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HS2 peak production rate and 2025 construction progress

04.01.2026

HS2 peak production rate: 2025 progress and next steps

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order: Irish Rail buys 20 trains

04.01.2026

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order adds 20 trains for Irish Rail

HS2 Water Orton viaducts: Delta junction spans completed

02.01.2026

HS2 Water Orton viaducts mark a Delta junction milestone

20.10.2025

Highland railway line upgrade strengthens Scotland’s transport future

Network Rail has begun a £4. 5 million upgrading programme at the Highland rail link, upgrading one of Scotland’s scenic and busiest rail routes.

19.10.2025

Rail Services Suspended Between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

Shrewsbury-Wolverhampton rail links were closed on Sunday, October 19, due to necessary engineering activity, although there were links maintained by the operators with coordinated replacement buses.

18.10.2025

Rail upgrade works improve Dorset’s railway reliability

Network Rail is set to start crucial rail upgrade works in Dorset this November to secure the embankment at Hamworthy, tighten long-term rail resilience around the sidings at Poole, and improve drainage.

17.10.2025

DRL train fleet transforms London’s urban transport system

The new DRL train fleet is a big highlight in London’s transport network since it brings Hitachi Rail’s digital CBTC signalling to maximize safety, capacity, and passenger comfort.

17.10.2025

East Kilbride line welcomes first electric train test run

The East Kilbride line has been at an important milestone with an electric train successfully undergoing its initial test trip from Glasgow, showcasing the fruits of a £144 million modernization program.

15.10.2025

Knorr-Bremse to Overhaul Sanitary Systems on Pendolino Trains in the UK

Knorr-Bremse has signed a long-term agreement for the overhaul and modernization of the sanitary installations of the Pendolino trains of Alstom and has strengthened its leadership in the UK market.

15.10.2025

British operator c2c boosts ridership thanks to Pay as you Go

c2c, the British operator, has seen a considerable growth in the number of passengers after introducing the Pay as you Go system that facilitates easy payment of fares using bank cards and mobile technology.

14.10.2025

Arriva Expands Its Presence in the UK Market

Arriva is growing its UK market presence with the acquisition of RTS Infrastructure with the view of deepening its hold in the transport sector and enriching new infrastructure projects.

14.10.2025

Hybrid Locomotive Stadler Class 93 Enters Service in the UK

The hybrid locomotive Stadler Class 93 started full service on Britain’s West Coast line, showing the effectivity and the environmentally friendly potential of the new generation of traction in the rail sector.

13.10.2025

Railway 200 Celebrates Two Centuries of Rail Innovation

Railway 200 celebrates 200 years of rail history as the Inspiration train arrives in Glasgow, challenging people to discover how the railway created Britain’s history and will power its future.

12.10.2025

Llandudno–Liverpool rail service to launch in 2026

The Liverpool–Llandudno railway service will commence in May 2026, providing a quicker connection between Merseyside and North Wales.

12.10.2025

Network Rail Christmas Upgrade Causes Major Travel Disruption

Network Rail will undertake a £26m overhaul at Hanslope Junction this Christmas, suspending train traffic between Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Rugby while staff install new main infrastructure and bring the West Coast Main Line up to modern times.