Latest news from the railway industry
Greengauge 21 calls for full Dartmoor Line reopening
Consultancy Greengauge 21 believes the Exeter to Okehampton route should be reinstated fully to Plymouth via Tavistock.
Ballard acquires Arcola Energy
Ballard Power Systems has acquired Arcola Energy in a deal worth up to almost £30 million.
Salisbury to fully reopen on 16 November
The railway through Salisbury is due to fully reopen on 16 November following the collision at Fisherton Tunnel on 31 October.
Trio of namings at Low Carbon Logistics event
Three freight locomotives were named as part of the three-day ‘Low Carbon Logistics’ event, held at the Mossend International Railfreight Park during COP26.
Battery trial for TPE ‘802’
Hitachi, Angel Trains and TransPennine Express are to test a retrofitted battery pack on one of the operator’s Class 802 bi-mode trains in 2022.
Alstom and Eversholt sign UK hydrogen fleet deal
Alstom and Eversholt have signed a memorandum of understanding to supply the UK's first fleet of new-build hydrogen trains.
Signalling market ‘not competitive enough’ says ORR
The ORR's signalling market study says the sector is not competitive enough - and has made five recommendations to help address this.