Rail Fares from 1 March 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has reminded customers that Tube and rail fares are set to increase from 1 March 2026 – whilst bus and tram fares will remain frozen until July 2026, with some routes receiving extensions on free travel periods. As agreed in the July 2025 Spending Review; the Government’s
Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station. The first trains travelled into the city just after 05:00 this morning (Monday 23 February) following a nine-day, multimillion-pound series of works were carried out to future-proof the station’s southern approach The works necessitated
Northumberland Park Station Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially authorised the fifth in a series of six new stations set to open as part of the Northumberland Line project. Northumberland Park Station in North Tyneside will now open on Sunday 22 February, with the line’s final station, Bedlington, expected to be
Prime Minister Announces Long-Term Commitments for Welsh Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20260 The Prime Minister has announced his endorsement of new plans to modernise Welsh rail with with a long-term commitment to expand and improve infrastructure across the country. Formally endorsing the Transport for Wales vision for the future of Welsh rail; the Prime Minister has agreed that a framework for the pipeline
West of England to Develop Mass Transit Rail Link to Bristol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 The West of England Combined Authority has unveiled a new Transport Vision that includes a high-capacity mass transit rail network connecting to Bristol Airport. Currently, the West of England is the largest city-region in the UK without a mass transit system or a firm commitment to building one. The new vision
Jacobs and PA Consulting to Continue Work on UK Transport Security Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 Jacobs and PA Consulting have secured a four-year contract extension from the UK Department for Transport to lead the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) programme. The initiative focuses on applying research and technology to improve the security and resilience of the country’s transport systems. Programme advances science-led solutions to protect U.K.
DB Cargo UK Completes Trial of Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 DB Cargo UK has announced the successful completion of a trial utilising a Class 93 tri-mode locomotive on an intermodal service in the North West. The trial, which was carried out in collaboration with Rail Operations Group and Network Rail, saw DB Cargo UK use the 93006 locomotive to haul a
CrossCountry Unveils Newly Refurbished Voyager Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 CrossCountry has officially unveiled the first train of its newly refurbished Voyager fleet – marking the beginning of a 75 million GBP investment that seeks to provide enhanced passenger experiences across Britain. The train was revealed at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, where CrossCountry colleagues and guests were given the
Planning Permission Approved for Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 Planning permission has been approved for a large-scale redevelopment of Liverpool Street station, following a decision by the City of London Corporation’s Planning Committee on 10 February. The scheme, led by Network Rail, will increase capacity and improve accessibility at the station, which is currently used by around 118 million passengers
MPs Seek Clarity on Rail Reforms and Political Control of Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Members of Parliament have called on the UK Government to provide clearer details on its rail reform plans and to limit the risk of political micromanagement under the proposed Great British Railways (GBR) body. The House of Commons Transport Committee has published two reports following its inquiries into the Railways Bill
UK Officially Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age to 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 The Government has announced that from 30 June 2026, the minimum age to become a train driver will be lowered from 20 to 18 years old. The move is hoped to address ongoing concerns that the number of train drivers in the country is slowly declining, as a quarter of all
Northern Launches New Yorkshire Flyer Service Between Leeds and Sheffield Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Northern has launched a new service that aims to connect the White Rose cities of Leeds and Sheffield in 47 minutes – the Yorkshire Flyer. Launched during an event at Leeds station; the Yorkshire Flyer will also add over 30,000 extra seats a week, accommodating projected growth along the railway. The new
Lumo Enhances Accessibility Aid with Virtual Tour Updates Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20260 Lumo has announced a number of enhancements to its virtual tour digital tool, which aims to provide reassurance for customers eager to explore the train’s accessibility features before their day of travel. The tool, which is available on the open access operator’s website, was developed with Ocean 3D, which Lumo arranged
Northern Seeks Engineering Apprentices in Recruitment Drive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Northern has announced the beginning of a new recruitment drive as it seeks up to 18 apprentices ready to develop both mechanical and electrical engineering skills. The operator is offering three-year apprenticeships involving classroom learning and formal on-the-job training, which will then lead to the receipt of a nationally recognised Level
Northern to Run First-Ever Charity Service Along Heritage Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 Northern has announced the running of a service along the Darlington line to raise money for charity on Sunday 22 February. The occasion marks the first time the operator has run a service along a heritage rail line, with tickets on sale for the service, which will set off from Darlington
