Rail Live

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

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Support RAIL NOW to help save lives in Ukraine

Just £20 can save a life.That’s the message behind a major new campaign launched at Rail Live 2024 and supported by RAIL itself, to equip Ukrainian railway workers with key safety equipment.

Rail Live 10 Jul

Ukrainian Railways delegation speaking at RAIL Live 2024. JACK BOSKETT

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You can save lives in Ukraine

Join our campaign: even £20 can make a difference

Editor's comment 10 Jul

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Britain’s record-breaking rail show brings in new features

Rail Live just keeps getting bigger and bigger, with 2024 proving to be another record-breaking year for the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition.

Rail Live 9 Jul