Working together we are replacing half of Britain's trains new for old
New trains and services being rolled out across Britain
Below are press releases from rail companies across Britain promoting the introduction of new trains and services, these are all part of our plan to replace half of the country's train fleet new for old, with 8,000 new carriages being introduced by the mid 2020s.
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Last chance to have your say: MetroTyne and Wear Metro customers have responded in record numbers to a unique opportunity to shape the design of a £362m new...
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New technology for autumn in WalesTransport for Wales and Network Rail are using creative new technology and innovation to help keep rail services running this...
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High Speed 2: Autumn update to parliamentThe government intends HS2 to become the spine of the country’s transport network, bringing our biggest cities closer...
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Avanti West Coast announces the name of its new Pride Train: ProgressProgress is the name of Avanti West Coast’s Pride Train, which is now in regular service across the West Coast Main...
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Transport for Wales celebrates carbon footprint reductionTransport for Wales is marking Clean Air Day by celebrating its achievements in reducing its carbon footprint as part of its...
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Over 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved on Great Northern trainsGreat Northern’s new Hertfordshire trains have already generated enough electricity through their brakes to power the...
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GB Railfreight agrees deal for five new Class 66 locosGBRf is pleased to announce an agreement to bring an additional five Class 66 locomotives from Germany in cooperation with...
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Stronger links between HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail exploredExpansion of Manchester’s Piccadilly and Airport stations and an extra rail connection from Crewe to the North are among a...
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CrossCountry goes further to help customers travel with confidenceLong distance train operator CrossCountry, part of the Arriva Group, has launched an innovative way for customers to...
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Stadler takes over Metro fleet maintenance & Gosforth depotThe Swiss train builder Stadler has formally taken over the maintenance of the Tyne and Wear Metro train fleet and its...
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EMR supports communities by collaborating with local food suppliersEast Midlands Railway is supporting local businesses by adding locally produced snacks to their new First Class food offering;...
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Governance of the Crossrail programme transfers to TfLDelivery of the Elizabeth line is now in its complex final stages with a comprehensive plan to complete the railway focused on...
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Hot food returns as LNER further enhances onboard cateringLNER will be serving a selection of hot food from 30 September as catering services continue to be reintroduced. Customers in...
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Scotland's Railway hits key punctuality milestoneTrain punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures published at the...
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Diolch am deithio gyda Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast, with the support of the Welsh Language Commissioner, has introduced Welsh language announcements and...
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Greater Anglia’s new trains recognised for accessibility innovationGreater Anglia’s fleet of new Stadler bi-mode trains has been recognised for a design innovation that makes getting on and off...
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BBC and GWR celebrate Make a Difference SuperstarsTwo community heroes from Somerset who selflessly helped others at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic are to have their names...
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Work begins on Class 380 train ‘makeover’ScotRail has begun work to refurbish its fleet of Class 380 electric trains ahead of their 10-year anniversary later in the...
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Merseyrail issues travel advice to passengers following local lockdownFollowing the announcement of further restrictions affecting parts of the Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail has issued travel...
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Heathrow Express to lift Peak and Off-Peak restrictionsHeathrow Express is announcing greater ticket flexibility as part of their fully digital future, gearing up for customers...
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LNER opens nominations for the customer choice awardsCustomers can now nominate staff members from along the iconic East Coast route who have given outstanding customer service....
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GTR and Porterbrook announce £55 million fleet modernisation programmeGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Porterbrook, the owner of trains leased by the operator, have announced a five-year, £55...
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Arriva train companies to business travelers: it’s ‘Good To Go’ by railPutting the train back at the heart of business travel is the aim of three UK train operators who are backing a new customer...
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GWR realises ambition for three trains an hour on North Downs lineGreat Western Railway has today started to introduce a third hourly train service on the North Downs line, realising ambitions...
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Nexus embarks on its biggest ever Metro driver training schoolThe Tyne and Wear Metro is to embark on its biggest ever driver training school after recruitment was halted earlier this year...
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‘Eurostar For Business’ platform launches to support business travelEurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for...
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Sneak peek of brand new electric train fleet for BirminghamRail passengers in the West Midlands have been given a sneak peek of the brand new electric train fleet which is set to...
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New travel centre at York Station opens to customersLondon North Eastern Railway (LNER) has officially opened a new Travel Centre at York Station. The Travel Centre has been...
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Avanti West Coast uses coasting to keep trains movingAvanti West Coast has operated its Pendolino fleet without power under damaged overhead wires for the first time in order to...
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Travelling on GWR train is just the ticket for QPREFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers linked up with Great Western Railway when they chose the train to travel to their...