New Current Transformer from Bender Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 Bender UK has launched a new split-core measuring current transformer (CT), designed to make it easier to upgrade to the RS4 signal power protection system. The new CT was developed by the technical team in response to customer feedback highlighting a need for larger current transformers to accommodate greater cable sizes. Bender technical
Trainline Calls for Delay Repay Reform in New Campaign Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 Trainline has announced the launch of its Fair Play on Delay Repay campaign, which calls on the Government to reform Delay Repay rules and streamline access to compensation for their delayed and or cancelled services. The ticket seller has created the new campaign in response to the existing Delay Repay claims
GWR Introduces UK’s First Battery-Only Train into Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 Great Western Railway (GWR) will introduce the UK’s first battery-only powered train into passenger service on Saturday 31 January. The Class 230 train will begin operating on the Greenford branch line, replacing a diesel unit. Its first scheduled passenger service will be the 05:30 departure from West Ealing to Greenford. Initially,
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway Come Under Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 From this Sunday, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will join the growing list of operators owned by the public. The milestone will see two sides of the West Midlands Trains (WMT) business come under public ownership, marking the fourth operator to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway
DLR Extension and New Bakerloo Line Fleet Included in TfL’s Draft Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has set out a programme of investment for the capital’s transport network, with a strong focus on rail. The draft Business Plan includes projects such as extending the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), progressing plans for a new Bakerloo line fleet, introducing new train fleets on the
HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of the project’s latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station – marking a key milestone in the delivery of the new, high-speed rail line. The portion of the route itself has been deemed ‘essential’ by
UK: Scarborough Station Restoration Nears Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 Network Rail has announced that the year-long restoration of Scarborough station is almost complete, with the 14 million GBP project having seen the installation of a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework. The station, which has remained open to passengers throughout the work, is set to receive a fully refurbished
Northern Celebrates One Million Passenger Journeys on Northumberland Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20260 More than 100,000,000 passengers have officially travelled along the Northumberland Line in a little over a year, as announced by Northern during an event at Blyth Bebside station this past Friday (23 January). The line re-opened to passengers in December 2024 – the first time it had done so in 60
Transport Secretary Signs Agreement with Greater Manchester on Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a formal agreement with Greater Manchester confirming joint work on plans for a new railway linking Liverpool and Manchester via Warrington as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. The agreement follows the Chancellor’s recent announcement of up to 45 billion GBP of funding
How the Transpennine Route Upgrade Supports Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed 1.1 billion GBP in funding to revive the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. The funding will support planning, development and design work, with benefits expected to be delivered from the 2030s. Meanwhile, Network Rail has emphasised that the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
UK: Beacon Completes Acquisition of Eversholt Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 22, 20260 Beacon has completed the acquisition of Eversholt Rail, one of the UK’s established rolling stock leasing companies. The transaction was announced on 21 January 2026 and was completed following regulatory and competition reviews, which did not identify any competition concerns. Visualisation of trains supplied by Eversholt Rail © Lumo The acquisition expands Beacon’s scale
Northern to Introduce Hundreds of New Trains on Regional Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 22, 20260 Northern’s recently appointed Director of New Rolling Stock Programmes, James Howard, has stated that the operator intends to buy ‘hundreds’ of new trains in a bid to transform travel for millions of rail customers in the region. The statement comes as Northern begins planning to make the largest fleet investment in
Busy Metro Line Set for Temporary Closure During Improvement Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 A section of the Metro line serving both North Tyneside and Newcastle is set to undergo a significant programme of essential renewal work next month as investments are made to improve general infrastructure. The project will take place over a five-day major line closure between Shiremoor and St James, in both
HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the line’s longest tunnel, bringing to an end a project that began nearly five years ago. The Chiltern tunnel, which will soon be fitted with tracks and overhead equipment during a later phase of the project, is set to
