https://www.railmagazine.com/news https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/gbr-mps-ask-lord-hendy-for-clarity-on-key-point-in-rail-reform-consultation News Transport Select Committee asks Rail Minister to confirm issue in rail reform document. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/gbr-mps-ask-lord-hendy-for-clarity-on-key-point-in-rail-reform-consultation https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/office-of-rail-and-road-tells-eurostar-who-will-make-temple-mills-capacity-decision News Operator had suggested regulator's process was not suitable for deciding if a second operator could use the HS1 depot. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/office-of-rail-and-road-tells-eurostar-who-will-make-temple-mills-capacity-decision https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/12/db-cargo-uk-north-london-site-becomes-uk-s-first-net-zero-freight-terminal News Freight operator wants official accreditation for Cricklewood depot. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/12/db-cargo-uk-north-london-site-becomes-uk-s-first-net-zero-freight-terminal https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/mps-push-for-eurostar-to-reinstate-kent-stops News Eurostar hasn't served Ashford or Ebbsfleet International stations since March 2020. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/13/mps-push-for-eurostar-to-reinstate-kent-stops https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/12/cardiff-central-transport-for-wales-releases-new-images-of-how-modernised-station-could-look News Work on a refurbishment programme costing up to £140 million is set to begin this year. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/12/cardiff-central-transport-for-wales-releases-new-images-of-how-modernised-station-could-look https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/11/db-cargo-uk-withdraws-and-stores-more-class-92s Fleet Freight operator's already small fleet of electric locomotives has been reduced further. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/11/db-cargo-uk-withdraws-and-stores-more-class-92s https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/passenger-train-cancellations-reach-highest-levels-in-orr-s-latest-performance-report News Latest Office of Rail and Road numbers show increase in cancellations and dip in 'on-time' arrivals. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:10:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/passenger-train-cancellations-reach-highest-levels-in-orr-s-latest-performance-report https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/class-221-runs-to-wrexham-as-part-of-open-access-operator-s-training News Off-lease Voyager unit used by Alstom to check platforms at stations on proposed open access service between Wrexham and London. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/class-221-runs-to-wrexham-as-part-of-open-access-operator-s-training https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/11/networker-cull-begins-as-first-southeastern-class-466s-go-for-scrap Fleet A handful of two-car units have been taken to South Wales for scrap. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/11/networker-cull-begins-as-first-southeastern-class-466s-go-for-scrap https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/gbrf-begins-its-own-steel-slab-flow-to-tata-steel-s-port-talbot-works News GBRf steel slab flow to run alongside existing DB Cargo UK services. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/11/gbrf-begins-its-own-steel-slab-flow-to-tata-steel-s-port-talbot-works https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/10/work-to-build-new-station-building-set-to-start-four-years-after-original-was-demolished News Greater Anglia signs contract with construction firm to complete long-awaited work. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/10/work-to-build-new-station-building-set-to-start-four-years-after-original-was-demolished https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/10/gwr-confirms-class-175s-will-enter-service-this-year Fleet All 26 operational units will be leased by the operator. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/10/gwr-confirms-class-175s-will-enter-service-this-year https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/cost-pressures-set-to-curtail-plans-for-total-london-underground-step-free-access News Mayor of London outlines plans to improve step-free access across the Underground network. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/cost-pressures-set-to-curtail-plans-for-total-london-underground-step-free-access https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/06/final-batch-of-bitumen-wagons-taken-from-preston-docks-for-storage Fleet A total of 30 wagons are now in storage after a flow between Preston Docks and Teesside ended in late 2024. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/06/final-batch-of-bitumen-wagons-taken-from-preston-docks-for-storage https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/scottish-labour-vows-to-end-peak-fares-despite-trial-not-leading-to-sufficient-demand-increase News Pledge made to axe peak fares "for good" if it wins the next Scottish election. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/scottish-labour-vows-to-end-peak-fares-despite-trial-not-leading-to-sufficient-demand-increase https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/new-study-presents-vision-for-fares-reform-which-would-bring-in-new-customers News Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has set out a pathway for an easy-to-understand system. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/new-study-presents-vision-for-fares-reform-which-would-bring-in-new-customers https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/06/female-managed-and-operated-freight-train-runs-ahead-of-international-women-s-day News More than 20 women from Network Rail, Freightliner, Mendip Rail and Heidelberg Materials come together to manage and run freight train. