Chris Burchell Appointed Chair of RSSB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Chris Burchell as its new Chair. Burchell will begin his new role on 01 January 2026, following his current position as Managing Director of SSEN Distribution at SSE plc. Burchell currently serves as the Managing Director of SSEN Distribution at
30 South-East Stations to Receive PAYG Capabilities This Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 The Rail Delivery Group has confirmed that 30 additional National Rail stations across the South-East will receive contactless pay-as-you-go (PAYG) technology starting from 14 December 2025. The Group also recently announced that a further 20 stations across Greater Anglia will follow from summer 2026 – including both Stansted and Southend airports. 30
Liverpool City Region to Invest £1.6 Billion in Public Transport Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has unveiled plans for a new 1.6 billion GBP investment into the region’s public transport network that will see the construction of a slew of new railway stations, the implementation of rapid transit links and improved smart ticketing system across the network. The investment, the
Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: How Portaramp Meets PRM TSI and NTSN Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 Travel should be safe and accessible for everyone — including passengers with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, older people, or anyone who finds boarding trains difficult. Rail operators around the world must ensure that all passengers can travel safely and independently. Accessibility and safety standards for rail systems are defined by: PRM TSI (Technical
Introducing Yeltech’s Wireless Temperature Sensor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 Precision you can trust. Data you can act on. Maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations starts with accurate temperature monitoring. Yeltech’s Wireless Temperature Sensor delivers real-time data you can depend on whether you’re monitoring assets indoors, outdoors, or in challenging environments. Why Choose Our Wireless Temperature Sensor? Accurate Performance in Extreme Conditions Measure temperatures from –40°C to
Network Rail Delivers Hydrogen by Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 Network Rail, in collaboration with Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time along Britain’s rail network. The journey saw freight operator Freightliner carry a train of gas containers from Doncaster to High Marnham at Network Rail’s Test Tracks site in Tuxford. The event marked the first delivery of hydrogen
TfL Rolls Out Automatic Lift Fault Reports Across Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 A third of lifts across Transport for London’s (TfL) tube network are now capable of sending automatic out-of-service reports, with real-time updates sent to journey planning tools. The update allows those seeking step-free access to plan their journeys accordingly. Automatic reporting will be rolled out on lifts across the network over the
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Advance Plans for Direct UK–Germany Rail Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to develop proposals for a direct high-speed rail service between the UK and Germany. This marks a further step towards restoring cross-border routes through the Channel Tunnel beyond France, Belgium and the Netherlands. This week, the two operators signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
TfGM Unveils 2050 Rail Network Transformation Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has outlined a new framework that aims to transform its rail system over the course of the next thirty years. The new plan, entitled ‘On the Right Track for Growth: A 2050 Vision for the Future of Rail in Greater Manchester’, sets out a roadmap to
First Aurora Train Enters Service on Midland Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20250 The first train from Transport UK and East Midlands Railway’s (EMR) new 400 million GBP Aurora fleet has officially entered service, taking its inaugural trip from Sheffield at 07:00 this morning. Bound for London; the service gave customers their first experience of the new fleet, which were designed and developed by
Weighwell Retains RISQS Accreditation for Third Consecutive Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20250 Weighwell Strengthens Its Rail Industry Credentials with Ongoing RISQS Audited Status Weighwell Engineering Ltd is pleased to confirm that we have once again maintained our “RISQS Audited” accreditation, with successful audits completed in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This continued achievement demonstrates our long-term commitment to safety and compliance across the UK
Transport for London Confirms Christmas Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20250 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans for travel across the capital over the festive period – with the vast majority of services running as normal between Saturday 20 December and Monday 05 January 2026. However, despite the near-full schedule, there will be a handful of planned closure and service changes,
Network Rail Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead as Crews Tackle Christmas Jigsaw Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 Passengers looking to travel to and from London Euston have been advised to plan journeys in advance as Network Rail prepares to tackle a project dubbed as ‘Britain’s Biggest Christmas Jigsaw’. The works, which will begin on Christmas Eve, will see Network Rail teams replace 130 track pieces across Hanslope Junction,
