Rail Industry News Roundup
11th March 2019
The latest news this week in the Rail Industry:
Network Rail: Week on the Network
Network Rail works hard to improve the network each week, here’s their weekly update, read more…
LNER trains for East Coast Main Line given approval to enter passenger services
New LNER rolling stock for the East Coast Main Line (ECML) has received approval for its Class 800 Azuma trains to enter passenger service. Read more…
We’re investing over £100m in the railway this Easter
This Easter we’ll deliver more than £100m of investment in a better railway. A 13,800-strong workforce will work around the clock to keep the railway open and deliver more reliable infrastructure, improved facilities and services for passengers. Read more…
Rail minister gives boost to Hull-Manchester Airport direct rail link
Rail minister Andrew Jones has pledged to look at the options for a direct train service from Hull to Manchester Airport. Read more…
Midland main line electrification extended
Network Rail has been instructed to design an extension of the Midland main line electrification programme from Kettering to Market Harborough station, rail minister Andrew Jones has confirmed. Read more…
SWR and Porterbrook trial new emission-slashing rail technology
Groundbreaking emission-reducing technology is to be fitted to South Western Railway (SWR) train units as part of a new trial aiming to cut down harmful emissions from diesel trains by 80%. Read more…
