Rail Live

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Rail reform "frustratingly slow" says Network Rail Chief Executive

Sir Andrew Haines explains at Rail Live his thoughts on what's needed for rail reform to work.

Rail reform 9 Jul

At York on April 20, Grand Central 180102 has arrived with the 1213 Sunderland-London King’s Cross, while CrossCountry 220018 and 221132 wait with the 1105 Edinburgh-Penzance. STEVE WIDDOWSON.

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UK "could have diesel trains for 30 years" amid lack of electrification strategy

Rail Live panellist says strategy similar to that in Germany should be in place in the UK.

Electrification 8 Jul

Grand Central's 180104 speeds through South Otterington (near Northallerton) on September 12 2024 with the 0853 Sunderland to London King’s Cross. ALEX AYRE.

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"Too much smoke and mirrors" about open access - Haines

Network Rail Chief Executive says there's "too much smoke and mirrors about sector's costs and benefits.

Open access 7 Jul

Stored SWR Class 701s and former West Midlands Railway Class 323s at Long Marston. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Panel discussion on the need for a rolling stock strategy also hears how current specifications are "too prescriptive".

Rail Live 2 Jul

Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line

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Rail electrification workforce has halved since 2018, study suggests

Head of UK Projects at Furrer + Frey, Noel Dolphin told Rail Live numbers could fall even further.

Electrification 30 Jun

Porterbrook's HydroFLEX unit opposite 93007 at Rail Live 2025. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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17 fantastic photos from this year's Rail Live

This year's Rail Live event took place over two hot days at Porterbrook's Long Marston Innovation Centre.

Rail Live 30 Jun

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"A potential gamechanger": Siemens Mobility launches new Rail Charging Converter

Siemens Mobility launched its "potential gamechanger" Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at Rail Live on June 19.

Siemens Mobility 24 Jun

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Comment: Here comes the sun

Times are tough but the Spending Review offers reasons to be cheerful and the sun is out at RAIL Live

Dickon Ross 18 Jun

Porterbrook’s HydroFLEX unit 799201 will be on display at Rail Live 2025, in a new livery to commemorate Railway 200. On June 21 2023, it departs Honeybourne with one of the day’s special shuttle services to that year’s Rail Live. DARREN FORD.

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Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

This year's event will take place on June 18-19.

Rail Live 11 Jun

Ukrainian railway delegates at Rail Live 2024

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Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

The agenda for Rail Live's seminar theatres includes talking points about a host of pressing industry concerns, with insights from attending experts.

Engineering 3 Jun

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Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Rail Live's seminar theatres provide a prime opportunity to gather insights and learn from industry experts.

Rail Live 30 May

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Top 10 tips for attending Rail Live 2025

Make the most of your time at Rail Live 2025 by considering these top 10 tips.

Maintenance and refurb 23 May

Rail Live 2023 at Long Marston. JACK BOSKETT.

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Rail Live: Some of the exhibits from Network Rail and others that you can see this year

Rail Live returns to Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre next month.

Rail Live 19 May

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Rail Live 2025: the speakers confirmed for the UK's largest rail exhibition

Speakers including Lord Hendy and Sir Andrew Haines are set to speak at this year's Rail Live.

Rail Live 9 May

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Construction of new electrified track at Long Marston continues

Construction is continuing at pace at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (RIC) as it installs its 3.5 kilometre (2.1 miles) electrified track.

Porterbrook 24 Apr

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Rail Live 2025: registrations opening for industry's top show

The UK’s largest rail exhibition returns to the Porterbrook-owned Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre on June 18-19.

Rail Live 24 Feb

New track being laid at Long Marston. PORTERBROOK.

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Electrified test track work at Long Marston begins as part of Porterbrook upgrades

Test loop will enable electric trains to run at up to 50mph, as well as hydrogen, battery and diesel vehicles.

Long Marston 21 Feb

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British Steel unveiled as RAIL Live 2025's headline partner for sustainability

RAIL Live is delighted to reveal British Steel as this year’s headline partner for sustainability for this year’s event which takes place between 18-19 June at Porterbook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.

Rail Live 29 Jan

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‘Hedgehog’ sleepers last longer than concrete with less carbon

Network Rail and Lankhorst Engineered Products have developed a new type of sleeper that has far less embedded carbon than existing types and is expected to have double the service life.

Innovation 30 Jul

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RAIL Live: Top 20 innovations that will shape the future

Rail Live 2024 featured numerous innovative products - big and small - set to improve the railway. Chris Howe selects his top 20…

Plant & equipment 17 Jul

Rail Live

Rail reform "frustratingly slow" says Network Rail Chief Executive

UK "could have diesel trains for 30 years" amid lack of electrification strategy

"Too much smoke and mirrors" about open access - Haines

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Rail electrification workforce has halved since 2018, study suggests

17 fantastic photos from this year's Rail Live

"A potential gamechanger": Siemens Mobility launches new Rail Charging Converter

Comment: Here comes the sun

Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Top 10 tips for attending Rail Live 2025

Rail Live: Some of the exhibits from Network Rail and others that you can see this year

Rail Live 2025: the speakers confirmed for the UK's largest rail exhibition

Construction of new electrified track at Long Marston continues

Rail Live 2025: registrations opening for industry's top show

Electrified test track work at Long Marston begins as part of Porterbrook upgrades

British Steel unveiled as RAIL Live 2025's headline partner for sustainability

‘Hedgehog’ sleepers last longer than concrete with less carbon

RAIL Live: Top 20 innovations that will shape the future

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

Rail Live

Rail reform "frustratingly slow" says Network Rail Chief Executive

UK "could have diesel trains for 30 years" amid lack of electrification strategy

"Too much smoke and mirrors" about open access - Haines

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Rail electrification workforce has halved since 2018, study suggests

17 fantastic photos from this year's Rail Live

"A potential gamechanger": Siemens Mobility launches new Rail Charging Converter

Comment: Here comes the sun

Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Top 10 tips for attending Rail Live 2025

Rail Live: Some of the exhibits from Network Rail and others that you can see this year

Rail Live 2025: the speakers confirmed for the UK's largest rail exhibition

Construction of new electrified track at Long Marston continues

Rail Live 2025: registrations opening for industry's top show

Electrified test track work at Long Marston begins as part of Porterbrook upgrades

British Steel unveiled as RAIL Live 2025's headline partner for sustainability

‘Hedgehog’ sleepers last longer than concrete with less carbon

RAIL Live: Top 20 innovations that will shape the future

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

Delay in EMR Class 810 delivery could affect other operators