Making Rail Travel Safe for Passengers with Reduced Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 Safe Boarding and Disembarking: Our Priority Travel should empower and connect, not create barriers. For passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), the most critical part of any journey is boarding and leaving the train safely. These moments require careful planning, reliable equipment, and trained staff to ensure that passengers can travel with
British Steel Awarded £35 Million High-Speed Rail Contract in Turkey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20250 British Steel has been awarded a major contract for Turkey’s high-speed rail network, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The contract will see British Steel supply 35 million GBP worth of rail products for the project connecting Mersin with Adana, Osmaniye & Gaziantep, and is in addition to a similarly-sized
Southeastern’s First Renovated Class 376 Electrostar Re-Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20250 Alstom, Southeastern and Eversholt Rail have announced that the first of a fleet of renovated Class 376 Electrostar units has now re-entered passenger service between North Kent and South East London. The train – No. 37602 – has received both an interior and exterior makeover, and is one of 36 trains
TfGM Exploring Plans to Bring Trams to Stockport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced prospective plans to turn an underused rail line running through Denton into a new extension that would bring trams to Stockport. Now actively under consideration; plans include a ‘core’ extension from the existing Metrolink stop at East Didsbury to Stockport town centre, as well
British Transport Police to Trial Live Facial Recognition Technology in London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 The British Transport Police (BTP) has announced trials of Live Facial Recognition (LFT) technology at railway stations across London. Set to commence in the coming weeks; the pilot will run for six months at a number of transport hubs in the capital and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology
TfL App Introduces New Real-Time Line Status Notification System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a number of additional new features to its TfL Go app which aim to further inform customers about their prospective journeys. Updates include a new real-time line status notification system, which alerts customers to any potential disruption, as well as a redesign of information relating
DfT Appoints Alex Hynes as New CEO of Department for Transport Operator Limited Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes as new Chief Executive of the Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO). Hynes has been selected to lead the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), supporting the government in its initiative to improve services for
ORR Expands on Future Responsibilities Alongside Introduction of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road has expanded on its role within the creation and officiating of Great British Railways (GBR) during a Transport Committee Meeting at Parliament this morning. The panel delved into the potential effectiveness of GBR as an operator, ORR’s expected role in its regulation, feasibility and the
UK: Multiple East Coast Main Line Trains Use Digital Signalling for the First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20250 Testing along the East Coast Main Line has seen the hitting of a new milestone with the UK’s first instance of two trains operating with the European Train Control System (ETCS) on an inter-city main line simultaneously. Network Rail has thanked passengers travelling south of Peterborough for their patience after work
Five Ways Innovation Can Unlock Rail Funding in the GBR Era Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 A New Chapter for UK Rail? As the UK rail industry transitions into the Great British Railways (GBR) era, the funding landscape is shifting. Traditional mechanisms like Schedule 8 penalties are being rethought, and the business case for innovation is no longer as clear-cut as it once was. For the UK’s SMEs
Rail Fares Across England to Freeze Until 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 Rail fares in England are set to freeze for the first time in 30 years following an official announcement at the upcoming Budget on 26 November 2025. Season, peak and off-return peak ticket prices will remain at their current cost through to March 2027. The move will see fare prices frozen until
CrossCountry RMT Members to Strike Across December Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 RMT has announced that its members will take strike action on CrossCountry services throughout December following a breakdown in negotiations regarding pay, staffing and ‘previously agreed commitments’. The union has stated that it has ‘tried repeatedly for months to reach a negotiated settlement’, with no mutually-agreed upon outcome having been found
Festive Travel Disruption Expected Across Manchester as Unite Members Strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20250 Manchester is expected to be hit with severe travel disruption this festive season as Unite has announced strike action to take place from Friday 05 December to Sunday 07 December. The action, which will impact routes including those to and from the city’s Christmas markets, has been called due to tram
Building Resilience Means Strengthening the Old While Designing the New Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20250 By John Fagan, Global Rail Leader at Arup Infrastructure investment is set to reach a record high, a welcome sign of confidence in the nation’s future. But behind the headline, assessment is needed as to where that investment is being allocated. Currently, the UK continues to suffer from the consequences of
