Modern Railways

Operating excellence celebrated at Golden Whistles Greater Anglia wins four sections; lifetime achievement award for Robin Gisby

The winners of the prestigious #GoldenWhistles awards, in association with the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators are online NOW! See whose operating excellence has been recognised this year at www.modernrailways.com/article/oper...

DB Cargo UK reshuffles senior team Changes made to improve operational and financial performance

BREAKING: DB Cargo UK reshuffles senior team - www.modernrailways.com/article/db-c... #railfreight

Lumo unveils Class 222 livery and interiors Open access operator Lumo has revealed the planned look for its Class 222 fleet, both internally and externally.

The planned internal and external look for Lumo's Class 222 fleet has been revealed.

www.modernrailways.com/article/lumo...

NR buys Barking hub for international freight Regular Chunnel intermodal could return after terminal deal

#NetworkRail buys Barking Eurohub - with Channel Tunnel intermodal a key target market. Read the FULL story here: www.modernrailways.com/article/nr-b... #railfreight #intermodal #highspeed1

Chiltern to use four Mk 5A sets until late-summer Chiltern Railways has provided Modern Railways with an updated plan for the Mk 5A introduction including a new service from 24 March.

Four Mk 5A sets will be in use from 24 March, with an increase in that number from late-summer.

www.modernrailways.com/article/chil...

Southern Electric Traction Group saves Class 455 A Class 455 has been saved by the Southern Electric Traction Group and will return to the main line, with another '455' potentially joining it.

A Class 455 has been preserved and is destined for a return to the main line.

www.modernrailways.com/article/sout...

First additional Class 345 for Elizabeth Line takes shape The first of 10 new Elizabeth Line Class 345s will enter passenger service this year.

The first of 10 additional Class 345s for the Elizabeth Line is expected to enter traffic this year.

www.modernrailways.com/article/firs...

CrossCountry makes the case for extra ‘221s’ CrossCountry is making the case to add an additional eight Class 221s to its fleet.

CrossCountry is making the case to DfT to lease a further eight Class 221s (six off-lease sets and two currently with Grand Central).

www.modernrailways.com/article/cros...

DB Cargo UK successfully trials Class 93 DB Cargo UK said the trial of a tri-mode Class 93 on a Seaforth to Mossend intermodal was a success.

DB Cargo UK trialled a Class 93 on an intermodal train as part of an ongoing review into its fleet investment strategy.

www.modernrailways.com/article/db-c...

CrossCountry unveils refurbished Voyager New seats and more legroom in first ever upgrade of fleet

CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager - www.modernrailways.com/article/cros...

GBRf to sell ‘47s,’ ‘59’, ‘60s’ and shunters 10 Class 60s recently bought from Beacon Rail

GBRf to sell '47s', '59', '60s' and shunters - www.modernrailways.com/article/gbrf...

VIDEO: Andy Burnham launches his vision for Manchester's Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham chose the Modern Railways Public Transport in the North conference to launch his new strategy for rail, which encompasses local, long-distance and freight trains

The latest issue reports on Andy Burnham's vision for Manchester's railways which he exclusively unveiled at our Fourth Friday Club in Manchester recently. This is the video of his presentation from that event.

www.modernrailways.com/article/vide...

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: TPE MD Chris Jackson on improving services TransPennine Express Managing Director Chris Jackson tells the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club event in Manchester how the operator aims to improve services across the route.

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: TPE Managing Director Chris Jackson speaks at the Modern Railways FFC event in Manchester about how the operator aims to improve services across its network.

www.modernrailways.com/article/vide...

GWR No 230001 in revenue service

Record-breaking #batterytrain No 230001 is now in revenue-earning service on the Greenford branch with #GreatWesternRailway - www.modernrailways.com/article/batt...

Hendy rules out additional Devon main line Lord Hendy highlights lack of 'practicable' alternative route which can be provided soon

Rail Minister Lord Hendy rules out additional #Devon main line - at least soon: www.modernrailways.com/article/hend...

HS2 starts Euston tunnels First bore gets under way on final Phase 1 tunnels

#HS2 starts Old Oak Common to London Euston tunnels: www.modernrailways.com/article/hs2-...

Analysis: Storm Ingrid places focus on resilience More disruption to coastal railway: Defence Minister calls for long-term plan

ANALYSIS: As Devon's coastal railway suffers more disruption, the South West focuses on rail resilience once more: www.modernrailways.com/article/anal...

Siemens Desiro Verve battery electric train Battery and electric options; 23-metre vehicles and wide route availability promised

Exclusive! We reveal Siemens Mobility's new Desiro Verve platform for the UK in the deepest dive yet on these new trains - find out more at www.modernrailways.com/article/siem...

Keep an eye out on the Modern Railways website and our social feeds over the next couple of days for a major EXCLUSIVE story you won't want to miss - here's a small teaser...

HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel Construction work on HS2’s longest tunnel has been completed.

A major milestone has been achieved by HS2 Ltd in the continued construction of the new railway between London and the Midlands.

www.modernrailways.com/article/hs2-...

Mental health: too much lip service and not enough action Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk

Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk.

www.modernrailways.com/article/ment...

RFG calls for Railways Bill to be amended The RFG calls for the Railways Bill to be amended, saying that under current plans the ORR will become "toothless" and GBR will "mark its own homework".

The Rail Freight Group (RFG) calls for amendments to the Railways 2025 Bill to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight.

www.modernrailways.com/article/rfg-...

DB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66s to Romanian operator DB Cargo UK has sold 25 Class 66s to Romanian operator Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR), with the first due to move to Eastern Europe this month.

DB Cargo UK is selling 25 redundant Class 66s to Romanian operator Grup Ferovia Roma (GFR), with the first loco heading abroad this month.

www.modernrailways.com/article/db-c...

First production 08e delivered to Whatley Quarry The first production 08e has been delivered for service by Positive Traction.

The first production 08e has been delivered to Heidelberg Material’s UK Whatley Quarry.

www.modernrailways.com/article/firs...

New Liverpool-Manchester stations announced, NPR backed …but funding and timescales remain unclear

Government backs new Liverpool-Manchester railway and #NorthernPowerhouseRail but funding and timescales are unclear: www.modernrailways.com/article/new-...

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Haines and George to chair DfTO and NR Operating remit for Haines as rail reform continues

Breaking: Haines to chair DfTO, Richard George chairs Network Rail - www.modernrailways.com/article/hain...

WMT fleet transfers to new owner WMT fleet of 404 vehicles transfers to new owner

Porterbrook acquires Corelink's Class 196 and 730 fleets operated by West Midlands Trains: www.modernrailways.com/article/wmt-...

GG21 pushes for major South West rail investment WoE upgrades and ‘Northern Route’ reopening called for in new White Paper

A major new white paper by Greengauge 21 calls for West of England line upgrades and Northern Route reinstatement to boost South West economy: www.modernrailways.com/article/gg21...

GWR focuses on regional fleet GWR Managing Director MARK HOPWOOD updates JAMES ABBOTT on progress on the patch

With 175001 beginning 2026's year of Class 175 introduction, here's a chance to read about GWR's rolling stock plans, revealed in the September edition of MR... www.modernrailways.com/article/gwr-...