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Flying Scotsman returns to East Coast Main Line

25 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The iconic 60103 Flying Scotsman officially returned to the East Coast Main Line today after 80 years since it became the first locomotive to reach 100 miles an hour (160 kph).

Crossrail to be named the Elizabeth line

23 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Mayor of London Boris Johnson MP has announced Crossrail will be named Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen when operation begins in 2018.

Network rail may sell off 18 of the UK’s largest stations

22 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to a report in the Independent on Sunday, Network Rail is preparing to privatise 18 of the UK’s largest stations after hiring Citigroup to look at options to reduce debt.

Siemens awarded contract to supply CBTC for Paris commuter line

11 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

French National Railways (SNCF) has awarded a contract to supply communication based train control (CBTC) system to Siemens for the RER E line extension. SNCF has signed a contract with Siemens France to deploy a new CBTC system for the extension of the RER’s E-line westwards. Dubbed NExTEO, the new…

ScotRail unveils new class 385 EMU interior

11 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A life-size model displaying the interior of new electric trains for ScotRail has been unveiled at Edinburgh Waverley station...

Funding announced for south west rail infrastructure study

10 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Department for Transport and Great Western Railway (GWR) have announced funding for a study looking at improvements to rail infrastructure between London and Devon and Cornwall.