Approval for DLR Thamesmead Extension Anticipated in UK Budget Statement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 As part of the upcoming Budget statement, the UK Government is expected to give its formal backing to the extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) into Thamesmead in south-east London. The plan aims to create a new branch line off the existing Beckton line, starting at Gallions Reach and running
Knorr-Bremse and VTG to Introduce Introduce New iWagons in the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 A new long-term framework agreement has been signed by both Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK for the exclusive supply of FreightControl Sentinel Systems. The agreement, which has been valued in a ‘double-digit million-EUR range’, will see Knorr-Bremse deliver at least 2,000 wagon sets equipped with its technology to VTG Rail UK
East West Rail Unveils Phase Two Plans for Oxford–Cambridge Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 The next phase of the implementation of East West Rail has been revealed, as the project has confirmed it is exploring an expansion of the proposed frequency of trains from three or four per hour to five. One of Britain’s most significant transport projects; East West Rail forms a key part
UK: Tap-In, Tap-Out Payments Coming to 50 South East Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the rollout of tap-in and tap-out contactless payments on journeys to both London’s Stansted and Southend Airports. The expansion of the existing service, which will go live on 14 December, will allow travellers across the South East to use contactless payments to travel to
Hotshot Thermal Imaging Train to Prevent Delays on SWR Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have announced trials of new thermal imaging technology that aims to help prevent delays to train journeys. Hotshot, a newly-christened Class 450 train fitted with cameras to monitor track conditions, will soon begin operating along routes across the south west of England, allowing engineers
UK Rail Industry to Expand Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The UK rail industry has announced both the expansion of the eligibility criteria and the simplification of the application process for the Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC). The card, which offers a third off rail travel for cardholders and one accompanying adult, will have its eligibility expanded across two phases in 2026
Peninsula Transport Debuts Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot at Paddington Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The UK has debuted its very-first train to utilise pilot ‘next generation’ Wi-Fi technology. GWR’s Intercity Express Train, which was developed by Peninsula Transport in partnership with Motion Applied, Great Western Railway (GWR), Network Rail, and Hitachi, made its debut alongside a Formula 1 car today (17 November 2025) at London
Network Rail Carries Out UK’s First Low-Carbon Track Renewal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20250 A collaboration between Network Rail, Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) and VolkerRail has seen the replacement of 1,150 yards of plain line track replaced with low carbon materials – marking the completion of UK’s first low-carbon track renewal project. The track combines green steel rail, low-carbon concrete, recycled ballast and renewable biofuelled
TfL Temporarily Withdraws New DLR Trains from Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20250 Transport for London’s (TfL) Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has temporarily withdrawn its new B23 trains from service following the identification of a braking issue. The trains were manufactured by CAF and entered service only last month. They have been taken out of operation as a precautionary measure after one unit experienced
Siemens Mobility Opens New £6 Million Train Modification and Upgrade Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20250 Siemens Mobility has officially opened a new 6 million GBP Multi-Functional Centre at its Kings Heath Depot in Northampton. The new facility aims to provide increased capabilities for modifications and upgrades to the UK’s passenger train fleet, including interior refurbishments such as a number of improvements to seating, toilets, luggage stacks
Govia Thameslink Railway Begins 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20250 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced the opening of application for young engineers to apply for its 2026 intake of apprentices. Vacancies for the positions are now live as the operator has begun its latest recruitment drive. Aspiring engineers will learn how to maintain GTR’s large fleet of trains © Govia Thameslink Railway The
EMR’s First Aurora Train Enters Service in December Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20250 Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have announced that the first Aurora train from EMR’s new 400 million GBP fleet will enter service this December. The 33 train bi-mode trains will be equipped with extra seating, improved air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, plug sockets and customer information screens. The new trains provide
SWR Announces Fare Sale Across West of England Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20250 South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a sale on a number of off-peak tickets making up its West of England timetable in celebration of its return to a full service. SWR and Network Rail have announced that the timetable will return to an hourly service between London Waterloo and Exeter St
