Rail services between Bolton and Preston have been suspended while emergency services respond to an incident on the line.All routes through the affected section are currently blocked, meaning trains are unable to run in either direction while the situation is dealt with. Operators have warned that...
A new multi-year freight agreement has been secured between GB Railfreight and Maritime Transport, reinforcing a long-standing partnership focused on moving goods efficiently across Britain.The contract will see rail freight services continue to link major deep-sea ports with inland distribution...
A train operating in Bedfordshire has been given a name that reflects the area’s industrial past, following a collaboration between London Northwestern Railway and a local college.The Class 150 unit, numbered 150137, now carries the name ‘Brickfield Breeze’ and runs along the Marston Vale Line...
Passengers using the Cambrian Line are being warned of disruption this May as a programme of engineering works gets underway to prepare the route for new trains entering service later this year.Network Rail will carry out a series of infrastructure upgrades between Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth and...
Passengers travelling in First Class with TransPennine Express can expect a refreshed onboard dining experience this summer, as the operator introduces a new seasonal menu across routes in the North of England and Scotland.The updated TransPennine Kitchen Coast to Coast and West Coast offerings aim...
A new approach to generating renewable energy on the railway is being trialled in the UK, with London North Eastern Railway and clean energy firm Treeva testing technology that captures power from passing trains.The pilot scheme has seen three compact wind turbines installed alongside the East Coast...
A long-awaited railway revival in the South West has taken a decisive step forward, with contracts now signed to bring passenger services back to Portishead for the first time in more than 60 years.The milestone was marked at Bristol Temple Meads, where agreements were finalised to deliver two new...
Rail services between Reading and Wokingham were severely disrupted earlier after a person was struck by a train, though the incident has now been dealt with by emergency services.All lines in the area had been closed while teams responded, bringing trains to an immediate stand. Services were unable...
A widespread power outage earlier today had left parts of the rail network across London and the Midlands facing ongoing disruption, with services only now beginning to recover.The issue has been linked to a nationwide power fluctuation involving National Grid, which caused electric trains on...
Rail passengers heading to Coventry are being warned to expect significantly busier conditions than usual as thousands of fans descend on the city to celebrate Coventry City Football Club’s return to the Premier League.The Bank Holiday Monday celebrations on 4 May are set to draw large crowds,...
British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a reported incident of indecent behaviour on a train in West Sussex, releasing an image of a man they wish to identify.The incident is said to have taken place on the evening of Wednesday 1 April, during a service travelling between London...
Rail passengers in the West Midlands are being warned of a full three-day shutdown on part of the Cross City line as major HS2 infrastructure is installed near Birmingham.Services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley will be suspended from Friday 29 May through to Sunday 31 May,...
British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a high-value bicycle was stolen during a train journey in South Yorkshire, releasing images of a man they want to identify.The incident unfolded at around 5pm on Thursday 26 March, when a 16-year-old boarded a service at Doncaster station with a...
Rail services through Swanley have been brought to an abrupt halt following a trespass incident, leaving passengers facing widespread disruption across the Southeastern network.Operators have confirmed that trains running through the station are currently unable to proceed, with services either...
Rail services on a key Midland Main Line section have been severely disrupted after a person was struck by a train between Kettering and Wellingborough.Emergency services are currently at the scene, with all lines between the two stations closed while the incident is dealt with. As a result, trains...
Theft of signalling cables between Newcastle railway station and Ashington railway station has forced the closure of the line, bringing significant disruption to services across the route.Train services between the two stations are currently unable to operate as normal, with journeys either...
Passengers planning journeys to and from London Euston railway station in May are being advised to check before travelling, as a series of engineering works will bring changes to services while keeping the station and most of the West Coast Main Line open.Network Rail has confirmed that trains will...
A new footbridge at Harlington railway station has officially opened, with an event held to mark the completion of the major upgrade.The structure, delivered by Network Rail, has been designed with a lifespan of around 120 years and is intended to provide a more durable and efficient connection...
A vehicle collision with a bridge in the St Mary’s area of Cardiff is causing disruption to rail services between Cardiff Central railway station and Newport railway station.Trains have been required to run at reduced speeds through the affected section while safety checks are carried out. The...
A person has been struck by a train between Hove railway station and Worthing railway station, leading to the closure of all lines while emergency services respond.Train services through the area are currently suspended, with widespread cancellations, delays and alterations in place. The disruption...