News and Features
Team Rock completes the 3 Peaks Challenge again in support of the Railway Children
After a gruelling 19 hours or so of climbing this year’s ‘Team Rock’ celebrated completing the 3 Peaks Challenge last weekend in support of the Railway Children.
Rock Rail riding the waves to help raise funds for Marie Curie
Rock Rail supports the ‘Padstow to Rock Swim’ and the small Cornish village after which it is named.
First of Rock Rail East Anglia’s Stadler FLIRT trains receives APIS approval
The British railway regulatory authority has granted Stadler approval for Rock Rail East Anglia’s four-car bimodal FLIRT train for Greater Anglia. For Stadler, it is the first FLIRT in the UK to receive an authorisation for placing the train into service (APIS) – and in record time.
First 12-carriage electric train for Greater Anglia arrives at Liverpool Street station, London
A 12-carriage electric train has made its maiden voyage into Liverpool Street station, signifying a key achievement in the testing phase and bringing Greater Anglia new trains one step closer to roll-out.
Consortium acquires further 15% stake in Intercity Express Programme West
Rock Rail part of consortium to acquire additional stake in IEP, one of the most significant rail programmes in the UK. ...
Rock Rail set to climb the highest peaks again in support of the Railway Children charity
'Team Rock 2019’ will be tested to the limit as it takes on the challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon this summer in a massive effort to raise funds for the Railway Children char ...
Britain’s oldest electric trains replaced as the first of Rock Rail’s new fleets enters service
For the first time in 40 years, passengers are riding on new trains in the tunnels to London Moorgate, as Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) begins to replace mainland Britain’s oldest electric rail fle ...
Flash mob goes viral as single released in aid of Railway Children
Rock Rail and other members of the rail industry join forces again to record flash mob hit single ‘Lean on Me’ to raise funds for Railway Children. ...
Flash mob brightens up London Bridge commute in support of Railway Children
Commuters were taken by surprise and entertained yesterday as Rock Rail and other rail industry supporters formed part of a flash mob choir to raise awareness for Railway Children. ...
Rock Rail appoints leading rail safety expert as Health & Safety Director
George Bearfield from the Rail Safety and Standards Board joins Rock Rail as Health and Safety Director. ...
Consortium acquires 30% stake in Intercity Express Programme West
Rock Rail part of the consortium set to acquire share in IEP, one of the most significant rail programmes in the UK. ...
Achievements of community rail champions from across the country applauded at 2018 Community Rail Awards
Rock Rail is delighted to have been a sponsor of the 14th national Community Rail Awards to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the many individuals, groups and organisations in benefitting an ...
Passengers get taster of the new Rock Rail trains set to transform Great Northern suburban service
The first Class 717 train carried passengers on Great Northern’s suburban route from Moorgate to Gordon Hill on September 28. ...
Rock Rail’s new trains unveiled at InnoTrans 2018
Trains from Rock Rail’s first two fleets, the City Desiro class 717 and the Flirt class 755, were officially presented at InnoTrans in Berlin earlier this month. ...