3 April 2025
Eurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
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31 March 2025
Network Rail Chief Executive steps down after 7 years
Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has advised the Board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025.
31 March 2025
Gemini Trains responds to ORR report released today
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.
26 March 2025
How rail suppliers are improving accessibility across the network
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a new report showcasing how the supply chain is working to improve accessibility across the rail network.
24 March 2025
New Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
24 March 2025
JR East Launches Hiring Activities for New Entry-Level Position
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is pleased to announce a new recruitment category, namely an entry-level position for overseas railway project engineers, to further develop railway business across the globe.
13 March 2025
Huawei launches intelligent solutions for transport at MWC Barcelona
Huawei has unveiled a comprehensive suite of intelligent transformation solutions as part of its broader strategy to accelerate industrial intelligence across multiple industries.
10 March 2025
Write your will with Railway Benefit Fund this month
This March, Railway Benefit Fund, with the generous support of Railpen, is proud to offer their free will writing service during Free Wills Month.
7 March 2025
Good salaries, a clear purpose and opportunities for progression
Northern boss, Tricia Williams, said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry.
6 March 2025
A new era of rail accountability for passengers
Passengers across England can now see how reliable their local train services are, as performance data goes live at over 1,700 stations from today (6 March). The data, broken down by operator, shows the percentage of trains cancelled and how punctual trains are at each station, marking the first time…
5 March 2025
East Japan Railway Company Unveils E10 Shinkansen Train
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has revealed the first images and animation of its new high-speed E10 Shinkansen train, designed by a UK-based design consultancy.
4 March 2025
Locomotives upgraded to ETCS baseline 3 in Scandinavia
RAILPOOL has celebrated a milestone for their fleet’s future viability: the upgrade to ETCS (European Train Control System) baseline version 3.4 of all locomotives in Scandinavia is complete.
4 March 2025
Positive perception of the Clean Industrial Deal
The European Commission has unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal, which is a welcome pathway to balancing sustainability and competitiveness needs at a time when the European economy requires serious boosting. Unlocking and unleashing the potential of the European rail supply industry – a world leader facing an increasingly unfair competition…
3 March 2025
DB Cargo signs major contract to fit Class 66 locomotives with ETCS
DB Cargo UK has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility to begin fitting the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives.
3 March 2025
HSRG responds to HS2: Update following the Northern leg cancellation
3 March 2025 | By
In response to the Public Accounts Committee final report on the HS2: Update following the Northern leg cancellation inquiry, a spokesperson from the High Speed Rail Group comments.