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:45:18 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/06/female-managed-and-operated-freight-train-runs-ahead-of-international-women-s-day https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/05/signals-points-and-track-to-be-renewed-during-series-of-west-coast-main-line-closures News Work will take place on nine separate weekends between late March and early June. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/05/signals-points-and-track-to-be-renewed-during-series-of-west-coast-main-line-closures https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-wages-war-on-welsh-vegetation-as-new-plan-improves-efficiency News Heart of Wales teams managing half a mile of vegetation per night as part of project across Wales and Borders network. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-wages-war-on-welsh-vegetation-as-new-plan-improves-efficiency https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/05/rail-reliability-data-at-stations-launched-as-government-pushes-for-greater-accountability News Rail passengers across England can now access real-time data on the punctuality and reliability of their local train services, as new station-level statistics have gone live. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/05/rail-reliability-data-at-stations-launched-as-government-pushes-for-greater-accountability https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/crosscountry-planning-to-reinstate-additional-services-on-key-routes-from-may News Industry consultation has been held on plans to reinstate additional services on Reading and Bristol routes. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/crosscountry-planning-to-reinstate-additional-services-on-key-routes-from-may https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/how-a-uk-first-has-been-achieved-at-hs2-s-delta-junction-viaduct News HS2 Ltd has completed the first viaduct section at the Warwickshire site. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/how-a-uk-first-has-been-achieved-at-hs2-s-delta-junction-viaduct https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/industry-seeks-greater-detail-on-rail-reform-consultation-as-leaders-highlight-areas-of-concern News Speakers at an All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group meeting outlined areas they'd like more detail on. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:10:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/industry-seeks-greater-detail-on-rail-reform-consultation-as-leaders-highlight-areas-of-concern https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/27/supply-chain-problems-hit-west-midlands-railway-s-dmu-fleets Fleet Operator's Class 172 and '196' fleets are affected by separate supply chain problems at the same time. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/27/supply-chain-problems-hit-west-midlands-railway-s-dmu-fleets https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/05/first-refurbished-crosscountry-turbostar-enters-service Fleet First unit was outshopped in late February, with whole fleet due to be refurbished by 2028 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:04:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/03/05/first-refurbished-crosscountry-turbostar-enters-service https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/dp-world-sets-2026-southampton-rail-target-after-100-000th-container-is-moved-in-programme News More than 100,000 containers have been moved by rail from DP World's Southampton hub since September 2023. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/dp-world-sets-2026-southampton-rail-target-after-100-000th-container-is-moved-in-programme https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/next-northumberland-line-station-set-to-open-this-month News Newsham will become the third station open on the line between Ashington and Newcastle. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/next-northumberland-line-station-set-to-open-this-month https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/high-speed-rail-group-calls-for-euston-crewe-core-in-affordable-realistic-hs2-plan News HSRG wants the Government to take HS2 as far as Crewe to help drive economic growth and boost capacity. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:20:34 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/04/high-speed-rail-group-calls-for-euston-crewe-core-in-affordable-realistic-hs2-plan https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/grand-union-writes-to-dft-after-u-turn-in-stance-on-cross-country-open-access-plan News Grand Union Trains' Cardiff-Edinburgh service was one of eight open access plans objected to by DfT. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:10:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/grand-union-writes-to-dft-after-u-turn-in-stance-on-cross-country-open-access-plan https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2025/03/03/portsmouth-blockade-complete-after-life-expired-timbers-replaced Network Nine-day engineering possession allows work to be completed, with other upgrades due later in the year. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2025/03/03/portsmouth-blockade-complete-after-life-expired-timbers-replaced https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/case-for-oxford-electrification-set-to-be-made-again-as-infrastructure-remains-totally-unused News Local politicians want to push case to get wires into Oxford years after plan was abandoned. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/case-for-oxford-electrification-set-to-be-made-again-as-infrastructure-remains-totally-unused https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/ria-urges-greater-positivity-over-passenger-and-revenue-upturn News Railway Industry Association wants the industry to talk itself up more to help encourage more customers onto the network. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/ria-urges-greater-positivity-over-passenger-and-revenue-upturn https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/03/launch-date-and-first-locations-for-railway-200-exhibition-train-announced News Railway 200 touring train will be launched by Network Rail in late June. