Mechan Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Axel Kaiser as Managing Director
Mechan, a leading supplier of lifting and handling equipment to the rail industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Axel Kaiser as its full-time Managing Director — marking a positive step forward in the company’s continued growth and strategic development. L-R: Axel Kaiser and Athanasios Meretakis This appointment reflects an evolution in Mechan’s leadership […]
New London-Stirling train service to launch this month
Lumo will launch a new train service between London and central Scotland later this month, the operator has announced. The FirstGroup-owned company said its West Coast Main Line (WCML) operation between Euston and Stirling is “designed to offer low-cost fares and attract more people to train over air and road”. The service will launch on […]
Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network
A new 150 million GBP phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester’s tram network later this month as essential track replacement work aims to improve both network safety and resilience. As a result, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre from Saturday 16 to Friday 29 May due to […]
June 2026 | The Railway Hub
Grab the brand-new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene. Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene. Here’s what’s in the June issue: Because they could The Branch Line Society, GB Railfreight, Eastern Rail Services and Europhoenix Rail joined forces to deliver five days of Class 37 haulage […]
California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces Board Changes for New Project Phase
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced changes to its Board of Directors as the state’s rail programme moves from major civil construction towards track laying and rail systems delivery. In a statement issued on 8 May, Authority Chief Executive Ian Choudri thanked outgoing Board Chair Tom Richards and Board Vice Chair Nancy Miller for […]
Issue 345 | The Railway Hub
With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 345 of Heritage Railway magazine. If you’d like to give this edition of Heritage Railway magazine a read, then you can skip the wait and download the digital version or you can order the […]
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Explore Direct Rail Link Between London and Switzerland
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the introduction of direct rail services between London and Switzerland. The agreement marks the latest step in discussions over a potential cross-border route linking the UK with Swiss cities including Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The project remains in the planning stage, […]
Extreme Steam Extravaganza set for Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways will host a new summer gala, the ‘Extreme Steam Extravaganza’, from June 19–21, 2026, promising an unusual and intensive programme of operations. Billed under the theme of “Weird and Wonderful”, the three-day event will feature a wide range of unusual train formations, rarely-seen locomotive combinations and complex shunting movements, […]
Bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Connectivity to Scotland’s Rail Network
Nomad Digital is proud to be deliver new onboard WiFi connectivity for ScotRail as part of Alstom’s long-term services and refurbishment programme for the Class 222 fleet in partnership with Beacon Rail. This marks an important step forward in how passengers experience rail travel across Scotland’s key intercity routes, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. A New Approach to Onboard Connectivity As part of this programme, Nomad […]
Stadler to Deliver Eight Trains for Service Between Dublin & Belfast
Railway companies Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) and Translink NI Railways (NIR) have ordered a set of eight FLIRT Intercity trains from Stadler, as well as associated maintenance services. The contract marks the first time Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide rolling stock for the island. The trains will operate on services between Dublin and […]