News
DBS UK-Poland service to go bi-weekly
20 February 2012
DB Schenker Rail plans to establish stronger rail freight services between Poland and the UK with the doubling of freight services in 2012.
Channel Tunnel featured on stamp
20 February 2012.
As part of the Royal Mail 'The Age of the Windsors' commemorative issue, the route across the Channel is highlighted for its significance.
Train naming honours Bedford driver
20 February 2012.
A Class 319 is named after a well-liked driver that sadly lost a battle with cancer in 2011.
Abellio takes over in East Anglia
20 February 2012.
The Dutch-owned passenger operator promises a secure and fairer railway for Greater Anglia, additional customer service from day one of the new franchise and frozen car parking charges for 2012.
DBS on target to serve two new freight hubs
14 February 2012.
Britain's largest freight operator is set to begin work on road-rail freight interchanges at Radlett and Colnbrook.
Proposal to reopen Totton-Fawley line to passengers
14 February 2012.
The Waterside line, which serves the Fawley refinery, could see passenger services return as far as Hythe station.
Hopes raised for Bombardier for Crossrail contract
14 February 2012.
The DfT has changed its specification for the new trains planned for the Crossrail contract, improving the chance that Derby-based Bombardier could win the £1 billion deal.
Safety first at East Coast
31 January 2012.
The ECML train operator’s best practice is recognised at awards ceremony.
Virgin rated top long distance rail operator
29 January 2012.
The West Coast franchise has once again topped the performance league among companies operating inter-city passenger services.
LM happy with progress on passenger satisfaction
28 January 2012.
There was a 2% overall increase in happy train travellers on London Midland's network during the middle of last year.
Current Issue: March 2012
• Baby Deltic project setback
• Derailed 90046 stops WCML
• ‘Super Tug’ 60074 stays in blue
• DBS repaints Teenage Spirit in its unique colour scheme
• 30 years of the Mk.3 Sleepers
• Waste trains to Markham Vale
• Inside 32-page modelling magazine
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 15 March 2012
