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The article offers news briefs on railways in Great Britain as of January 2015. Topics in the news include the failure of Class 20304 train at Drigg in 2014, the operation of Class 97303 train for UTU1/SGT on December 22, and the responsibility vested to railroad company Colas Rail Ltd. for the RailVac machines.

A photograph of the 6100 Royal Scot train as it crosses the River Dee during its last duty is presented.

The article reports on the decision of the Llangollen Diesel Group (LDG) to remove the 46010 locomotive from the Llangollen Railway in Great Britain. It cites that the removal was due to its heaviness and its failure to keep with the image of the railway. According to the LDG, it has planned to keep the locomotive within its ownership and secure it an operational future.

The article reports on the move of English Welsh & Scottish Railway Ltd. (EWS) in offering locomotives tender sale around Great Britian. These include the 16 Class 08 shunter, 16 Class 37s and 12 Class 56s. The locations for disposal are presented, which include Crewe, Margam, Tyne Yard, Healey Mills, Bescot, and Doncaster. The table depicting the full lists of locos for tender sale is also presented.

The article discusses the revival of football specials or footexs in railway vocabulary by English, Welsh and Scottish Railway Ltd. (EWS) and others that offer special engagement to football clubs in Great Britain. The potential for the operation of charter trains for football fans has recently seen by EWS and other train operating companies (TOCs). Many charters were hired by football clubs instead of the railway itself.

The article reports that the train 4965 Rood Ashton Hall on August 2, 2015 will join the Birmingham-London main line, with the afternoon Shakespeare Express for Birmingham from the Stratford branch at Hatton North Junction.

A calendar of events in railroads in Great Britain in 2015 is presented including the five return trips of 47367/596 railroad train at Mid Norfolk Railway on February 28, the railroad gala at the East Lancashire Railway on March 7/8, and the gala at the Great Central Railway on March 28/29.

The article reports on the return of prototype Sprinter 150002 locomotive at Reading, England after staying to Exeter depot in 2014.

The article reports on the despatch of two former Southern two-car Class 456 electric multiple units of railway Wolverton Works to South West Trains in Great Britain in 2014.

The article offers information on the disposal of the Driving Motor Composite 51498 and Regional Railways Driving Motor Break 51432, both Class 101 diesel multiple units (DMU) vehicles of Swanage Railway in Great Britain, due to a legal dispute in 2013.

The article presents a photograph of British train operating firm GB Railfreight's 66745 "Modern Railways The First 50 Years" waiting for the departure.

The article reports on the two surplus Voyager DEMU power cars within the Virgin Rail Group Ltd.'s fleet which will be used at Crewe Station by the company to train it s staff.

The article reports that the remains of the Stobart-branded locomotive train 66048 by DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd. have been stripped into parts in Toton, England, with the hope that the train could be rebuilt again.

The article reports on the dispatching of three railroad trains by Electric Railway Museum in Coventry, England.

The article reports on the steam revival of the main line network in Preston, England. The said steam revival has two separate steam-hauled services which will leave Lancashire city on August 5. The route of the three trains, one of which is the Duchess of Sutherland, is mentioned. It is also noted that the said trains are operated by Carnforth-based West Coast Railways.

A photograph of the Standard 4 train which becomes active after 44 years dormant is presented.

A photograph of the Cambrian train 76079 as it heads past Llangelynnin in Great Britain is presented.

The article reports on the decision of DB Schenker AG (DBS) to let the Class 90 and 92 trains move to the WNTS pool in Great Britain. It states that suitable for return to traffic trains are the 92s. It notes that DBS's ten out of 25 Class 90 fleet are in traffic while Class 92's 17 out of 30 are in traffic. In addition, Class 90s are required six times a day traffic for the First ScotRail sleeper contract while other locomotives are used on charters and occasional freight work.

The article reports that the class 58 unit trains were transported from Great Britain and will be in service from July-August 2009 in France. It cites the latest to move in the country is the 58001, with the locomotive painted in ETF livery, arrived on August 13, 2009 and was unveiled in 1982 in Great Britain. It mentions that 58004 and 58013 arrived on July 24, 2009 followed by three former Dutch 58s on July 28, 2009.

The article reports on the increasing numbers of class 377/5 electric multiple units (EMUs) which are available for service with First Capital Connect (FCC) after its despatched from the Bombardier plant in Derby, England. It states that the units are having the FCC livery, from its base blue color and with vinyls being used at depot level. It adds that the 377/2s lent from Southern are to be brought back to Selhurst after the availability of more 377/5s.

The article reports on the move of DB Schenker AG to let its shunters to continue to be in motion on August 6, 2009 in England. It states that the 08701 which had been stored was transported to Toton by road and was substituted by 09022 at Hams Hall in the Network WSSN pool. Meanwhile, 08428 is reinstated while 08798 will replace 08804 which was returned to Toton. In addition, 08578 has been reinstated to traffic while 08703 was kept.

The article reports on the continuing move of DB Schenker AG to mix its Class 66 and 67 fleets with locomotives getting in and out of store depending on the trains' maintenance requirements in Great Britain. It mentions that the 67017 Arrow was kept, but 67028 was reinstated on July 31, 2009. In addition, 67017 has to be returned to the active pool and 67004 Post Hast was stored on August 4, 2009.

The article reports on the delivery of three Class 377/5 electromagnetic units (EMUs) from Derby, England-based Bombardier Inc. to First Capital Connect (FCC). The units being despatched are the 377502, 377507, and 377508, joining the 377501 and 377504. FCC has also received 321403 and 321405 to lengthen services from King's Cross.

