Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs trains in southeast England under the Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express brands, has treated its entire fleet of 2,700 carriages, as well as stations and staff […]
Since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic struck, and lockdown began, heritage railways have effectively been closed, with fundraising activities, gala weekends and even normal running suspended or cancelled. That has caused major financial problems for most […]
The government has released its latest advice to travellers as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues. In line with earlier advice, it suggests that public transport should be avoided where possible, with walking, cycling and even […]
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has opened up a new electrified freight route between Daventry International Railfreight Terminal (DIRFT) and Mossend Yard, Motherwell, near Glasgow. This allowed the use of one of the company’s Class 88 […]
Railway maintenance isn’t always planned. Often, it is totally unexpected and then the maintenance crews have to respond quickly to get the railway up and running as soon as possible. That’s just what happened on […]
As the main civil engineering works to build the Britain’s new high-speed line get underway, HS2 has announced that it will be creating ‘greener’ construction sites – reducing emissions and controlling air quality – by […]
Stephanie Evans has joined the train operator as its new environment and energy manager. She has previously worked for two universities and facilities management firm NORSE in environment management roles. She joins just as Greater […]
Despite the restrictions imposed by Coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing requirements, Porterbrook, PCMS, Great Western Railway, Bombardier and DB Cargo (supported by ROG) successfully complete a programme of tests of the European Train Control System (ETCS) […]
A new fleet of 25 Prolectric ProLight solar lighting towers has been purchased by Sunbelt Rental Rail – the new name for A-Plant Rail – to provide a silent, clean, carbon-free off-grid solution to temporary […]
The world’s first hydrogen-powered trains in passenger service have successfully concluded their trial programme after 530 days and more than 180,000 kilometres of service. A pair of Alstom Coradia iLint trains that have been running […]
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