ScotRail Launches Procurement for New Suburban Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20250 ScotRail has issued a major contract notice for the launch of a new suburban train fleet via the Procurement Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. Interested parties are being invited to tender for the opportunity which aims to put trains into operation in the early 2030s. Class 385 electric train © ScotRail The acquired trains will
Track & Signalling Upgrades Set for Manchester Piccadilly Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20250 Network Rail has announced investments of almost 8 million GBP to improve tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station. The upgrades will be the first carried out since the 1980s, and will see the replacement of 11 sets of points, renewal of 9,000m of cabling,
Yeltech Is Heading to RIN Harrogate 2025! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20250 We’re excited to announce that Yeltech will be attending the upcoming Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) event in Harrogate on Thursday, 13 November 2025. This event brings together rail professionals, infrastructure specialists, and technology innovators from across the UK to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest advancements shaping the future of the rail industry. At Yeltech, we
UK: £320 Million Signalling Upgrade Complete between Farncombe and Petersfield Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20250 Network Rail has announced the completion of a 320 million GBP signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield – marking the end of one of the most significant investments made on the Portsmouth Direct Line to date. The modernisation of the section of line has seen a transfer of control from several
Amey Awarded Position on Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20250 Amey has been awarded a position on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a three-year period. Acting as a supplier on the framework; Amey will deliver ecology advisory services throughout the rail network in the Wales and West region in order to maintain compliance and identify opportunities to
Alstom Opens New Overhaul and Repair Facility at Crewe Works Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20250 Alstom has announced the official opening of its new train component overhaul and repair facility at its Crewe Works site. The site has received a new area for refurbishment heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, as well as a suite of new offices as part of a multi-million GBP investment
Greater Manchester to Introduce Simplified Fare Scheme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20250 New rail fares are set to be introduced in Greater Manchester this December as part of the first wave of the UK Government’s fare transformation. From Sunday 7 December; passengers travelling throughout the city-region on the day will be offered either an Anytime or an Off-peak ticket, reducing the number of
Lumo Announces Search for Team Members Ahead of Euston to Stirling Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20250 Open access operator Lumo has announced a slew of opportunities to join the company ahead of the launch of its new daily services between London Euston and Stirling. The new route, which will offer up to ten services per day Monday to Saturday (eight on Sundays), is set to begin operation
Great British Railways Advances with Landmark Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20250 The UK government is introducing legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned organisation intended to simplify the management of Britain’s rail system and “place passengers before profits.” The Railways Bill, laid before Parliament on 5 November, will merge responsibility for track and train operations under a single
UK: Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with SWR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20250 Alstom has signed a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) to provide comprehensive support for the operator’s fleet of Class 701 Arterio trains. The 66 million GBP (76 million EUR) contract will see Alstom supply technical support for 750 Aventra trains operating across
UK: Passenger Journeys Increase by 7% in Q2 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20250 The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has published new statistics regarding the use of Great Britain’s network between April and June 2025 (Q2). The report analyses the volume of passenger journeys, kilometres and revenue across the mainline rail network, with new reports released quarterly. Passenger journeys have increased by 7% when
Essential Repair Works Completed at Whitefield Metrolink Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester has announced the completion of repair works at the Whitefield Metrolink Tunnel. Essential beam replacement works were carried out on site between Saturday 25 and Thursday 30 October and saw a temporary pause of all tram services. Essential works were carried out between 25 and 30 October © Transport
Transport Secretary Issues Statement on Knife Attack Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has released a statement following a knife attack on an 18:25 LNER service from Doncaster to London Kings Cross this past Saturday. The mass stabbing left 10 people wounded, with nine suffering life-threatening injuries. Two suspects were arrested on the scene. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said:My thoughts are