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Passengers urged to check journey as EMR increase services to 97%Passengers of East Midlands Railway (EMR) are being asked to choose their journey wisely as the company reinstates nearly all...
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Highest station’s car park gets major overhaulEngland’s highest station’s car park has been transformed after a major overhaul. Work to resurface the car park and bus...
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HS2: formal start of construction and 22,000 ‘jobs boost’ for BritainHS2 Ltd has announced the formal start of construction on the project, highlighting the large number of jobs the project will...
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Colas Rail UK Commemorate Network Rail’s Andrew SmithWe’re delighted to announce that our DR 75011 Tamper has been named in commemoration of former railway colleague and Route...
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Hitachi Rail celebrates five years of train building in the North EastSeptember marks the five year anniversary of Hitachi Rail officially opening its state-of-the-art train manufacturing factory...
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GWR ramps up service as schools set to returnThe train operator has been in contact with schools, colleges, and local education authorities to help understand their plans,...
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First day at the top for DB Cargo UK's new CEOAndrea Rossi has said that despite a sudden and significant drop in train orders during the pandemic, the company has...
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Community rail partners continue important work despite COVID-19Despite the continuing challenges of COVID-19, community groups on South Western Railway’s network are continuing their work...
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Greater Anglia ensuring people can return to work & schools safelyGreater Anglia has put in place extensive additional cleaning measures across its network. The company is using powerful...
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“At-Seat Order” catering service introduced by Avanti West CoastCustomers are set to benefit from a new service where they can have food and drink delivered to their seat. Trials have proved...
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ScotRail introduces Stonehaven shuttle to keep customers movingScotRail has introduced a shuttle service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven to keep customers in the north east moving.
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Northern launches face covering competitionAs the rail operator begins to welcome passengers back on board as they return to schools and workplaces it has launched the...
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Rail industry 'boosts timetable to boost confidence'From Monday 7th September, services will step up to close to pre-pandemic levels, as part of the introduction of a new...
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Innovation lab fires up best of new technology in WalesTransport for Wales has launched the second phase of its innovation and accelerator programme working with some of the best...
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East Midlands Railway reinstates complete Midland Main Line serviceFull service to and from London St Pancras International resumes from Monday, September 7. This is part of a wider increase to...
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CrossCountry resumes normal seat reservationsLong distance train operator CrossCountry has confirmed that, from Monday 7 September, it will resume reservations for...
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Network Rail launches task forces in wake of Stonehaven tragedyNetwork Rail has launched two independent task forces, led by world renowned experts, to help it better manage its massive...
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Southeastern launches SeatFinder to enable social distancing on trainsSoutheastern, the train company running services into London and the South East, is the first in the UK to share train load...
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The UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train, staffed by all LGBTQ+ crewAvanti West Coast's Pendolino train wrapped in progressive pride flag launches on West Coast Main Line, celebrating the...
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Eurostar confirms start of new direct connection between Amsterdam and LondonEurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, confirms that its London-Amsterdam service will operate...
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GWR to honour Gurkha VC hero: 75 years since the end of World War 2Great Western Railway (GWR) is to honour Gurkha VC hero Tul Bahadur Pun by naming one of their Intercity Express Trains after...
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Great Northern marks 170th anniversary of its first train into LondonThis month, the railway connecting Peterborough to London celebrates 170 years of service and to mark the occasion, Great...
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More people and new equipment to make trains squeaky cleanGreater Anglia is recruiting 28 more cleaning staff and buying new powerful vacuum cleaners which clean the air as well as...
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Major service boost with new £40 million Stevenage station platformRail passengers now have more frequent and reliable services as well as better long-distance connections thanks to a new £40...
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Hull Trains reveals return date for SummerPeople in Hull and East Riding can take advantage of more direct trains to London next month as Hull Trains is pleased to...
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After 80 years of service Island Line's trains are ready to retireThe 5 Class 483 trains, built in 1938 for the London Underground, have been serving the Isle of Wight since 1989. However, as...
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LNER to launch 'at-seat' food and drink delivery service onboardIn a first for the UK rail industry, LNER will begin trials of an ‘at-seat’ catering offer onboard trains this August. The...
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'Fawley Explorer' investigates re-opening of historic branch lineToday, South Western Railway ran a special ‘fact-finding’ train, to investigate the potential re-opening of the Fawley branch...
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Brand-new Stansted Express trains start to enter passenger serviceThe first two of Greater Anglia’s brand-new Stansted Express trains have now entered passenger service between London...
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Avanti West Coast launch customised real-time journey updates onboardNew passenger information service offers Avanti West Coast customers real-time journey updates at their fingertips. Avanti...
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