First Rail London selected to operate London Overground from May 2026

Transport for London has named First Rail London Limited (FRLL), part of FirstGroup, as its preferred operator for the next London Overground concession. The...

Siemens Mobility publishes annual report highlighting £466m UK spend and nationwide social value gains

Siemens Mobility has released its second annual Social Value Report, confirming a year of substantial investment in UK suppliers alongside far-reaching community, skills and...

Electrification of South East Wales rail network reaches 99% as South Wales Metro hits major milestone

Transport for Wales has electrified 99% of railway lines in South East Wales, marking a major step forward in the delivery of the South...

Hydrogen transported by rail for the first time in Britain in landmark trial

Network Rail, working with Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen by rail for the first time in Britain, marking a significant step toward a...

ORR Chief Executive John Larkinson to step down in April 2026

John Larkinson has announced he will leave his role as Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) at the end of...

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