A signalling fault at St Albans City railway station is causing delays on services between Luton and London St Pancras International this evening.Trains travelling through the area may be delayed by up to 10 minutes, with disruption expected to continue until around 22:00. The issue is particularly...
Services have resumed following a train fault between Moorgate station and Finsbury Park station, although disruption is continuing as operators work to restore the normal timetable.The line, which had previously been blocked towards Moorgate, has now reopened. However, trains running between the...
A fire beside the railway near London Bridge railway station caused disruption to train services earlier, with multiple routes affected while emergency services dealt with the incident.At the time, platform 9 at the station was unavailable, forcing changes to normal operations and resulting in...
Trespassers on the railway in the Lea Hall area caused disruption between Birmingham International railway station and Birmingham New Street railway station earlier this evening, with all lines blocked while the incident was being dealt with.At the time, train services running through the route were...
A man who repeatedly exposed himself to women on a London Underground train, despite being subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), has been jailed following an investigation by British Transport Police.Ayman Yanoussi, 21, of St Johns Road in Newham, was sentenced at Inner London Crown...
Passengers are being warned that while most of Britain’s rail network will remain open, the early May bank holiday will see disruption at a number of key locations due to major engineering works.Network Rail says the period from Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May has been specifically targeted for...
Passengers using the East Coast Main Line are being urged to plan ahead as a programme of major engineering works is carried out in May to improve the reliability of the route.The work, being delivered by Network Rail, will take place over two bank holiday weekends — May Day (2–4 May) and the...
Direct Rail Services has opened expressions of interest for the sale of a number of surplus rail assets, offering what it describes as a significant opportunity for industry buyers.At the centre of the sale are four British Rail Class 57 locomotives, with the following units available:• 57304•...
Police are searching for a group of youths after a teenage boy was assaulted and robbed of his bicycle near a railway station in Clydebank.The incident took place at around 5pm on Sunday, April 26, in a station car park on Onslow Road. A 16-year-old boy was approached by five youths before being...
A person has died after being struck by a train at Hampstead Underground station, with emergency services called to the scene earlier today.Officers attended the station at around midday on April 27 following reports of a casualty on the track. Despite their efforts, the individual was pronounced...
Passengers using Tilehurst railway station can now access every platform step-free for the first time, following the installation of new lifts as part of an accessibility upgrade.The improvements, delivered by Network Rail, are aimed at making the station easier to use for those with reduced...
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court following a serious assault involving a corrosive substance at Crawley railway station earlier this year.Wade Richards, of Three Bridges Road in Crawley, appeared before magistrates on Wednesday 22 April charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent,...
Detectives investigating an incident on a train in Glasgow have released an image of a man they believe could assist with their enquiries.Officers from British Transport Police say the incident took place at around 9.30pm on Saturday 21 March on a service travelling between Motherwell and Glasgow...
An incident near the railway at Kew Bridge railway station earlier forced the closure of all lines in the area, whilst the police dealt with the situation.Services running between Barnes railway station and Brentford railway station are still being heavily affected, with trains either cancelled,...
Organisers have confirmed that a planned open day event has been cancelled, citing concerns over delivery standards and evolving safety requirements.The decision follows a series of planning discussions which concluded that the event could no longer be delivered to the level expected by attendees,...
As preparations continue for the launch of Lumo’s new West Coast service, the operator has unveiled the first of its refurbished trains set to enter service later this spring.The fleet is undergoing upgrades at Alstom’s Widnes modernisation facility, delivered in collaboration with Beacon Rail....
Greater Anglia has launched a fresh recruitment drive for trainee train drivers, with applications now open across multiple locations on its network.The operator is seeking candidates for two distinct roles: depot drivers and mainline drivers. Depot drivers are tasked with moving empty trains within...
A touring exhibition train celebrating two centuries of Britain’s railways is due to arrive in Stockport next week, bringing a mix of history, innovation and community events to the station.The train, named Inspiration, has been jointly curated by the National Railway Museum and Network Rail. It...
LNER is preparing to celebrate the return of its flagship Flying Scotsman service to departure times that more closely reflect its historic mid-morning schedule.From Monday 18 May, the service will depart Edinburgh at 10:00 for London King’s Cross, with the northbound return leaving London at...
A man who admitted sending a sexual written message to a teenage girl on a train is awaiting sentencing after a court hearing was delayed due to the absence of a translator.Ahmed Ayoub Waisi, 27, appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court having pleaded guilty to communicating indecently with a 16-year-old...