Zonegreen Cracks Code to Safer Bletchley Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 Staff at Bletchley train maintenance depot near Milton Keynes are benefiting from safer working conditions, thanks to Zonegreen rail safety solutions. The facility, which opened in the autumn after an £80 million redevelopment, is now using Zonegreen Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to automate safety procedures. DPPS has been installed on four
Rail Freight Group Appeals to Government to Amend Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20260 The Rail Freight Group has called on the Government to amend the upcoming Railways Bill 2025 in order to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight. Entering the Commons Committee stage this week, the bill will see the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) stripped of its role to award
Launching a ‘Rail School of Excellence’ Training Facility at Highpoint Prison Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Mosdorfer Rail is proud to have played a pivotal role in a pioneering rehabilitation initiative at HMP Highpoint Prison by supplying our advanced Tensorex C+ automatic tensioning system. This landmark project, led by Keltbray Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL), represents a major step forward in both offender rehabilitation and addressing critical
Northern Powerhouse Rail Returns – The Rail Industry Reacts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Earlier this week; the Government announced new plans to construct a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, effectively reviving the long-dormant Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. The new route, which will run services via Manchester Airport and Warrington; will form part of the first phase of the project, which will
Services Resume on West Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects carried out since the start of 2026. Passenger services along the northern half of Britain’s mixed-use passenger and freight route resumed today (15 January) after 14 days of essential upgrades, the biggest of all being
Greater Manchester Leaders Welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail Revival Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 A number of Greater Manchester’s leaders have expressed satisfaction at the government’s plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). The plan, which amongst other improvements will see a new rail route constructed between Manchester and Liverpool, is set to strengthen connections between the aforementioned cities, alongside Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield,
Mobile Coverage Expands Across London Underground Stations and Tunnels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 More stations and tunnels within London’s Underground network now have access to 4G and 5G mobile services, following further progress by Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks. Coverage has recently gone live at stations including Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station. Alongside the completed Elizabeth line, 62 of
UK: Coventry to Trial Very Light Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for Coventry University’s Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network in a bid to showcase the potential benefits of the technology. An initial 800-metre-long section is set to run from Coventry Railway Station to Coventry University’s Technology Park, with a new service area
UK: Work to Resume on White Rose Rail Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Work is set to resume on the part-finished White Rose rail station following the resolution of legacy issues by the combined efforts of both the rail industry and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Announced by Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin; work will now resume on the construction of highways and access
Landslide Detection – Urgent Safety Advice Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 A recent landslide in the UK caused a passenger train to derail, despite local earthworks having remote monitoring fitted to detect potential landslides. Fortunately, despite the train derailing at over 80mph, it remained upright and no-one was seriously injured. The Railway Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) commenced an independent accident investigation, and have
Siemens Mobility Appoints Aglaja Schneider as New Joint CEO Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Siemens Mobility has appointed Aglaja Schneider as its new Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland. Schneider assumed her position on 1 January, and succeeds Sambit Banerjee, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Schneider’s
Government Announces New Rail Route Between Liverpool and Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced Government plans to construct a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, marking a key milestone in the establishment of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. Running via Manchester Airport and Warrington; the new route will form part of the first phase of the
Network Rail Releases Fly-Through of Liverpool Street Station Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Network Rail has released a fly-through video of its plans to transform London Liverpool Street into a modern, all-encompassing transport hub. Following almost 2,000 individual comments on a public consultation regarding the plans; the proposals have thus far attracted significant public support, with over 1,000 people registering their backing on the
Alstom Completes Latest Stage of Cambridge Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Alstom has announced the delivery of Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) project, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the region’s railway infrastructure. Delivery of the 130 million GBP project, which was awarded to Alstom in 2022, was predominately carried out over the Christmas period;
