Chasing Will o’the WISP
■ Consultation on 30-year plan
■ Public competition for GBR HQ
■ Legislation lagging privatisation timescale
Vivarail’s battery ‘230’ for Greenford branch
VivaRail's battery powered Class 230 demonstrator will operate on the Greenford branch to test the underlying technology.
DfT outlines future role for operators
■ First PSC tendered next year – let in 2024
■ Includes responsibility for train procurement
Half-term success for Staycation Express
Rail Charter Services reported good loadings on its tourist trains on the Settle and Carlisle line, which returned during the autumn half-term holiday at the end of October.
Ballard acquires Arcola Energy
Ballard Power Systems has acquired Arcola Energy in a deal worth up to almost £30 million.
Salisbury to fully reopen on 16 November
The railway through Salisbury is due to fully reopen on 16 November following the collision at Fisherton Tunnel on 31 October.
Trio of namings at Low Carbon Logistics event
Three freight locomotives were named as part of the three-day ‘Low Carbon Logistics’ event, held at the Mossend International Railfreight Park during COP26.
