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Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations for severe weather

08.01.2026

Network Rail Storm Goretti preparations ahead of 8/9 January

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades: Kent, Sussex, south London

08.01.2026

Network Rail infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and London

£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley at Heaton depot open day will headline a major public event in Newcastle this September, offering rare access to one of Britain’s oldest train depots

07.07.2025

Steam Locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley at Heaton Depot Open Day This September

Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley at Heaton depot open day will headline a major public event in Newcastle this September, offering rare access to one of Britain’s oldest train depots.
The 80 Class power car 69 restoration at Downpatrick Railway has reached several milestones, with renewed progress on bodywork, interior fittings, and structural elements

07.07.2025

80 Class Power Car 69 Restoration Progresses at Downpatrick

The 80 Class power car 69 restoration at Downpatrick Railway has reached several milestones, with renewed progress on bodywork, interior fittings, and structural elements.
Turntide Technologies has secured a major contract to provide LFP batteries for UK battery trains, powering a new fleet of sustainable intercity units for Hitachi Rail.

06.07.2025

LFP batteries for UK battery trains to boost rail innovation

Turntide Technologies has secured a major contract to provide LFP batteries for UK battery trains, powering a new fleet of sustainable intercity units for Hitachi Rail.
The Wrexham to Liverpool rail upgrade begins with major work at Padeswood, aiming to improve freight access and boost passenger services between North Wales and Merseyside

06.07.2025

Wrexham to Liverpool rail upgrade starts at Padeswood

The Wrexham to Liverpool rail upgrade begins with major work at Padeswood, aiming to improve freight access and boost passenger services between North Wales and Merseyside.
The Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade aims to transform digital infrastructure across key UK train routes, enhancing mobile access and enabling future-ready railway technologies through public-private partnership

06.07.2025

Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade to boost UK network

The Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade aims to transform digital infrastructure across key UK train routes, enhancing mobile access and enabling future-ready railway technologies through public-private partnership.
The Wilthorpe footpath crossing closure will remain in place for six months, as Network Rail responds to repeated misuse and growing public safety concerns in Barnsley.

06.07.2025

Wilthorpe footpath crossing closure extended due to safety risks

The Wilthorpe footpath crossing closure will remain in place for six months, as Network Rail responds to repeated misuse and growing public safety concerns in Barnsley.
The Railway 200 exhibition train Birmingham stop runs from July 8 to July 10, offering free entry and themed rail displays that inspire all ages.

06.07.2025

Railway 200 exhibition train Birmingham arrives July 8

The Railway 200 exhibition train Birmingham stop runs from July 8 to July 10, offering free entry and themed rail displays that inspire all ages.
Black Sabbath is headlining a huge weekend in Birmingham that also features major concerts, sports matches, and festivals attracting more than 200,000 visitors to the city between Friday and Sunday

04.07.2025

Black Sabbath Returns to Birmingham for Major Weekend Events

Black Sabbath is headlining a huge weekend in Birmingham that also features major concerts, sports matches, and festivals attracting more than 200,000 visitors to the city between Friday and Sunday.
A new solar power facility will soon supply energy for London Underground trains, covering 80 GWh per year as part of TfL’s mission to shift to 100% renewables by 2030.

04.07.2025

Solar Plant to Power London Underground Trains by 2026

A new solar power facility will soon supply energy for London Underground trains, covering 80 GWh per year as part of TfL’s mission to shift to 100% renewables by 2030.
Metro services between Hebburn and South Shields will close for five days in August as engineers carry out essential upgrades to overhead electrical systems

04.07.2025

Metro Services Suspended for Five Days for Power Line Work

Metro services between Hebburn and South Shields will close for five days in August as engineers carry out essential upgrades to overhead electrical systems.
LNER driver Mick Ingledew has ended a 46-year career with a farewell run from Newcastle to London, closing a legacy defined by dedication and passion for the railway

04.07.2025

LNER driver retires after 46 years and a final emotional journey

LNER driver Mick Ingledew has ended a 46-year career with a farewell run from Newcastle to London, closing a legacy defined by dedication and passion for the railway.
Work on the Liverpool–Wrexham route has officially started as the first step in delivering Network North Wales, following the confirmation of upgrades in the Padeswood area

04.07.2025

Network North Wales Project Begins with Padeswood Upgrade

Work on the Liverpool–Wrexham route has officially started as the first step in delivering Network North Wales, following the confirmation of upgrades in the Padeswood area.