New Chairs of Network Rail & DFTO Appointed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20260 A set of two new rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the United Kingdom’s railway as the industry prepares for one of the biggest changes in its history. Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines have officially been appointed as the new Chair of Network Rail and Chair of Department for
RSSB Appoints First Independent Chair of Industry Leadership Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Professor Clive Roberts, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science at Durham University, as the independent chair of its newly established Industry Leadership Group (ILG). Roberts has been appointed as the Industry Leadership Group’s first Independent Chair © Rail Safety
Network Rail Completes Signalling Overhaul in Carlisle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of an overhaul of the West Coast Main Line’s signalling system in Carlisle. The project saw Network Rail invest 61 million GBP into the Kingmoor resignalling project in order to modernise 1960s systems and install new technology. Work on the project first began in April 2025 ©
Great British Railways: Reform at Last, or Uncertainty by Design? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 After more than 30 years without major railway legislation, the UK Government’s Railways Bill promises to fix the UK’s fragmented system. At the heart of the reform is Great British Railways (GBR), a single public body intended to bring track and train together, end the culture of blame and give
Porterbrook to Acquire Fleet of 404 Units from Corelink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 Porterbrook has finalised a deal to acquire a fleet of 404 vehicles from Corelink Rail Infrastructure Limited. The fleet, which consists of 324 Class 730 Aventra electric and 80 Class 196 diesel units, are currently operated by West Midland Trains (WMT), and serve passengers on a number of regional and long-distance
Works Begin to Safeguard Folkestone Warren Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 Works have begun to safeguard the South Eastern Railway line through Folkestone Warren, with the railway set to remain open to passengers whilst essential improvements are carried out. The essential works will see a temporary closure of both the Western beach and walkway in order to allow the project to proceed
Telent to Provide Support & Maintenance for Northern Station Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Telent has been awarded a new, three-year contract to deliver both specialist support and maintenance services to Northern Train Limited’s (NTL) station network. The agreement will render Telent responsible for the maintenance of more than 12,000 critical Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) assets, including CCTV, Customer Information Screens (CIS), Public
Discounts Now Live on Millions of Rail Fares Across the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20260 The Great British Rail Sale has officially returned, with more than three million fares now receiving discounts on journeys spanning the entirety of England, Scotland and Wales. Set to run from 06–12 January; the sale offers discounted fares on journeys booked between 13 January–25 March 2026. The sale will run from 06–12
UK: DfT Operator Appoints Chief Information Officer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 Mark Robinson has officially been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO) – the government body responsible for bringing all privately-owned train operators into public ownership in Great Britain. Robinson will handle the lead of DFTO’s digital, data and cybersecurity strategy, as well as provide a strategic overview
HS2 Achieves Peak Production Rate Across 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 HS2 has published a new set of figures outlining headway made by the project both above and below ground throughout 2025. The year, which included a fundamental reset for the infrastructure programme, saw a peak production rate, with 23 miles of deep-bore tunnels having been excavated on the opening section of
UK: Great British Rail Sale Offers Discounted Train Fares Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 31, 20250 The Great British Rail Sale will return next week, offering discounts on more than three million train tickets across England, Scotland and Wales. The week-long promotion will run from 6 to 12 January, with reduced fares available for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026 on thousands of routes. Nearly all
FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 29, 20250 FS Group and Certares have signed a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe. The agreement was announced in Paris on 29 December 2025 and provides for the creation of a joint venture alongside a targeted investment in Trenitalia France. Frecciarossa © FS Group The partnership is
Railway Staff Deliver Presents and Festive Cheer to Leeds Children’s Hospital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 A group of railway staff from Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER and Network Rail travelled to Leeds Children’s Hospital yesterday morning to spread Christmas cheer. The team, which departed from Leeds station shortly after 10:00, made their way through the city centre with an escort from West Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police
Merseyrail Launches New Pilot Trialling Contactless Ticketing Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced the introduction of a pilot for the next phase of a new, modern smart ticketing system on the Merseyrail network. The phase includes the implementation of contactless payment technology utilising bank cards and smart devices, representing a crucial step in the delivery of