Avanti West Coast Confirms Train Derailment in Cumbria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 Rail services between England and Scotland are facing major disruption after an Avanti West Coast train derailed early this morning near Shap in Cumbria. The incident involved the 04:28 Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to London Euston, which was reported to have derailed at around 06:10. Emergency services are attending
GPS-Based Ticketing Trials Expanded Across North of England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the latest extension of its location-based digital ticketing trial to include Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster, starting today (03 November). Over 2000 journeys have been made using the technology thus far on trials on a selection of existing Northern and East Midlands Railway
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme to improve rail infrastructure across Birmingham and the wider region. The alliance comprises VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis and Siemens Mobility, working alongside Network Rail to design and develop
Network Rail Signs MOU with Met Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Met Office to speed up processes related to weather-based research. The MOU will reduce the time needed to commission research from months to days, with work including research on probabilistic weather forecasting, as well as understanding the links between earthwork
TfL Encourages Headphone Use in New Ad Campaign Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20250 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new campaign encouraging passengers to be considerate to others around them when using personal devices to play content. The new campaign, which comes as new TfL research shows that 70% of 1,000 surveyed customers stated they find loud music and speaker phone calls a
Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment of over 6 million GBP, as transport leaders have confirmed a pipeline of ‘rapid transit’ schemes for the future. Funding for the expansion has been signed off by the Bee
Alstom to Assist in Introduction of Class 175 Trains for GWR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20250 Alstom has signed a new Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with Great Western Railway (GWR) to assist in the introduction of 26 Class 175 trains across its network in the South West of England. The eight-year agreement is valued at around 75 million GBP, and will see Alstom provide
Network Rail Issues August Bank Holiday Travel Advisory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20250 Network Rail has advised that although the British rail network will be operational over the August bank holiday weekend (23–25 August), passengers should check their journeys before travelling. A number of engineering and essential upgrade works will also take place this coming weekend as part of 261 projects across the country
GWR Battery-Electric Train Achieves World Record with 200 Miles on a Single Charge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20250 A Great Western Railway (GWR) battery-electric train has set a new world distance record of 200 miles, the furthest distance travelled by a train of its kind on a single charge. The trip, which was taken to commemorate Railway 200 celebrations, started at the Reading Train Care Depot and travelled to
Hull Trains Offers Free Travel for Coldplay Fans This August Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20250 Coldplay fans attending the band’s concerts at Hull’s Craven Park on 18 & 19 August will be offered free travel with Hull Trains as the company unveils new livery for the special occasion. Fans with a valid ticket will be able to travel for free on a number of selected ‘Speed
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS Installation on Class 66 Fleet at Toton Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 DB Cargo UK has commenced installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives at its Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. The work forms part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, which is linked to the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast
HS2 Prepares Bridge for Placement Over Birmingham Ring Road Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 An HS2 engineering team is making preparations for the placement of a 112m long, 1,632 tonne steel bridge over a section of Birmingham’s ring road, Lawley Middleway, this August. The work will be delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and bridge contractor, Mammoet. Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place
UK: ORR Approves New Lea Green Station & Car Park Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised a number of upgrades to Lea Green station in Merseyside, including a new station building and new multi-storey car park, which will double parking capacity at the station. The works form part of a larger project which includes the overall improvement of
Porterbrook Showcases HydroFLEX at Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 Attendees at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering this past weekend were treated to a tour of HydroFLEX, the UK’s first and only hydrogen-ready heavy rail passenger train from Porterbrook. The event allowed visitors to take a full tour of the train’s hydrochamber, as well as take part in a number of interactive activities
UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has now been completed, enabling electric TransPennine Express (TPE) trains to run from Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge and Church Fenton to York. The work forms part of the 11 billion GBP government-funded TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), which aims to reduce journey times
TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract that could be worth up to 1.6 billion GBP over a 12-year period. The contract will support the continued operation and development of the Metrolink network, as well as improvements to rail accessibility across the city
Once in a Lifetime: The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 With Railway 200 celebrations taking place up and down the country, all eyes have been firmly fixed on Alstom in recent months as the world-famous manufacturer has been set to open the doors of its Litchurch Lane site to the public for the first time in almost 50 years for
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
Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT ‘Prince’ Appears at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Today marks the beginning of Alstom’s sold-out charity event, the Greatest Gathering, which takes place at its rolling stock factory on Litchurch Lane in Derby. The event, which forms part of a year-long celebration of Railway 200, runs from 1–3 August, and will see the largest gathering of rolling stock from
‘Blue Peter’ Showcased at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Today marks the beginning of Alstom’s sold-out charity event, the Greatest Gathering, which takes place at its rolling stock factory on Litchurch Lane in Derby. The event, which forms part of a year-long celebration of Railway 200, runs from 1–3 August, and will see the largest gathering of rolling stock from
VIDEO: HS2 Showcases Train Interior Mockup at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 HS2 Ltd has revealed the concept designs for the interior of its Class 895 high-speed trains. The unveiling is taking place at The Greatest Gathering, a large-scale public exhibition hosted at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works from 1–3 August 2025. This is part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, marking two
‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ Showcased at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Today marks the beginning of Alstom’s sold-out charity event, the Greatest Gathering, which takes place at its rolling stock factory on Litchurch Lane in Derby. The event, which forms part of a year-long celebration of Railway 200, runs from 1–3 August, and will see the largest gathering of rolling stock from
BR Class 08 D3802 at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Today marks the beginning of Alstom’s sold-out charity event, the Greatest Gathering, which takes place at its rolling stock factory on Litchurch Lane in Derby. The event, which forms part of a year-long celebration of Railway 200, runs from 1–3 August, and will see the largest gathering of rolling stock from
IN PICTURES: Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 From 1-3 August, Alstom is opening the doors to its Derby Litchurch Lane rolling stock factory to display both historic and modern trains at the Greatest Gathering. The event is part of the Railway 200 celebrations, marking 200 years of Britain’s modern railway. Included on display is the Class 93 tri-mode locomotive
Locomotion No. 1 Showcased at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Today marks the beginning of Alstom’s sold-out charity event, the Greatest Gathering, which takes place at its rolling stock factory on Litchurch Lane in Derby. The event, which forms part of a year-long celebration of Railway 200, runs from 1–3 August, and will see the largest gathering of rolling stock from
Alstom Prepares to Welcome 40,000 for The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 Alstom is set to welcome roughly 40,000 rail enthusiasts from across the globe this weekend once doors open for The Greatest Gathering – the world’s largest gathering of both historic and modern trains to date. Hosted at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works site, the three-day, sold-out charity event forms part of
ORR Finds London to Channel Tunnel Link Performance Improvements from 2024 to 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 Train performance along the high speed route from London to the Channel Tunnel (HS1) has seen an significant improvement in performance, according to a new report published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Improvements by London St. Pancras High Speed were found to have been satisfactory despite an increase
Busy Birmingham as Fans Travel to Pay Respects to Ozzy Osbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 All three main Birmingham stations – Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill – will see high levels of congestion today as people travel to witness the funeral cortege for Ozzy Osbourne. Thousands of fans are expected to descend on the city centre to pay their final respects
New CPS Report Warns of Potential Risks with Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 A new CPS (Centre for Policy Studies) report has warned of Great British Railways (GBR)’s potential to ‘morph into the ghost of British Rail’ if ministers do not develop a long-term vision for its use. The report, ‘Rail’s Last Chance: A four-point plan to save the railways’ by rail expert and
ORR Approves Additional East Coast Main Line Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved a number of additional services for three open access operators either extending or adding to existing services on the East Coast Main Line (ECML). Services will begin in December 2025 and see extra direct rail links for East Coast Trains Limited (Lumo),
HS2 to Showcase Class 895 Concept Model at The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 HS2 has announced that those attending Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend (1-3 August) will be among the very first to receive an exclusive tour of a life-sized model carriage fitted to reflect the concept design for its Class 895 train. The display aims to showcase the collaborative
