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Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network
Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network

On 3 December 2025, Network Rail, working with rail and energy partners Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time on Britain’s rail network, marking a major step forward for both the rail and energy sectors.

British government reveals GBR branding
British government reveals GBR branding

The Department for Transport revealed its offered branding for Great British Railways (GBR) when landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.

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

The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward in early Decemver 2025 with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next phase of excavations.

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Aurora entered into service
Aurora entered into service

3 December 2025 marked a new chapter for rail travel in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, as the first train from Transport UK and East Midlands Railway’s (EMR) new 400 million GBP fleet carried its inaugural customers.

DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London
DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London

Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London.

FreightControl Sentinel agreement between Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK
FreightControl Sentinel agreement between Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK

Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and VTG Rail UK have signed a long-term framework agreement for the exclusive supply of Knorr-Bremse’s advanced FreightControl Sentinel system.

First Aurora will enter service in December
First Aurora will enter service in December

On 10 November 20225, Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) confirmed that the first Aurora from EMR’s new 400 million GBP fleet will enter service across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire.

Alstom signs contract to support SWR with maintenance of Arterio fleet
Alstom signs contract to support SWR with maintenance of Arterio fleet

On 5 November 2025, Alstom has signed a four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) to support the operation and performance of their new Class 701 Arterio trains.

HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges
HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges

HS2 has opened two bridges near Leamington Spa carrying a key local road and a long-distance cycle track across the new high-speed railway.

Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities
Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities

Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has officially opened two major new facilities in Manchester and Doncaster as part of a 7.5 million GBP investment programme to expand capacity, modernise operations, and strengthen its role in the UK rail supply chain.

New Elizabeth line trains in production
New Elizabeth line trains in production

Construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 Aventra units to be introduced to the Elizabeth line.

The UK’s Project Aurora is complete
The UK’s Project Aurora is complete

Over the past five years, engineers at the Selhurst Depot (in South London) have been hard at work completing the UK’s biggest train upgrade project covering 1,222 carriages across Southern, Gatwick Express & Great Northern services.

Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos
Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos

Knorr-Bremse Rail Services (UK) has secured an eight-year contract from Alstom to repair and overhaul 510 sanitary systems fitted to the Class 390 trains.

First-ever passenger service in Derby Litchurch Lane works
First-ever passenger service in Derby Litchurch Lane works

On Saturday 11 October 2025, Alstom has marked a major milestone in rail history with the first-ever passenger train to depart from the Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.

Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed
Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed

Engineers have spent the last 12 months making finishing touches to the HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct including noise barriers and structural sensors, on this UK’s new longest rail bridge.

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