LNER announces Serenza branding and interior features of future CAF Class 897 trainsets
UK: LNER has selected Serenza as its name for the fleet of Class 897 inter-city trainsets it has ordered from CAF through Porterbrook, and released details of the interior look.
West Midlands Trains transfer to public ownership ‘an exciting opportunity’ as DfT cools on mayoral control of rail services
UK: West Midlands Trains is the latest operator to transfer from the private to the public sector, moving from Transport UK ownership to DfT Operator Ltd at 02.00 on February 1.
Great Western Railway puts battery train into passenger service
UK: Great Western Railway has announced that its Class 230 prototype battery trainset is to enter passenger service on the Greenford branch in west London on January 31.
Infrastructure: Creating a 'living replica' of the Severn Tunnel
Network Rail and Bentley Systems have worked together to create a digital twin of the 7 km Severn Tunnel, filling in a gap in the infrastructure manager’s asset data on its Great Western Main Line.
Transport for London looks to add bar code readers to Underground ticket gates
UK: Transport for London is looking at options to install bar code readers on its ticket gates. This would enable National Rail tickets for through journeys which include a cross-London transfer by London Underground to be issued electronically.
South Eastern Railway to trial flood warning cameras at high-risk locations
UK: South Eastern Railway is to trial the use of flood warning cameras at high-risk locations to help keep trains running safely and reliably during severe weather.
Indra signs £524m ‘global flagship’ contract to manage Transport for London’s ticketing systems
UK: Transport for London has appointed Indra as the next strategic and technical partner for the operation of its fare collection system.
Model Stations concept demonstrates inclusivity enhancements
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway is upgrading three stations to demonstrate its Model Stations concept for making facilities simpler to navigate, more welcoming and more inclusive for passengers.
Porterbrook acquires Corelink multiple-units
UK: Rolling stock financier Porterbrook has acquired Corelink Rail Infrastructure Ltd, which owns diesel and electric multiple-units leased to operator West Midlands Trains.
Avanti West Coast launches online platform to collect staff suggestions
UK: Inter-city train operator Avanti West Coast has worked with Sideways 6 on an ’Ignite a Change’ initiative to capture and develop staff suggestions for business improvement.
Future industry leaders wanted for Transport for Wales’ graduate programme
UK: Applications are now open for Transport for Wales’ 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of rail and bus transport.