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...

Next stage of construction begins on HS2’s longest green tunnel

Work on HS2’s longest green tunnel has taken a major step forward with the temporary realignment of the B4525, creating the space needed for...

Chris Burchell appointed RSSB chair

Chris Burchell has been appointed as the next Chair of the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), taking up the role on 1 January...

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