Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

The fleet of Hitachi 800 intercity trains entered service in 2017 Six trains, part of a new high-speed fleet, have been taken out of service after hairline cracks were discovered. Great Western ...

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One woman has experienced a series of unfortunate events travelling with Great Western Railway (GWR), perhaps making her one of the unluckiest train passengers in the UK. Daniela Staiano ...

Battery-powered trains using a new rapid-charging system are being tested as part of a trial by Great Western Railway (GWR). The trains use the onboard FastCharge battery that delivers the ...

Rail journeys in the west of England continue to be disrupted due to flooding. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all lines between Bedwyn and Westbury are closed due to heavy rain flooding the ...

A trial by Great Western Railway (GWR) for rapid-charging battery trains is underway, as part of plans to phase out diesel engines. The initiative was launched in February 2022, with the trials ...

A trial by Great Western Railway (GWR) for rapid-charging battery trains is underway, as part of plans to phase out diesel engines. The initiative was launched in February 2022, with the trials ...