Rail transport in the UK

A train collision in Wales left one person dead and 15 injured after two trains collided. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

HS2 has released photos of the carriages that will feature the most comfortable seats in the UK. The Department for Transport will soon announce detailed plans for the network’s development.

The first Siemens Mobility train for the Piccadilly line has arrived in London, beginning a new era. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Northern Introduces Fuel-Saving Innovations for Diesel Trains. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The audio guide launched by Thameslink helps visually impaired passengers navigate trains more confidently, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The automated metro DLR, an essential part of London’s transport network, will continue to be managed by KeolisAmey, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Tesco’s new rail route aims to improve logistics while reducing emissions. The company has launched its 10th rail route in collaboration with Direct Rail Services and Maritime Transport, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Women train drivers are becoming an essential part of the railway workforce in the UK. South Western Railway (SWR) has launched a new campaign aimed at increasing the number of women in the role of train drivers, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler unveiled a new hybrid freight locomotive for the UK, which became a key highlight of the event, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

American company Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. , has signed a five-year contract with the UK rail infrastructure operator Network Rail for the supply of turnouts and rail crossings, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

London is preparing to update its tram fleet: major global manufacturers Alstom, CAF, Hitachi Rail, and Stadler have been invited to participate in the tender for the supply of new trams, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.

The passenger company Arriva Group has presented the British government with a plan to reform the railways, aimed at improving their performance, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.