The UK’s first electric-only rail freight operator has started moving parcels between Scotland and the Midlands.
Read moreFirst electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels
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Rail line to be closed for several days after train derailment
A rail line across northern England will be closed for several days after a freight train derailed.
Read moreThe Ludgershall branch in the diesel era
David Lindsell returns with final instalment of his three-part series covering the history of the Ludgershall branch. This covers other special trains, engineering trains and maintenance specials, redundant stock storage, and preservation, along with a report on a depot visit that took place in 1998.
Read moreElectric freight trains mothballed due to soaring energy prices
Rail freight operators have stopped using electric trains and switched to diesel locomotives due to soaring energy prices.
Read moreCumbria passengers to get multi-million-pound track upgrades
Passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan their journeys next month when Network Rail upgrades track near Bootle station.
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