Alstom to Overhaul 400 Southeastern Class 465 Bogies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 Alstom has been awarded a new 20 million (GBP) contract by Eversholt Rail to overhaul nearly 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 fleet. The project itself covers up to 398 power bogies across 97 four-car units, all of which are set to undergo a full mileage-based overhaul at Alstom’s Crewe Works
Avanti West Coast Launches Employee Suggestion Portal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20250 Avanti West Coast has announced the introduction of a new initiative that utilises technology to both capture and develop employee ideas. The programme, titled ‘Ignite a Change’, provides employees with a technology platform to submit suggestions on how business and customer experience may be improved. The new portal allows employees to submit
South Western Railway Trials Satellite-Based Wi-Fi Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a new trial of satellite-powered onboard Wi-Fi technology, utilising Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network to ensure connection across even the most remote portions of its network. Run in partnership with Angel Trains and Clarus Networks; the trial is being tested on a Class 444
Naylor Achieves DNO Approval for National Infrastructure Power Grid Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20250 Naylor ducting has officially earned DNO approval, a landmark achievement that positions us at the forefront of the UK’s national Power and Data infrastructure. This recognition is more than a milestone; it’s a powerful endorsement of the quality, reliability, and innovation that define the Naylor brand. With DNO approval, Naylor is now
Network Rail Names Partners Handling New Midlands Rail Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20250 Network Rail has confirmed the four partners that will both design and develop Midlands Rail Hub – a 1.75 billion GBP project to improve journeys, boost economic growth and provide stronger transport connections for people across the county. The Midlands Rail Hub Alliance, which consists of VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and
UK: 500 Passengers Apply to Trial New GPS-Based Ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20250 East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Transport UK have urged travellers to take part in a new digital ticketing trial utilising GPS-based technology. The trial, which has already seen 500 passengers apply to take part, will see new technology utilised to track journeys via mobile phone, automatically charging what is considered by
SWR Introduces 30th Arterio into Active Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the introduction of the 30th Arterio train into active service. The thirty Arterios now operate over 390 daily services, serving all 96 stations on SWR’s suburban network including Ascot, Barnes, Earlsfield, Feltham, Guilford, Hampton Court, Hounslow, Kingston, Putney, Reading, Richmond, Surbiton, Twickenham, Wimbledon and Woking. The
92% of UK Rail Users Claim Disruption Management is Worsening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 A new survey carried out by Great British Rail Replacement has found that 92% of rail customers feel that disruption management across the UK’s rail network is either worsening or not getting any better. The national survey asked over 1,500 UK rail users and non-users for their views on the current
RAIB Releases Report Detailing 2024 Buffer Collision at London Bridge Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released a report detailing an incident regarding a buffer stop collision at London Bridge station on 13 December 2024. The incident in question involved a Southern Railway passenger train striking the buffer stop on its arrival at platform 12 at London Bridge station at
DB Cargo UK Appoints New Engineering Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 DB Cargo UK has announced the official appointment of Wayne Miller as its new Engineering Director. Miller will begin his role in January 2026, at which point he will take up responsibility for DB Cargo UK’s three major engineering centres at Toton, Stoke and Crewe, in addition to the company’s maintenance
UK Government Calls for Evidence on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 The UK Government has called on anybody with either relevant experience or a special interest in the Railways Bill to submit their views in writing to the House of Commons Bill Committee. Evidence provided is set to be used as part of the first Committee meeting to discuss the new Railways
HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway. The structure was ‘slid’ into place over the course of a 17 hour-long operation consisting of a three-stage process to both assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of
Siemens Welcomes New Apprentices to Goole Rail Village Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 Siemens Mobility has welcomed 25 new individuals from across the UK and Ireland to its apprenticeship programme. The intake contributes to the 175 apprentices already on the programme and builds on the 150 who are already enrolled on different apprenticeship programmes. Siemens has welcomed 25 new apprentices to its Goole Rail Village ©
Grand Central Launches First Direct Services Between Seaham & London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20250 Open access operator Grand Central has announced the launch of the first-ever direct services between the town of Seaham, County Durham, and London. A celebration was held at Seaham station to mark the occasion, and was attended by local MP Grahame Morris, as well as other local councillors and businesses. The new
