From Rutland to the Seaside: A 1974 Railway Mystery Trip
An account from Adrian Searle from March 1974 describes a Sunday “Mystery Trip” rail excursion beginning at Oakham, travelling across multiple regions before arriving at Herne Bay. The journey reflects typical excursion travel conditions and routes of the period. THREE-HUNDRED MILES FOR £1·50 ON A SUNDAY MYSTERY TRIP Oakham departure OAKHAM, sole surviving passenger railway […]
UK: New Stations Authorised at Willenhall and Darlaston
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised a set of two new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands. The first two of five new stations to open in the West Midlands; Willenhall and Darlaston stations have now been added to the timetable for the hourly Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street Station […]
Hitachi Rail Highlights Industrial Autonomy for Railway Systems at NVIDIA GTC
Hitachi Rail has outlined its approach to scalable industrial autonomy for railways at the NVIDIA GTC event. Speaking on a panel chaired by Deepu Talla, NVIDIA’s Vice President of Robotics and AI, Hitachi Rail’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Mariella Guerricchio, discussed how AI and digital technologies are being applied to manage and optimise railway […]
Joint Procurement Announced for Rail Baltica Trains
Baltic passenger train operators Elron, Vivi and LTG Link have announced a joint procurement for a set of up to 20 Rail Baltica regional trains. All units will be compatible with the European standard gauge (1435 mm), and will be capable of travelling at a maximum speed of up to 200km/h. The regional operators have […]
45 Turnout Transport Wagons in Operation
With a steadily growing fleet of currently 45 turnout transport wagons, voestalpine Railway Systems operates the largest turnout transport fleet in Europe — making it the leading provider of logistics services for completely pre-assembled turnout systems. The combination of global turnout construction expertise, decades of know-how, and integrated logistics results in high-performance solutions along the […]
Salicru Strengthens Indonesia’s Railway Infrastructure
With over 270 million inhabitants and the majority of the population concentrated on the island of Java, Indonesia’s railway network is vital for inter-city mobility, metropolitan transport and freight transport. Salicru has consolidated its presence in the Asian railway sector with the installation of uninterruptible power supply solutions in various operational areas for PT Kereta […]
Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public
Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central station’s high-level will partially reopen today, Wednesday 18 March. The re-opening of a portion of the station will allow the return of both a number of ScotRail and cross-border train services. Glasgow Central’s high-level has been partially reopened © Network Rail The station was first closed on Sunday […]
Mosdorfer Rail Highlights Advanced Solutions for Light Rail Electrification
As cities across the world continue to invest in sustainable urban transport, light rail systems are playing an increasingly important role in modern mobility. Supporting this growth, Mosdorfer Rail has announced its comprehensive range of products and solutions designed specifically for light rail electrification projects. The company provides full system supply for light rail overhead […]
Southern Atlantic heads for the Great Western in spring Didcot visit
By Owen Hayward NEW-BUILD H2 Atlantic Beachy Head will make its first trip away from the Bluebell Railway this spring when it visits Didcot Railway Centre for a weekend of celebrations showcasing all that the former GWR depot has to offer. Entering service in August 2024 following a construction period that officially began in October […]
Trenitalia France to Construct New Maintenance Hub in Paris
Trenitalia France has announced the signing of a new 35-year lease agreement with SNCF Réseau for the construction of a new maintenance hub catering to high-speed trains in Maisons-Alfort Pompadour, Îlede-France. The facility, which is expected to cost more than 80 million EUR, is slated to be open by the end of 2029. The new […]