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:55:32 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/03/launch-date-and-first-locations-for-railway-200-exhibition-train-announced https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/how-southeastern-javelin-was-retrieved-from-siding-three-months-after-going-through-buffers News EMU was removed from siding at Ramsgate nearly three months after end carriage went off the rails. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/how-southeastern-javelin-was-retrieved-from-siding-three-months-after-going-through-buffers https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/03/plans-for-proposed-shrewsbury-parkway-station-with-open-access-support-take-step-forward News Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway working with Shropshire Council on plans. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/03/plans-for-proposed-shrewsbury-parkway-station-with-open-access-support-take-step-forward https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/gbrf-to-use-synthetic-fuel-on-renewable-power-services-for-drax News GB Railfreight has signed a 12-month deal to use HVO on Drax services. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/gbrf-to-use-synthetic-fuel-on-renewable-power-services-for-drax https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-to-host-events-for-oxford-locals-explaining-long-running-project News Major road into Oxford has been shut since April 2023 and won't reopen until the summer of 2026. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-to-host-events-for-oxford-locals-explaining-long-running-project https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/obituary-renowned-railway-photographer-les-nixon-dies-aged-88 News Photographer who contributed to RAIL since its inception in 1981 passed away in February. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/obituary-renowned-railway-photographer-les-nixon-dies-aged-88 https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/hs2-a-casebook-example-of-now-not-to-run-a-major-project-say-mps News Public Accounts Committee publishes highly critical report into the HS2 project which has accused DfT and HS2 Ltd of numerous shortcomings Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:25:32 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/28/hs2-a-casebook-example-of-now-not-to-run-a-major-project-say-mps https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/28/more-db-cargo-uk-66s-to-be-fitted-with-etcs-after-operator-signs-deal-with-siemens-mobility Fleet Nine Class 66s will be fitted with ETCS between July 2025 and March 2026. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:03:26 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/28/more-db-cargo-uk-66s-to-be-fitted-with-etcs-after-operator-signs-deal-with-siemens-mobility https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/lner-azuma-involved-in-suspected-overspeed-incident-described-on-east-coast-main-line News RAIB gathering evidence as passenger described incident as "very violent". Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/lner-azuma-involved-in-suspected-overspeed-incident-described-on-east-coast-main-line https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/drivers-refuse-to-drive-route-after-ball-bearings-fired-from-gun-at-cambridge-north News There have been more than 20 attacks on Greater Anglia trains in recent weeks. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:10:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/drivers-refuse-to-drive-route-after-ball-bearings-fired-from-gun-at-cambridge-north https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/hull-trains-amends-timetable-ahead-of-strike-action-by-drivers News Drivers' strike action on Fridays and Saturdays to begin in early March. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/hull-trains-amends-timetable-ahead-of-strike-action-by-drivers https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/elizabeth-line-driver-s-strike-averted News Drivers were set to have gone on strike on four days across late February and early March. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/elizabeth-line-driver-s-strike-averted https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-fined-341m-over-death-of-track-worker-at-surbiton News Tyler Byrne died in February 2021 when he was struck by a train whilst carrying out visual inspections. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:27:07 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/27/network-rail-fined-341m-over-death-of-track-worker-at-surbiton https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/26/tfw-launches-first-153-refurbished-for-carrying-bikes Fleet Unit will run with standard Class 153 to boost passenger and bicycle numbers. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:05:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/26/tfw-launches-first-153-refurbished-for-carrying-bikes https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/cambridge-south-station-delayed-until-2026 News The opening of Cambridge South railway station has been delayed until 2026, after originally been scheduled for opening this year. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/cambridge-south-station-delayed-until-2026 https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/first-passenger-train-covers-east-west-rail-as-196-tests-also-get-under-way News A charter train has run along EWR which is due to open to regular traffic later this year. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/02/26/first-passenger-train-covers-east-west-rail-as-196-tests-also-get-under-way https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/25/db-cargo-s-full-class-66/6-conversions-identified Fleet The programme to re-gear some Class 66/0s has been expanded to 15 locomotives. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2025/02/25/db-cargo-s-full-class-66/6-conversions-identified https://www.railmagazine.com/news/people/2025/02/26/crosscountry-confirms-new-managing-director-will-start-role-on-march-1 People Shiona Rolfe has worked at Amazon and Royal Mail in a career spanning 20 years. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:52:49 Z https://www.railmagazine.com/news/people/2025/02/26/crosscountry-confirms-new-managing-director-will-start-role-on-march-1