Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Festive Flying Scotsman" railtour on 14th December 2025? Promoted by UK Railtours the tour is scheduled to be hauled by 60103 Flying Scotsman with support from the DB Cargo diesel fleet. The railtour is due to travel from York to Newcastle, returning in...
A single-car train derailed and fell from a bridge in northern Japan early on 12 December after striking a fallen tree, leaving the driver injured but no passengers harmed.The incident occurred at 5:07 a.m. on the Akita Nairiku Line in Kita-Akita, with the train traveling between Arase and Kayakusa...
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is preparing for increased ridership this Sunday, 14 December, as the Denver Broncos host the Green Bay Packers at 2:25 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High. With the stadium located close to multiple bus stops and rail stations, public transit offers a...
Amtrak is offering a special limited-time promotion that lets you bring a travel companion for free when you book a Roomette.Roomettes provide a private, comfortable space with two seats that convert into upper and lower beds at night. Passengers enjoy First Class amenities including upgraded...
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has approved a revised 3-Year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the British Transport Police (BTP), but rail unions warn the funding does not go far enough to protect staff and passengers.While the plan outlines a more collaborative approach between...
TransPennine Express (TPE) brought festive cheer to Manchester Airport station this week as Santa’s grotto welcomed pupils from Peel Hall Primary Academy in Wythenshawe.On Wednesday 10 December, two groups of excited children enjoyed a day of seasonal activities amid twinkling lights and the buzz...
Great Western Railway (GWR) has officially unveiled the upgraded Twyford station, marking a major step forward in creating a more welcoming, secure, and customer-focused environment for the thousands of passengers who pass through the Thames Valley hub each day.A special ceremony this morning...
Christopher Anthony Price, who celebrated his 100th birthday in October, marked the occasion with a special First Class day trip from Banbury to Manchester on the CrossCountry network, accompanied by his family. The journey was organised by the long-distance train operator to honour Mr Price’s...
Chiltern Railways is preparing a one-off farewell journey to mark the retirement of its iconic Mark III coaches while supporting the Railway Children charity.The special event will take place on Sunday 22 February and gives rail enthusiasts and the public a chance to ride the British Rail-era...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express" railtour on 13th December 2025? Promoted by The Railway Touring Company the tour is scheduled to be hauled by 34028 Eddystone with support from the WCRC diesel fleet. The railtour is due to travel from Three Bridges to...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of the "Christmas 2025 Tour" railtour on 13th December 2025? Promoted by Saltburn Railtours the tour is scheduled to be top and tailed by Class 47's from the WCRC diesel fleet. The railtour is due to travel from Saltburn to Edinburgh, returning in the evening.The...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Bath Christmas Statesman" railtour on 13th December 2025? Promoted by Statesman Rail the tour is scheduled to be hauled by locomotives from the LSL diesel fleet, likely a Class 47 and Class 57. The railtour is due to travel from Hull to Bath Spa,...
Rail passengers across the North West are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as forecasters warn of severe rainfall likely to cause widespread disruption.The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for much of Lancashire and Cumbria from Saturday 13 December through to Monday 15 December,...
A major environmental project is reshaping the landscape around the Dwyryd Estuary in Snowdonia, where National Grid is working to remove a prominent stretch of overhead electricity infrastructure by replacing it with an underground system. The initiative, developed in partnership with Network Rail,...
Rail users and residents in and around Metheringham are being urged to take extra care at the village’s level crossings as changes to Sunday rail operations come into effect.The line between Lincoln and Sleaford, which has traditionally seen no scheduled Sunday services, will begin carrying up to...
More than £4 million will be channelled into upgrading the railway between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan early next year, as Network Rail prepares a series of structural improvements aimed at strengthening the line for decades ahead.The programme focuses on three key structures along the route, each...
On this day in 1988, Britain awoke to one of the most devastating rail disasters in its modern history. The Clapham Junction rail crash, which occurred on the morning of 12 December, unfolded just south of the busy interchange as thousands of commuters made their way toward central London. What...
Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive took a major step closer to completion on Tuesday, 9 December, with the delivery of its boiler to Darlington.The boiler, the largest and most expensive single component of the engine at over £500,000, was manufactured at Dampflokwerk Meiningen in Germany....
Great Western Railway (GWR) will retire its iconic Castle Class trains after passenger services on Saturday, 13 December, ending nearly five decades of operation on the Great Western network.First introduced in 1976, the Class 43 locomotives and Mark 3 coaches were once the backbone of the UK’s...
Caltrain has been named the fastest-growing transit agency in the United States over the past year, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s Transit Wrapped 2025 list. The recognition comes as the agency experiences a surge in ridership and customer satisfaction following the...