Phase 1 · June 2026
A home for
UK trains,
clearly organised.
SpotRail HQ is an independent reference for Britain's railway. Browse every class of rolling stock, see who runs what, and explore the network as a single connected map.
Rolling-stock classes
165+
Operators
28
Service categories
7
Network coverage
GB
Database
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Every class of UK rolling stock
165+ classes across intercity, regional, commuter, freight, charter, metro and heritage — with operators, builders, traction and notes.
Open the database
Map
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The network, at a glance
A schematic map of Britain's mainline routes. Tap a line to see its operator, typical journey times, and the classes that run it.
Explore the map
Operators
Who runs what, where
From the big six TOCs to heritage lines — see operator fleets and route coverage.
Coming phase 2
Live departures
Real-time arrivals
Once we have coverage, see live boards for any National Rail station — clean, calm, current.
Coming phase 3
Community
For people who love trains
A quieter, better place to share sightings, photos and trip reports. Opt-in, no algorithm.
Coming phase 4