UK Rail Industry Launches New December 2025 Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20250 The UK rail network has introduced timetable changes across other parts of the national network, effective from Sunday 14 December 2025. Notably, changes on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) mark the most extensive revision to services on the corridor in more than ten years. This reflects a decade of investment
TfL Tube and Rail Fares to Rise from March 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20250 Transport for London (TfL) rail and tube fares are set to rise from March 2026, while bus and tram fares will remain frozen until July 2026. This announcement follows government expectations outlined in a 2.2 billion GBP multi-year funding deal. The agreement anticipates fare increases of inflation plus one percent (RPI+1),
88% of UK Rail Passengers Satisfied with Journey Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20250 The Rail Delivery Group has published the first set of results from the new Rail Customer Experience Survey (RCXS), which aims to provide a comprehensive and granular view of how passengers feel about the railway. Responses are collected from passengers en route to their destination, with those questioned asked to voice
Small First Steps Can Make a Big Difference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 ESOS assessments carried out in the manufacturing sector have highlighted that energy efficiency can often be improved across industrial compressed air. Andy Jones, managing director of Mattei, talks through some practical first steps. Insight from the ESOS assessments carried out among manufacturing businesses suggests that compressed air is often an area where energy
Siemens Mobility Publishes 2025 Social Value Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Siemens Mobility has officially published its 2025 Social Value Report, which celebrates a year of nationwide impact delivered through people, partners and presence in communities across the UK. The company spreads its contributions across education, employment, wellbeing, the environment and responsible procurement. Siemens Mobility’s report highlights its contributions to the UK © Siemens
Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Raises £100,000 for Charity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Alstom has announced that its Railway 200 event, The Greatest Gathering, officially raised over 100,000 GBP for charity. The event, which was held at the rolling stock manufacturer’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between 1–3 August 2025, saw the attendance of more than 40,000 visitors, all of which were able to witness
ORR Chief Executive John Larkinson to Leave in April Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Chief Executive John Larkinson has announced his retirement from his position. Larkinson will leave his post at the end of April 2026, with the Chair and Board set to begin the process of recruiting a successor imminently. Chief Executive, John Larkinson, said:I feel exceptionally fortunate to
Construction Resumed on HS2’s Longest Green Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 HS2’s longest green tunnel is a step closer to completion following the realignment of a key local road, allowing for the next phase of excavations. The new tunnel is set to stretch for a total of 2.7km, and is being built inside a shallow cutting near Greatworth, West Northamptonshire with a
Freightliner & Poterbrook to Introduce 150 Intermodal Wagons on UK Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Freightliner and Porterbrook have signed a new agreement that will see 150 new Intermodal Wagons enter service on the UK railway. The wagons, which will be built by WH Davis, are set to begin arriving in the first quarter of 2027. The wagons will begin entering service in Q1 2027 © Porterbrook They will
TfGM Launches Consultation on Future of Public Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a public consultation inviting people who live, work, travel, visit or study in Greater Manchester to help shape the future of the city region’s travel network by giving their views on the new GM Transport Strategy 2050, as well as the GM Transport
Trainline Rolls Out Suite of New Features in Largest Update Yet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 Ticketing platform Trainline has rolled out a suite of new features on its app designed to increase the information delivered to passengers as they face disruption across UK railways. The update comes ahead of what is typically considered as the yearly-peak-period for travel disruption across the country, with Delay Repay claims
UK: New Ravensthorpe Station to Open in 2028 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 Network Rail has announced the closure of Ravensthorpe station from Sunday 14 December to summer 2028 in order to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) work on a new, modernised station adjacent to its current location. The new station will be fully equipped with a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, as
Great British Railways Branding Officially Revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has officially unveiled the branding for Great British Railways (GBR) as landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament. The new logo and livery will be rolled out on trains, websites and at stations from spring 2026 – officially bringing the country’s railway together
UK Train Operators to Introduce Major Fleet Upgrades Across the Country Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 A number of publicly-owned operators have confirmed intentions to acquire new rolling stock in a series of major fleet upgrades across the United Kingdom. New investment plans from Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER, Southeastern and South Western Railway will see the delivery of a huge number of new units serving passengers up