Rail transport in the UK

In the UK, the most crowded trains have been identified, and almost all of them are London commuter routes, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom has successfully completed a major overhaul project for the bogies of the 390 Pendolino electric trains, operated by the UK’s Avanti West Coast, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Hitachi Rail is actively promoting the development of innovative battery technology for trains, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.

The transport and logistics company MEDLOG, a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is expanding its presence in the global market by acquiring the British Maritime Group, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.

Hitachi has reached a significant milestone in its contribution to the transformation of the UK’s rail network by launching its 300th train, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is prepared to reject permission for the construction of the £750 million Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange if the developer fails to provide additional information, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Network Rail will extend the lifespan of the historic Ouse Valley Viaduct by 180 years thanks to a major repair program that is already well underway, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled the first images of the interiors of its new Aurora train fleet, set to redefine passenger experiences on the railway, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

A new locomotive maintenance center has been opened in Tonbridge, UK, by GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the country’s leading rail freight operators, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The UK is preparing to implement the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 on the East Coast, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

In September, work will begin in the UK to replace a railway bridge on the Manchester-Leeds route over the M62 motorway in Castleton, near Rochdale, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The British railway company TransPennine Express has begun testing innovative solar control films on the windows of its Class 185 diesel trains, developed by Siemens Mobility, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.