Avanti West Coast has rolled out its new December timetable, delivering a significant boost to rail services between Liverpool and London and strengthening connections across the wider West Coast Main Line.At the heart of the update is an increase in frequency on the Liverpool route, with passengers...
A man who transformed a staple gun into a functioning firearm and tested it in an open field has been sentenced to five years in prison following an investigation by British Transport Police.Jamie Young, 45, of Selbourne Close in Kent, was arrested after the weapon was discovered in his luggage...
Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a woman found on railway tracks in Kilburn and are now appealing for a key witness to come forward to assist their enquiries.Emergency services were called to the line in Kilburn shortly after midnight on Thursday 17 July 2025 following reports...
British Transport Police have issued a public appeal to identify a man following a reported sexual assault on a District line train during the evening rush hour.The incident is said to have taken place on Tuesday 11 November. A woman who boarded the service at West Ham at 5.27pm became aware that a...
British Transport Police are urging a woman and several passengers to come forward following a reported assault on a train travelling between Swinton and Mexborough.The incident took place just before 5pm on Sunday 14 December. Officers say a man boarded the service at Swinton before attacking a...
Detectives are seeking the victim and any witnesses after an upskirting incident was reported on a train travelling into Glasgow Central.The incident is believed to have taken place between 1.30pm and 2pm on Wednesday 10 December, aboard the 1.27pm service from Uddingston. Police say a man was...
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following an alleged assault on a train travelling from London Victoria to Denmark Hill.The incident is reported to have taken place at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 3 December. Officers say the man sat next to a woman...
The Railway 200 Inspiration train is set to return to the North West this January, giving families, students and rail enthusiasts another opportunity to experience the travelling exhibition celebrating two centuries of Britain’s railways.The interactive train proved hugely popular during its...
Rail freight is shouldering a larger share of Britain’s Christmas logistics this year, according to new figures highlighting its growing importance during the festive season. The increase comes as the rail industry marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, giving the milestone year an...
A road vehicle earlier struck a bridge near Cardiff Central Station, causing significant disruption to rail services in the area. Trains were unable to cross the bridge, with some lines blocked and services affected across multiple operators. Early reports indicated that a Royal Mail lorry was...
A person has been taken to hospital with injuries described as “life threatening” after being found on the tracks at Loughton Underground Station. British Transport Police and paramedics responded to the incident shortly after 2.30pm on Monday, December 15.Emergency services were alerted...
Timmy Mallett has urged the full restoration of the Garmouth Viaduct after the historic railway bridge collapsed into the River Spey in Moray. The 140-year-old structure, which fell on Sunday, is a key part of both the National Cycle Network and the Speyside Way, a long-distance trail stretching 137...
A 72-year-old man who fell onto the tracks at Stratford station in east London was struck and killed by a Jubilee line train, an inquest at East London Coroner’s Court has heard. Brian Mitchell’s death on 26 December 2023 has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding multiple trains...
The Northumberland Line is celebrating its first anniversary with passenger numbers set to surpass one million by early January 2026. Since services began on 15 December last year, Northern has reported more than 920,000 journeys, exceeding pre-opening forecasts and demonstrating the line’s...
The “Alter Schwede” intermodal block train is celebrating ten years of connecting Germany and Sweden, marking a decade of reliable and efficient service in European combined transport. Launched in 2015 through a partnership between DB Cargo, Kombiverkehr, and Spedition Bode, the service runs...
BART will be carrying out rail destressing work on the Yellow Line in Contra Costa County, requiring a temporary reduction from two tracks to one to ensure the safety of maintenance crews. The work is planned to take place overnight, starting at midnight and continuing until normal service resumes...
A young person tragically lost their life on 26 November 2025 after being struck by a train at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing in Nottinghamshire, located between Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations. The train involved was travelling at approximately 60 mph (97 km/h) at the time of the...
A major milestone in European rail modernization has been reached as Belgium completes its nationwide upgrade to the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2, enhancing safety, efficiency, and cross-border interoperability. The ambitious project, launched in 2015, has upgraded 2,274 kilometers...
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is reminding passengers to check journey planners ahead of the festive period as services are expected to be busier than usual due to Christmas markets, amended timetables, and ongoing rail upgrades.No trains will operate on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while services...
South Western Railway (SWR) is urging passengers to plan ahead over the Christmas and New Year period due to seasonal timetable changes and major engineering work on the line between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.Engineers will be upgrading track, switches, crossings, signalling systems, and...