The article reports on the despatch of several Class 87 locomotives of Electric Traction Ltd. and Europhoenix for customers in Eastern Europe. These include the 0450-002-5 for Floyd in Hungary as well as 87020-4, 87029-5, and 87033-7 for BRC in Bulgaria. The locomotives have been towed from Long Marston to Worcester and then to Crewe for electrical testing before shipping.

The article reports on the completion of the clearout of locomotives from DB Schenker AG's depot at Old Oak Common in England on May 22, 2009. The locomotives despatched include the 47799, 56032, 56103, 67001, 58016, and the 58048. The locomotive units were moved to Eastleigh, Wembley, and Crewe. Some were moved one piece at a time by train while some by road.

The article presents several captions and interpretation of a photograph of a snow man in the railway. According to Phil Riley, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Worker (RMT) claimed that Southeastern was hiring staff that are under-trained. While Fraser McFarne suggests that more trains were achieving right-time departures after the introduction of the new automated dispatch team. Moreover, Gary Kent indicates that cold climate suggested there could be job losses in the future.

The article reports on the Southern three Class 375/9s loaned by Southeastern Trains as part of the delivery fall-out of the Class 377/5s of First Capital Connect (FCC) in Great Britain. The three Class 375/9s are coupled as a 12-car set that have been working at the London-Brighton and Bognor peak services. Employed units include the 375905, 375921, and the 375924

The article reports on the plan of Bluebell Railway to allow Class 73 E6043 Perseverance locomotive to work a special train on March 7, 2009 in Great Britain. The author states that the trip tickets for the locomotive will cost at £30. In addition, the locomotive is on hire to the railway to work spoil trains in replacement of the Class 08.

The article reports on the preparation of East Lancashire Railway to reuse the 37418 locomotive at the 36-hour "Nightrider" diesel gala on March 14-15, 2009 in Lancashire, England. The author states that 37418 will be the first locomotive to be returned to use at a preserved railway. Moreover, the locomotive will retain its EWS red livery and remain in the livery until March.

The article reports on the work of scrapmen at CF Booths and TJ Thomson & Son Ltd. to dispose locomotives from DB Schenker AG (DBS) in Great Britain. The locomotives include eight Class 56s from Immingham, England and the first of seven Class 37s from Tyne Yard. Moreover, Booths has also collected the 20119 locomotive from Harry Needle Railroad Co. (HNRC) at Barrow Hill on February 13, 2009.

The article announces the completion of the Greek A-9101 locomotive after a major rebuild in Pireaus, Greece. It notes that the operation covers some retrieval works such as the recovery of its attractive old maroon livery as well as its splendid sight. Moreover, recovery of the four other locos which are taken in late October is also mentioned.

The article reports on the decision of Virgin Trains Co. to give up the lease of the class 180 diesel multiple units (DMUs) on Northern Rail services from London to Birmingham, England. According to the report, the lease is expected to last only until mid-2010. It also notes that the decision of Virgin Trains is just a follow up move from Northern's first effort of a 30-day lease in early October.

The article reports that Class 08/09s or 37s and the remaining redundant EWS locomotives of Euro Cargo Rail are to be for sale soon. The EWS 37s to be disposed include 37042, 37203, and 37886 and assuming none are to be returned to traffic. The EWS 08/09s shunters in stored pools to be disposed include 08397, 08824, and 09003.

The article provides information on the run of Purbeck and Weymouth Explorer, the 47773 and 50049, in top-and-tail operation on May 10, 2008. The train will run from Birmingham Moor Street to Weymouth. According to the author, the 47773 is expected to work one way with the 50049 working with the other direction. The train will set down in Bournemouth, Poole or Wareham.

A photograph of the locomotive 50035 Ark Royal is presented, along with the highlights of the restart of its operations last April 12, 2008.

The article reports that three Class 108 diesel multiple units of Peak Rail are for sale due to the retirement of the owner, Mike Hancocks, from railway preservation. Along with the Class 108 units is a unique Class 108 centre car. It mentions that DMC 53933 unit is considered the recent runner paired with DMBS 51566 as the first set. The second set comprises DMBS 51937 & DTC 54504 and DMBS 53627 & DMC 51567 as the third set.

The article reports that historic trains were being banned in Spain. Accordingly, the ban covers over national track authority Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias' (ADIF) network. The ban means that popular regular excursions such as the steam hauled Strawberry Train from the Madrid railway museum and one-off excursions using preserved traction including the preserved English electrics.

The article reports on the plan of Network Rail Ltd. in Great Britain to dispose its Class 101, 121 and 122 vehicles. It is argued that if the vehicles are to remain in service after 2007, then it would require costly safety modifications. Furthermore, it cites that the company has other elderly trains including 3 Class 121 and 1 Class 122 single cars and 2 Class 101 twins.

The article reports on the return of Virgin Trains Co.'s 57307 Lady Penelope train along with six Mk2 coaches in Newcastle, England due to a Voyager shortage on January 26, 2007. The train managed to lose a minimal time during the journey. The unusual location was moved from 1M95 to 1M97 due to the train's late arrival. As claimed, passengers applauded Train Operating Cos. for not using the easy cancellation option.

The article reports that Oxcroft Disposal Point has dispatched its final train on January 25, 2006 when the 11.00 Oxcroft-West Burton hauled by EWS No. 66214 departed. Through the event, Oxcroft Disposal Point will be mothballed with all valuable items removed as well as the line from Foxlow Junction to Seymour Junction.