TSSA members working as Operations Managers at TransPennine Express (TPE) have voted unanimously to take strike action, escalating a dispute over on-call working arrangements at the rail operator.The ballot included staff in roles such as Driver Managers, Operational Development Managers and Driver...
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted approval for a substantial package of improvements at Ynyswen railway station in South Wales, marking a further milestone in the ongoing Core Valley Lines (CVL) transformation. The upgrades are intended to increase capacity on the network, make the...
A violent offender who carried out a spate of terrifying robberies and attempted robberies on London’s rail and Tube network has been jailed, following a British Transport Police investigation.Teddy Kelt, 20, from Bower Close in Romford, was sentenced to 18 months at Inner London Crown Court on 5...
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to identify after a member of railway staff was assaulted during a ticket dispute at Gloucester station.The incident occurred shortly before 11am on Sunday 26 October, when staff at the gate line challenged a passenger who was...
British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on a train travelling between Dalmuir and Larkhall.The incident happened at around 7.15pm on Monday 3 November, when a man reportedly attempted to choke a woman while on board the service. He left the train...
British Transport Police (BTP) have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a train.The incident occurred at around 9am on Tuesday 11 November on a service from Slough to Tottenham Court Road. Officers said a woman was standing in a busy carriage when...
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a girl at an Essex railway station six years ago, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. The victim reported the attack to police in October 2024, prompting the investigation that led to his conviction.Marvin Ogbogbo, 23,...
TransPennine Express (TPE) brought a touch of inspiration and excitement to Oasis Academy in Salford as part of its programme to introduce young people to rail careers.Over 400 Year 7 and 8 students attended two lively assemblies delivered by TPE’s Safeguarding and Crime Prevention Lead, Stephen...
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have launched a trial of innovative thermal imaging technology to detect track issues before they cause delays to train services.Passengers on the SWR network may notice ‘Hotshot’, a newly named Class 450 train equipped with cameras to monitor...
Plans to upgrade railway stations serving Aston Villa fans have received backing from local council leaders, as part of a wider investment programme in the West Midlands.The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has endorsed the Transport Capital Investment Programme, allocating £25 million...
All schoolchildren in England will receive compulsory rail safety education from September 2026, as the subject becomes a mandatory part of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum. Ahead of the nationwide rollout, Network Rail has relaunched its Switched On website, offering...
Passengers travelling over Christmas and New Year are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail and Southeastern carry out vital upgrade works to improve long-term reliability across the network.Over the festive period, engineers will be working around the clock on a series of improvement projects,...
Chiltern Railways is expanding its commitment to local communities with a new series of initiatives aimed at delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits across its network. This year, the operator’s Community Investment Fund will support 11 projects, ranging from station improvements...
From 14 December, passengers travelling on Great Northern, Southern, and Thameslink services will be able to use pay as you go contactless at 21 additional stations across the South East, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.The system allows travellers to touch in and out using a...
More than £1 million is being invested in the Stranraer railway line this month as Network Rail undertakes a programme of essential works designed to improve reliability for passengers in the south west of Scotland.The upgrades, scheduled between 28 November and 8 December, will focus on key...
ScotRail is preparing to play its part in what could be a landmark night for Scottish football, as the men’s national team stands just one match away from reaching the World Cup finals for the first time in almost three decades.Despite a dramatic 3–2 defeat to Greece in Athens on Saturday, the...
Peak-hour travel in Perth was thrown into disruption on Monday after a train partially derailed near Bayswater Station, forcing the cancellation of multiple services and causing lengthy delays.The Public Transport Authority confirmed that trains on the Airport, Ellenbrook, Midland and Fremantle...
Customers who are planning to visit some fantastic Christmas markets in Yorkshire over the festive season are being offered £2 train tickets. The special offer is available to those heading to markets in Halifax, Scarborough, Harrogate, Knaresborough and Skipton.Adults can buy single tickets –...
Funding will be provided to repair West Cumbria’s Bransty Tunnel, the Government has confirmed, offering fresh hope for the reopening of a key section of the Cumbrian Coast Line.The tunnel, located between Whitehaven and Corkickle, has been closed since 25 July after Network Rail engineers entered...
All services on the Glasgow Subway were halted on Monday morning following a signal failure that brought the network to a standstill.Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) confirmed that trains on both the inner and outer circles have been suspended while engineers work to fix the issue.The...