A warning has been issued by rail union Transport Salaried Staffs' Association over suggestions that trains on High Speed 2 could initially operate at reduced speeds.The comments follow reports that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is considering cost-saving measures on the delayed and...
A new generation of electric trains for Bulgaria has been unveiled as Škoda Group presented the first completed unit of a major fleet order aimed at modernising the country’s railway network.The four-car train was officially introduced in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of...
A major step forward in rail decarbonisation has been announced after Siemens Mobility and Akiem agreed a framework deal for up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including a new battery-powered variant.The agreement includes a firm order for 50 locomotives, alongside an option for a further 30 units. It...
A new luxury dining experience on rails is set to take shape in Japan, with Hitachi Rail confirming it will build the rolling stock for an upcoming restaurant train developed in partnership with Seibu Railway.The train, named Fine Dining Train “vies,” is scheduled to enter service in March 2028,...
A major expansion of Italy’s high-speed rail fleet is underway after Trenitalia signed a new agreement with Hitachi Rail for nine additional next-generation Frecciarossa trains.The deal, valued at around €260 million, builds on an earlier contract agreed in 2023 that covered 36 trains, later...
A rail safety investigation has detailed how two track workers were struck by a wagon during engineering works near Port Glasgow railway station, leaving one seriously injured.The incident occurred at around 8.30pm on 15 March 2025 within a planned engineering possession, where multiple rail-mounted...
The latest developments surrounding High Speed 2 suggest that Britain’s most ambitious rail project is once again being reshaped under financial pressure, with rising costs now forcing difficult questions about what the railway will ultimately deliver. Once billed as a transformative high-speed...
The long-promised reopening of the railway between Oxford and Milton Keynes — a flagship section of the East West Rail project — has instead become a case study in how Britain’s rail system can deliver infrastructure but fail to run trains. Despite construction being effectively complete and...
A landmark sculpture celebrating Scotland’s railway heritage has returned to public view after more than two decades in storage, finding a new home at Springburn railway station.The piece, titled Heritage and Hope, was created in 1989 by artist Vincent Butler and reflects the deep-rooted railway...
A temporary closure at Glasgow Central station has enabled engineers to complete months’ worth of maintenance in a matter of days following disruption caused by the Union Street fire.With Scotland’s busiest station shut from 8 March, Network Rail teams rapidly mobilised to deliver a concentrated...
Major accessibility improvements are advancing at Tenby railway station, with passengers set to benefit from step-free access between platforms as work enters its next phase.The scheme, led by Network Rail in partnership with AmcoGiffen, forms part of the UK Government’s Access for All programme....
A renewed safety warning has been issued ahead of the Easter school holidays, with Network Rail urging young people to stay away from the railway amid ongoing concerns about trespass incidents.Officials say the risks are severe and often underestimated. Overhead power lines on the network carry...
Safety warnings have been issued to the public ahead of the return of popular Sunday car boot sales in Metheringham, following changes to rail services through the area.Until December 2025, there were no scheduled Sunday trains running through the village. However, a revised timetable now means up...
Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again view one of British cinema’s most recognisable props, as the original clock featured in Brief Encounter has been returned to the platform.The timepiece, originally installed in December 1895 and built by Joyce of Whitchurch in Shropshire, was...
A major upgrade programme is progressing at Stevenage railway station, where a £4.5 million investment is transforming platform canopies, staircase roofs and lighting systems.The four-month project, scheduled to complete by the end of June, has already seen significant milestones reached. Existing...
A major restoration project at Scarborough railway station is nearing completion, with the historic clocktower now fully refurbished as part of wider upgrade works.The £14 million scheme has focused on preserving the station’s Grade II-listed character while modernising key elements of the...
An inquest has heard how a man found dead beside a railway line in Carmarthenshire may have been struck by more than one train on a busy route.The body of 42-year-old Matthew Thomas Graham Harries was discovered on the morning of 21 March 2025 near Llangennech, after a train driver on the Heart of...
Police are appealing for victims and witnesses after reports of a man attempting to push people onto the tracks at Edgware Underground Station.Officers were called to the station at around 7:15pm on Friday 27 March 2026 following reports of dangerous behaviour on the platform. A man was alleged to...
A man whose suspicious behaviour at a busy railway station caught the attention of specialist officers has been jailed following a drugs and cash seizure by British Transport Police.Sokol Hazizi, 34, of Silbury Boulevard in Milton Keynes, was sentenced to nine months in prison at Aylesbury Crown...
Police have issued images of a man they want to identify as part of an investigation into a bicycle theft in West Sussex.The incident took place at Hassocks railway station, where a bike was left secured to a rack at around 9am on Tuesday 3 March. When the owner returned at approximately 1pm, the...