The Arlanda Express is due to get a big upgrade, with the operator A-Train AB ordering new trains from Stadler Rail.  Stadeler FLIRT in Arlanda Express colours - Image, Stadler  Stadler Rail is to supply seven FLIRT trains with an option for a further train. The trains will be produced at Stadler's site in the Rhine Valley SG and will run between Arlanda Airport and … [Read more...]

South Western Railway and its services have today (25th May 2026) been transferred into public control. Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander announcing Great British Railways at South West Railways - Image, Department for Transport It will fall under a new brand eventually, as the UK Government spins up Great British Railways. This will be the name of the … [Read more...]

As part of the recent general election manifesto, bringing train companies back into public ownership was a key promise made by the current government.. The next company to be brought back under public control will be Greater Anglia. Greater Anglia Trains at Stansted Airport - Image, Greater Anglia.  Greater Anglia operates trains out of London Liverpool Street, with … [Read more...]

It seems that East Midlands Railway is trying to improve the passenger experience, with them unveiling its first refurbished Class 170 Turbostar Trainset. East Midlands Railway Class 170 Turbostar at Derby Station - Image, East Midlands Railways EMR's refurbished Class 170 Turbostar is a step to improve comfort and convenience for regional customers. The … [Read more...]

One of the things we play in booking airplane tickets is booking that perfect seat. Well, Open Access rail operator Lumo is adding seat selection functionality to its services. Lumo is offering customers the chance to select the best seat in the house thanks to the introduction of its new online seat selection tool, alongside a brighter new look for onboard seating from … [Read more...]

With the East West Railway taking shape, the operator who will lead it into passenger operation will be Chiltern Railways. Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route passing Winslow station - Image, Chiltern Railways The East West Rail route will eventually connect Oxford and Cambridge when completed. The first stages of the route are due to launch … [Read more...]

Arriva Group's Open Access operator Grand Central has signed an order for new trains. The order comprises of nine "tri-mode" trains to replace its existing fleet, to bemade up of 45 cars (9 x 5 car trainsets). These tri-mode trains will be able to run on overhead electrically power tracks, as well as on diesel and battery operation. The order, with a 10-year … [Read more...]

UK Train operator CrossCountry has unveiled the first train to go through its fleet refurbishment programme. CrossCountry 170101 in its new colours at Derby Station - Image, CrossCountry  The work is being carried out at Arriva TrainCare’s Crewe depot and funded by Porterbrook, who owns the fleet. The reintroduction of Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ unit 170101 to … [Read more...]