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Royal Mail to cease all rail freight activities in UK
Royal Mail to cease all rail freight activities in UK

In early July 2024, Royal Mail has announced it is to make its final delivery by the railway in October, bringing almost two centuries of mail rail to an end.

GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters
GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters

On 9 August 2024, GB Railfreight has acquired four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotives to its growing fleet.

New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail
New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail

VTG Rail UK has completed the delivery of the first batch of 34 out of 203 new HOA hopper wagons to Mendip Rail.

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Greater Anglia marks the 5th anniversary of its first FLIRT in passenger service
Greater Anglia marks the 5th anniversary of its first FLIRT in passenger service

On 29 July 2024, Greater Anglia (GA) has marked the 5th anniversary of its first new train entering passenger service.

Alstom secures a contract extension from TransPennine Express to maintain Class 397 fleet
Alstom secures a contract extension from TransPennine Express to maintain Class 397 fleet

29 July 2024, Alstom has signed a 10.4 million GBP contract extension with TPE to maintain its Class 397 fleet. 

Global Centre Of Rail Excellence In Wales - A New Test Circuit In UK
Global Centre Of Rail Excellence In Wales - A New Test Circuit In UK

Starting in 2017, the Welsh Government is developing proposals for a rail testing complex with two electrified circuits for rolling stock and infrastructure testing.