Latest United Kingdom News
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ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of Cambridge South Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially given final approval for the opening of Cambridge South station.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Great Britain's Railways See Highest Journey Count Since 1920
New data from the ORR has revealed that Great Britain's rail network recorded 1.83 billion journeys between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong supply chain during its Supplier Day and CSR Awards event in Derby.
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Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2
Andy Burnham has stated that he will reinstate HS2's long-cancelled Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister.
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Amey to Carry Out Assessments Across Eastern UK Rail Network
Amey has announced it has secured two framework contracts to carry out structural assessments across Network Rail's Eastern Region.
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Siemens Announces Return of Transform to Manchester Central
Siemens has announced the return of its flagship Transform event, which will be held at Manchester Central station on 15-16 July.
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Behaviour Notices to Reduce Antisocial Activity on UK Railway
The Rail Delivery Group has announced that Railway Behaviour Notices will begin to be rolled out across the UK rail network this summer.
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Network Rail Opens Flagship Maintenance Unit at Barnetby
Network Rail has announced the official opening of a new flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby.
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Government Officially Enshrines GBR Public Ownership in Legislation
A new amendment by the Government has officially enshrined public ownership of Great British Railways (GBR) in legislation.
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Race Against the Sun Challenge – Supporting Action Medical Research
On Saturday 13th June, Mosdorfer Rail Ltds. Operations Manager, Craig Wainwright, will be taking on the Race Against the Sun Challenge.
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See Complete Composite Systems Products on Display at Rail Live
Some of Complete Composite Systems' low-carbon composite products will be showcased at Rail Live, the UK's largest rail exhibition.
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ASC Sensors in the Spotlight as Strainsense Exhibits at Rail Live UK
Strainsense, the official UK reseller for ASC Sensors, is attending at Rail Live 2026 on Stand M100, showcasing ASC’s advanced range of sens…
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TfL Invites Public Feedback on DLR Extension Plans
TfL has invited Londoners to have their say on plans to extend the existing DLR line from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside…
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£1.3 Billion Investment to Improve Transport Infrastructure for Universal Resort
A new £1.3 billion investment programme will improve transport & local infrastructure for Universal's new resort in Bedfordshire.
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Rail Live 2026 Is Fast Approaching!
Mosdorfer Rail is exhibiting at Rail Live 2026, 17–18 June at Stand J36. Visit to explore its electrification products and latest innovation…
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UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower rail risk fees for third parties and investors.
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First New Elizabeth Line Train Leaves Alstom's Litchurch Lane Site
The first of ten brand-new Elizabeth line trains has officially left the production line at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site in Derby.
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Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a project that explores how drones could be used at scale around national infrastructure.
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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International Railway Summit: Great British Railways, Privatisation & Integration
At the 14th International Rail Summit, industry leaders came together to discuss the impending formation of Great British Railways.
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Great British Railways Urged to Draw Lessons from British Rail
In a new report, senior figures with experience of British Rail shared lessons that could help shape the future of Great British Railways.
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GTR to Enter Public Ownership on Sunday 31 May
From Sunday 31 May, GTR will officially become part of the growing list of publicly owned operators providing rail services in Britain.
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Piccadilly Line Upgrades Prepare for Introduction of New Trains
TfL has confirmed planned closures on parts of the Piccadilly line ahead of the introduction of a new fleet of trains.