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Eurostar boosts London - Amsterdam route with fifth daily train by December 2025
Eurostar boosts London - Amsterdam route with fifth daily train by December 2025

Eurostar announced that from 15 December 2025, it will operate five direct trains daily in each direction, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when traveling between the UK and the Netherlands. 

Eurostar Class 373 power car 3999 to appear at The Greatest Gathering in Derby
Eurostar Class 373 power car 3999 to appear at The Greatest Gathering in Derby

Alstom announced that the latest exhibit confirmed for The Greatest Gathering is Eurostar Class 373 power car 3999.

Piccadilly line Inspiros to begin operating later than expected
Piccadilly line Inspiros to begin operating later than expected

The new Piccadilly line trains will begin operating in the second half of 2026.

End of the line for the Royal Train...
End of the line for the Royal Train...

The Royal Train will be decommissioned ahead of the current contract expiring in March 2027.

Getlink unveils new Group brand identity
Getlink unveils new Group brand identity

On 27 June 2025, Getlink has introduced a refreshed Group brand identity and revealed a new brand architecture for its entities.

Eurostar to offer direct services to Frankfurt and Geneva with new fleet
Eurostar to offer direct services to Frankfurt and Geneva with new fleet

Eurostar has announced positive year-end results and growth for the third year running, alongside brand-new destinations the business intends to serve with its new trains. 

Maritime Transport's first train to Northampton via East West Rail
Maritime Transport's first train to Northampton via East West Rail

Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has launched a new rail freight service connecting DP World Southampton with its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN). 

First platforms for HS2 installed at Old Oak Common
First platforms for HS2 installed at Old Oak Common

On 29 May 2025, HS2 has revealed the first section of platform to be installed for Britain’s new high-speed railway.

HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide
HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide

The construction of two parallel viaducts that will carry HS2 trains over the M6 near Birmingham Airport has taken a major step forward, with the first section of structural steelwork now complete. 

HS2 celebrates first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough
HS2 celebrates first Birmingham tunnel breakthrough

On 9 May 2025, HS2’s giant tunnelling machine Mary Ann broke through, marking the end of her mission to excavate the first bore of what will soon become the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands.

Two new maintenance contracts for CAF
Two new maintenance contracts for CAF

The company has recently signed two new servicing contracts in the UK and Colombia, with a total worth of almost 400 million EUR.

 

Next stop Liverpool Baltic new station!
Next stop Liverpool Baltic new station!

Trains will soon be arriving in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, after plans for the 100 million GBP Liverpool Baltic station were given the green light!

New electric tram-trains in testing for South Wales Metro
New electric tram-trains in testing for South Wales Metro

On 15 April 2025, brand-new electric tram-trains started testing on the recently electrified Valleys railway lines, as TfW take another step forward with delivering the next phase of the South Wales Metro.

First refurbished Class 170 DMU of EMR into service
First refurbished Class 170 DMU of EMR into service

On 15 April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 Turbostar, marking the beginning of a transformative year for the company.

DTVS delivered turnout tongues to the UK
DTVS delivered turnout tongues to the UK

In early April 2025, DT-Výhybkárna a strojírna (DTVS) has successfully completed a major order for Network Rail. As part of the contract with Trackwork Ltd., the company has produced a total of 86 turnout tongues (a Type 54E1A1/56E1 profile).