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Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train
Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of the trial on Transpennine routes this summer.
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General Interest
First Minister to lead Levenmouth opening
The return of rail services to Levenmouth for the first time in more than five decades will be celebrated...
High Speed Rail
Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed
Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the halfway point, marking a significant milestone...
Rail Safety News
RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2023
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December...
Rail People News
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New Rail training facility supports future talent
Telent’s Rail Engineering team are thrilled to announce the opening of a new Rail FTNx Reference Model at its training facility in Chorley.
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Travel
Londoners reminded to make the most of discounts as Friday off-peak fares trial ends this week
Transport for London (TfL) is reminding people that an innovative three-month trial of off-peak fares...
Train Operating Companies
New Greater Anglia timetable starts on Sunday 2 June
Improvements include more services and Norwich to London services now on average 6 minutes faster...
Technology
SilverRail integrates with Google for rail search
SilverRail, the B2B rail technology company that makes it easy for any retailer to sell...
General Interest
Plaque unveiled at Highams Park station to mark station’s rich history
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at Highams Park station to mark the 150th anniversary...
Stations
Behind the scenes of TPE’s new timetable
TransPennine Express (TPE) is showing how its timetable is created ahead of changes to some...
Careers
QTS Group empowers Future Rail experts at industry event
National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted its ‘The Future of Rail’ event at its headquarters...
General Interest
Northern using artificial intelligence to count the number of passengers on region’s trains
The train operator has deployed an Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) algorithm – which tests show...
High Speed Rail
HS2: Mark Wild named new CEO of Britain’s high-speed rail project
Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to...
Stadler has built half of the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet
The project to manufacture and supply new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro...
£20 million rail bridge rebuild will see M62 closures
Network Rail is investing more than £20 million in rebuilding a major railway bridge...
Grade II listed Wigan bridge to be raised for railway electrification
Network Rail is raising the height of a Grade II listed bridge to allow...
The Elizabeth line continues to transform travel in London on its two-year anniversary
Two years on from the official opening of the transformational Elizabeth line, Transport for...
Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train
Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which...
Midland Main Line prepares to turn power on to new electric wires
A milestone has been reached for the electrification of the Midland Main Line after...
Great Western Railway partners with Royal National Lifeboat Institution to celebrate the charity’s 200th anniversary
Great Western Railway will play safety messages at its stations near popular holiday destinations...
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Diversity & Inclusion
CrossCountry takes pride in supporting LGBT+ communities
CrossCountry has unveiled two specially-liveried trains which will operate across the country this Pride season, spreading the love through Birmingham and beyond.
For the first time ever, CrossCountry colleagues will be taking part in Birmingham’s Pride Parade this Saturday (26 May). Together with colleagues from Chiltern Railways and Grand Central, colleagues will walk with a specially-decorated bus to mingle with the crowds and give out free goodies.
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