SYSTRA to Assist in UK Transition to FRMCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20250 SYSTRA UK and Ireland has announced it will be assist the Rail Safety and Standards Boards (RSSB) in the UK’s switch to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). The new system is set to replace the country’s existing GSM-R system, with SYSTRA now set to provide both a strategy and
East Midlands Railway Launches 2025 Summer Sale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20250 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its 2025 Summer Sale promotion, which is offering up to 50% off selected Advance tickets across its network. Journeys in the sale include routes to and from London, Manchester, Liverpool and Norwich. Services in the sale include routes to and from London, Manchester and Norwich © East
Locomotive Legends: Five Films Set on the Rails Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 Cars, boats, planes, when you think of the most common modes of transportation portrayed on the silver screen, your mind would most likely turn straight to any of aforementioned forms of travel (or some kind of space-ship, but that doesn’t count because nobody wants to think about Jason X). Really; there
UK: EMR Unveils First Refurbished Class 158 Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has revealed the new look of its first refurbished Class 158 train. The train’s introduction marks a milestone in EMR’s 60 million GBP plan to improve its regional fleet and deliver modern on-board experiences for passengers across the East Midlands on its . The upgraded train’s introduction marks
New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK. LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern have worked with Network Rail to launch a joint initiative that plans to provide more options to passengers looking to travel across the North
UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The Agreement, which establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA’s long-term strategic technology partner for its Supertram network, will see Hitachi Rail support the renewal of integral Supertram systems, providing a number of digital
Network Rail Appoints Jeremy Westlake as Chief Executive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 Network Rail has announced its appointment of Jeremy Westlake, current Chief Financial Officer, as its new Chief Executive. Westlake will replace Sir Andrew Haines on 20 October following a transition period in which they will work alongside each other. Jeremy Westlake will officially step into the position on 20 October © Network Rail Following
UK: Okehampton Interchange Station Begins to Take Shape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20250 Network Rail has released a series of images showing the first six months of progress on the new Okehampton Interchange station. The station, which is set to open in 2026, is the latest addition to the Dartmoor Line, which connects West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter. The staton is set
New Survey Aims to Gauge Passenger Satisfaction on British Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 A new survey has been launched that aims to gauge passenger satisfaction across Britain’s railway. The survey, which is set to be the biggest in history, will see roughly ten thousand passengers a month asked their views on the rail network whilst en route to their destination, with an aim of
c2c to Come Into Public Ownership This Sunday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20250 This coming Sunday (20 July) will see c2c’s rail services come under public ownership, the second transition of its kind to be completed in the United Kingdom following South Western Railway’s move this past May. The move forms part of Government plans to establish Great British Railways, which aims to bring
UK and Germany to Collaborate on Direct Train Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20250 The UK Government has formally agreed to work with Germany on plans for direct train services between the two countries. The agreement was set out in a new Bilateral Treaty on Thursday 17 July by the UK Prime Minister and German Chancellor Merz. It includes establishing a joint taskforce to explore
Resetting HS2: Learning from the Past to Build the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20250 The UK’s HS2 project promises faster journeys, new economic opportunities, and relief for the increasingly congested West Coast Main Line. However, its delivery has been fraught with challenges that must be acknowledged and overcome to realise these benefits. To address the issues, the UK Transport Committee held a parliamentary session with
Steam Locomotive Selected as Hogwarts Express for New Harry Potter TV Series Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20250 A heritage steam locomotive from Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has been chosen to appear as the Hogwarts Express in the forthcoming Harry Potter television series. The locomotive, Wightwick Hall, is a BR (Western Region) 4-6-0 5MT steam engine, numbered 6989. It was originally rescued from Barry Island scrapyard in 1978 by a
UK: Midland Main Line Electrification Project Paused Again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20250 Local leaders across the East Midlands have expressed strong concern following the UK Government’s decision to indefinitely pause the next phase of electrification on the Midland Main Line (MML). The move, announced as part of the current Spending Review, shifts investment to unspecified projects elsewhere, leaving no new rail enhancements planned