Theft of signalling cables between Newcastle railway station and Ashington railway station has forced the closure of the line, bringing significant disruption to services across the route.Train services between the two stations are currently unable to operate as normal, with journeys either...
Passengers planning journeys to and from London Euston railway station in May are being advised to check before travelling, as a series of engineering works will bring changes to services while keeping the station and most of the West Coast Main Line open.Network Rail has confirmed that trains will...
A new footbridge at Harlington railway station has officially opened, with an event held to mark the completion of the major upgrade.The structure, delivered by Network Rail, has been designed with a lifespan of around 120 years and is intended to provide a more durable and efficient connection...
A vehicle collision with a bridge in the St Mary’s area of Cardiff is causing disruption to rail services between Cardiff Central railway station and Newport railway station.Trains have been required to run at reduced speeds through the affected section while safety checks are carried out. The...
A person has been struck by a train between Hove railway station and Worthing railway station, leading to the closure of all lines while emergency services respond.Train services through the area are currently suspended, with widespread cancellations, delays and alterations in place. The disruption...
A signalling fault at St Albans City railway station is causing delays on services between Luton and London St Pancras International this evening.Trains travelling through the area may be delayed by up to 10 minutes, with disruption expected to continue until around 22:00. The issue is particularly...
Services have resumed following a train fault between Moorgate station and Finsbury Park station, although disruption is continuing as operators work to restore the normal timetable.The line, which had previously been blocked towards Moorgate, has now reopened. However, trains running between the...
A fire beside the railway near London Bridge railway station caused disruption to train services earlier, with multiple routes affected while emergency services dealt with the incident.At the time, platform 9 at the station was unavailable, forcing changes to normal operations and resulting in...
Trespassers on the railway in the Lea Hall area caused disruption between Birmingham International railway station and Birmingham New Street railway station earlier this evening, with all lines blocked while the incident was being dealt with.At the time, train services running through the route were...
A man who repeatedly exposed himself to women on a London Underground train, despite being subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), has been jailed following an investigation by British Transport Police.Ayman Yanoussi, 21, of St Johns Road in Newham, was sentenced at Inner London Crown...
Passengers are being warned that while most of Britain’s rail network will remain open, the early May bank holiday will see disruption at a number of key locations due to major engineering works.Network Rail says the period from Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May has been specifically targeted for...
Passengers using the East Coast Main Line are being urged to plan ahead as a programme of major engineering works is carried out in May to improve the reliability of the route.The work, being delivered by Network Rail, will take place over two bank holiday weekends — May Day (2–4 May) and the...
Direct Rail Services has opened expressions of interest for the sale of a number of surplus rail assets, offering what it describes as a significant opportunity for industry buyers.At the centre of the sale are four British Rail Class 57 locomotives, with the following units available:• 57304•...
Police are searching for a group of youths after a teenage boy was assaulted and robbed of his bicycle near a railway station in Clydebank.The incident took place at around 5pm on Sunday, April 26, in a station car park on Onslow Road. A 16-year-old boy was approached by five youths before being...
A person has died after being struck by a train at Hampstead Underground station, with emergency services called to the scene earlier today.Officers attended the station at around midday on April 27 following reports of a casualty on the track. Despite their efforts, the individual was pronounced...
Passengers using Tilehurst railway station can now access every platform step-free for the first time, following the installation of new lifts as part of an accessibility upgrade.The improvements, delivered by Network Rail, are aimed at making the station easier to use for those with reduced...
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court following a serious assault involving a corrosive substance at Crawley railway station earlier this year.Wade Richards, of Three Bridges Road in Crawley, appeared before magistrates on Wednesday 22 April charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent,...
Detectives investigating an incident on a train in Glasgow have released an image of a man they believe could assist with their enquiries.Officers from British Transport Police say the incident took place at around 9.30pm on Saturday 21 March on a service travelling between Motherwell and Glasgow...
An incident near the railway at Kew Bridge railway station earlier forced the closure of all lines in the area, whilst the police dealt with the situation.Services running between Barnes railway station and Brentford railway station are still being heavily affected, with trains either cancelled,...
Organisers have confirmed that a planned open day event has been cancelled, citing concerns over delivery standards and evolving safety requirements.The decision follows a series of planning discussions which concluded that the event could no longer be delivered to the level expected by attendees,...