Midland Metro services partially resume
Tram services on the West Midlands Metro have partially resumed following modifications to its tram fleet.
Middlesbrough and Soham headline timetable changes
Tees-side to London launch and new station in Cambridgeshire among developments
Rail freight recovers to pre-pandemic levels
The amount of rail freight being moved is now above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Office of Rail and Road
Alstom signs 19-train DART deal
Alstom is to supply 19 new trains for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit system.
Community Rail Awards celebrate partnership
The contribution of communities to the railway was marked at the Community Rail Awards on 9 December.
GBR launches Whole Industry Strategic Plan call for evidence
Views are being sought to shape the Whole Industry Strategic Plan in a call for evidence.
Heaton-Harris officially opens Werrington dive-under
The Werrington dive-under has been officially opened by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris.
Tyneside signalling to be upgraded
Signalling is being upgraded in North East England on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Alstom-Hitachi to build £2bn HS2 train fleet
Alstom and Hitachi have won the contract to build 54 trains for High Speed 2.
DB ESG wins TfW Mk 4 door deal
DB ESG is to fit Selective Door Opening to TfW Wales Rail's fleet of Mk 4 coaches.
Electrification in north’s decarbonisation plan
Transport for the North wants more electrification to decarbonise rail in Northern England.
HoW works completed on time
Network Rail has successfully complete a 16-day blockade of the Heart of Wessex line.
Chiltern wins six year National Rail Contract
Chiltern Railways has won a six-year National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport.
HS2 starts Long Itchington tunnelling
Tunnel boring has started on High Speed 2's Long Itchington Wood tunnel.
Barmouth Viaduct repairs extended
Further corroded timbers mean repairs to Barmouth Viaduct will take longer than expected.
First TfW FLIRTs arrive at Cardiff Canton
The first trains of TfW's 35-strong Class 231 fleet have arrived for testing at Cardiff Canton depot.
Government spends £16.9 billion on rail in 2020/21
The latest report from the ORR reveals the extent of Government funding of the railways during the Covid pandemic.
Northern leaders try to keep NPR schemes alive
Transport for the North is seeking an urgent meeting with the Government to discuss ways of delivering the full Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
RSSB launches air quality monitoring programme
The RSSB will monitor air quality at more than 100 stations across England and Wales to identify areas where intervention may be needed.
Union Connectivity Review backs major rail upgrades
Upgrades to the West Coast, East Coast and North Wales Coast routes - plus railways in Northern Ireland are recommended by the Union Connectivity Review.
Modern Railways December 2021 issue: video podcast
Find out more about the December 2021 issue of Modern Railways
Construction starts on Old Oak station box
Construction has begun on Old Oak Common station's box structure for High Speed 2.
CIRO hosts two-day learning conference
A two-day learning conference organised by the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators takes place in late November.
Trial operations start on Crossrail
Trial operations have started on Crossrail - but no opening date has been announced.
Integrated Rail Plan axes full HS2 network
The Integrated Rail Plan is axing the full High Speed 2 scheme, but electrification of the Midland main line to Sheffield is promised. PHILIP SHERRATT
Bletchley flyover is completed
East West Rail's Bletchley flyover has been completed and is now ready for track laying.
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.