Avanti West Coast makes first test run with new Hitachi trains
Avanti West Coast has kicked off a test programme for its new Hitachi-built rolling stock with a first successful test run to Llandudno Junction, the operator said on…
New British-built Hitachi trains on trial with Avanti West Coast
Passenger operator Avanti West Coast has taken delivery of two units of their new British-built Hitachi trains. The designated class 805 sets have broken cover and made their…
First refurbished Avanti West Coast Pendolino enters service
Avanti West Coast’s first refurbished Pendolino has returned to service this week after being transformed as part of the UK’s biggest train upgrade. 55 trains will follow as…
Strong winds disrupt rail services in UK, Germany and the Netherlands
Railway traffic was affected by strong winds on Wednesday evening in many places across the northern parts of the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, with railway companies and…
Commuters and travellers in UK brace for cancellations
Several rail operators in the United Kingdom this week announced cancellations and issued warnings for disruptions through Christmas, as renewed COVID concerns begin to bite.
UK West Coast new speed record attempt failed
An attempt to break a 37-year old speed record on Europe’s busiest mixed-traffic route has failed, by just 21 seconds, on a journey lasting almost four hours. Passenger…
Railways digitise catering services
Railway undertakings are paying more and more attention to self-service digital services. Tickets purchased via mobile apps or online shops have already become the rule for passengers. As…
Quaternary amines make British trains clean and safe
British railway operator Avanti West Coast is examining a new approach for cleaning and disinfecting trains. To this end, it started to use the Z-71 Microbe Shield, a…
Bi-mode trains become more popular in UK
More and more Britain’s railway operators are including bi-mode electro-diesel trains into their fleets. Only this year three companies entered service this type of rolling stock on their…
Hitachi will supply bi-mode trains to Avanti West Coast
Hitachi Rail has been chosen as a rolling stock supplier for new UK railway operator Avanti West Coast. The manufacturer will deliver 13 bi-mode and 10 electric trains.…
Consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia gets West Coast franchise
The consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia has obtained the InterCity West Coast franchise in the UK. Starting from 8 December, West Coast Rail, a joint venture of both…