Exciting News from Attwater & Sons Board of Directors
We want to welcome our newest Director, Matt D’Arcy, who joins the Board as Technical Director with effect from 1st July 2020.
Construction Start for Siemens Mobility Goole Rail Factory
The UK prime minister marked the start of construction of the Siemens Mobility Rail Factory in Goole, on 6 July 2020.
Avanti West Coast First Body Shells Arrive in UK
The first nine body shells for the new fleet of Hitachi AT300 trains (Class 805 and Class 807) for Avanti West Coast have arrived in the UK.
Hitachi Rail Finds Battery Train Partner for Britain
Hitachi Rail has partnered with Hyperdrive Innovation to drive forward battery technology for trains in Britain as an additional power option.
HS2 Begins Overhead Catenary System Suppliers Search
HS2 Ltd has started its search for overhead catenary system suppliers in preparation of awarding the £300m contract in 2022.
DB Cargo to Maintain GB Railfreight Class 60 Locomotives
GB Railfreight has signed an agreement with DB Cargo UK to maintain ten of its Class 60 diesel-electric locomotives for 3 years.
HS2 Launches Major Hiring Drive
HS2 Ltd has launched a new hiring drive in anticipation of the start of major construction works on Phase 1 of the high-speed rail project.
HS2 Euston Station Demolition Milestone Reached
HS2: The preparatory works at Euston station have reached a milestone with the demolition of the western ramp and canopy complete.