A man from Penrhyndeudraeth has appeared in court accused of putting railway passengers at risk after allegedly driving a tractor and trailer across a level crossing in front of an approaching train.Rhodri ap Gwyn, 53, of Hafod y Wern, appeared before Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on 8 January in...
A Tyne and Wear Metro employee who made history as the network’s youngest ever train driver when services first launched is retiring after a career spanning almost half a century.Phil Taylor, now 65 and from Bank Foot in Newcastle, was only 19 when he took up the controls of a Metro train in...
Rail union TSSA has given a cautious welcome to the government’s stated ambition to create a new rail connection between Birmingham and Manchester, while warning that firm details and rapid delivery will be crucial if the project is to succeed.The union, which represents staff directly employed by...
Police investigating a robbery at Beckton DLR station are appealing for help to identify a teenager they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.The incident took place at around 3.30pm on Wednesday 12 November, when a 14-year-old boy was confronted by three other boys at the station....
A winter clothing appeal in Reading is once again encouraging businesses, commuters and residents to come together to support people facing hardship during the colder months.The Winter Warmer programme is collecting good-quality second-hand coats, scarves, hats and gloves, which will be...
South Eastern Railway has begun trialling new flood warning camera technology at a number of locations identified as particularly vulnerable to severe weather, as part of efforts to improve safety and reliability during periods of heavy rain.The solar-powered cameras will be installed at five sites...
Eurostar has marked a major landmark in its history after carrying its 400 millionth passenger since services first began operating in 1994, underlining more than three decades of cross-border rail travel in Europe.The milestone comes after a record-breaking year for the operator, with 20 million...
More stations and tunnel sections across London’s Underground network now offer high-speed mobile connectivity, with Transport for London and Boldyn Networks confirming that coverage has expanded to include the first stretches of the Circle and District lines.Alongside the fully connected...
Armed officers were called to a railway line in North Yorkshire after a bull strayed onto the tracks, prompting safety concerns for passengers, rail staff and the wider public.North Yorkshire Police said they received the initial report at 9.13am on Wednesday, January 14, after the animal was seen...
Britain’s political parties have made repeated promises on rail investment over several decades, and the pattern is familiar: ambitious announcements, confident timelines, and a language of national renewal that plays well at the despatch box. Yet history suggests that these declarations often...
Leaders across Greater Manchester have endorsed the government’s newly unveiled growth strategy for the North, welcoming what they describe as a clear commitment to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail and accelerating long-awaited improvements to rail connectivity.Northern Powerhouse Rail sits at...
Alstom has marked a major milestone on one of the UK’s largest signalling schemes after successfully completing Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol programme, a project designed to modernise rail infrastructure and improve performance across the region.The latest phase of...
Pete Waterman OBE has expanded his record-breaking model railway with an unexpected new addition: a miniature replica of the travelling exhibition train currently touring the UK as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.The idea was sparked by Inspiration, a free exhibition train designed to bring the...
Train services between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea will be suspended for nearly two weeks at the end of January and start of February, with buses replacing trains while major engineering work is carried out on the line.Network Rail will close the railway from Monday 26 January to Friday 6...
Train services will be suspended between Haymarket and Dalmeny for just over a week as major engineering works take place to upgrade the route. No trains will run on this section from Saturday, 17 January through to Sunday, 25 January, while teams carry out continuous, round-the-clock work.During...
LNER has unveiled a refreshed First Class food and drink offering for the colder months, marking the launch of its new Winter menus that showcase ingredients sourced from suppliers along the East Coast route.The operator has simplified its complimentary catering by introducing two redesigned menus,...
Government plans to transform rail travel across the North have been set out, with a proposed new line between Liverpool and Manchester at the heart of a programme ministers say could unlock billions of pounds in economic growth for the region.Details of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme were...
A long-mooted plan to revive a railway closed more than six decades ago has moved closer to reality after receiving government backing, giving fresh momentum to one of the North East’s most ambitious transport proposals.Officials confirmed that development work on the Leamside Line will advance...
A construction crane working on an elevated high-speed rail project linking Thailand with China collapsed onto a moving passenger train today, derailing several carriages and killing and injuring dozens of people as the service travelled from Bangkok toward Ubon Ratchathani. The incident occurred in...
A Chicago man is facing a first-degree murder charge after prosecutors say he fatally stabbed a fellow CTA rider who was asleep aboard a Blue Line train in the Loop early Saturday morning.Authorities allege the victim, 37-year-old Dominique Pollion, had been sleeping on the train for roughly an hour...