Latest news from the railway industry
September start for Southeastern ‘707s’
Southeastern has confirmed it will begin introducing Class 707 EMUs cascaded from South Western Railway when it uplifts its timetable in September.
Revolution VLR vehicle ready for testing
The Revolution Very Light Rail demonstration vehicle has been completed, with validation testing underway at the Quinton Rail Technology Centre in Long Marston.
Industry marketing campaign launched
Campaign aims to encourage return of revenue
Tony Miles/Philip Sherratt
Welsh stations reopen as restrictions lift
Scotland eases distancing requirements as well
Rhodri Clark/Philip Sherratt
Turbostar naming marks Leicester boost
CrossCountry Turbostar No 170622 was named Pride of Leicester in a ceremony held at UK Rail Leasing’s Beal Street depot in the city on 3 August. The unit became the first Turbostar to carry a cast nameplate.
Intelligent stop-start for Voyagers
An intelligent engine stop-start system is being trialled on a CrossCountry Voyager with a view to rolling out the technology across the fleet.
More cycle spaces for ScotRail HSTs
Plans are being developed to increase the amount of cycle space on ScotRail HSTs, used on its inter-city services.
Hydrogen ‘158’ proposed for Highlands
A packaging study has been commissioned by the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) to examine how hydrogen equipment could be fitted into a Class 158 DMU.
