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3 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

45699 Galatea is to visit The Greatest Gathering in August, subject to operational availability. West Coast Railways Co are sending the Jubilee to the event, and is normally based at their Carnforth depot. The event will take place at Alstom‘s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August.

3 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The first new Metro line in 30 years is to be built as part of a £1.85bn agreement with the Government. The new Metro line through Washington is part of the largest single investment ever made in the North East’s transport network. The deal is a big boost towards meeting the cost of building the Metro to Washington. Detailed plans are being drawn up already, with the total cost of around £900m. It is expected to see first trains running on the new line in 2033.

4 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an update into the investigation into a collision involving a Transport for Wales service and a tractor/trailer. On the 22nd May 2025, at around 10:37, the TfW service from Manchester to Cardiff hit a loaded agricultural trailer which was being hauled by a tractor across Nordam Farm user worked level crossing. The crossing is near Leominster and the RAIB says that the train was travelling at around 80mph when it struck the trailer.

4 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

Alstom is to refresh and maintain five Class 222 trains ahead of the launch of services between Stirling and London Euston. A train service agreement worth £40m will be delivered at the Central Rivers facility, where the six-car trains will be maintained, overhauled and serviced over the next 5 years. A fleet modernistation programme, worth £10m, will be carried out at Alstom’s Widnes depot, and this will involve installing new seats, wifi, and a full repaint to align with Lumo‘s branding.

5 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A fallen tree means that the West Coast Main Line is blocked this morning, meaning delays and cancellations for passengers. Network Rail is on site between Carlisle and Lockerbie, trying to make the line safe, but until then, trains may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is currently expected until 2 pm today. Avanti West Coast services are starting/terminating at Preston (Lancs) and means that the likes of Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle and Edinburgh / Glasgow won’t be served.