South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have introduced new ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, offering a clear route to mental health support for anyone who may need help while travelling. The initiative highlights both local and national services, giving passengers an immediate...
Passengers arriving at Grantham Railway Station are now welcomed by a striking new feature on Platform One: a planter shaped like an LNER Azuma train. The eye-catching installation was crafted by station customer service assistants Phil Armstrong and Jez McLeish, who built the structure almost...
Two Great Western Railway colleagues have been recognised for their outstanding work after picking up honours at the RailStaff Awards, held last night at the NEC in Birmingham. Emma-Jane Kennedy, based at Weston-super-Mare, won the Station Staff Award, while Jack Farley from Reading Train Care Depot...
CrossCountry passengers are being urged to prepare for major disruption on Saturday 6 December as the RMT union stages the first of four planned strikes this month. The industrial action involves customer service staff refusing to work, and the operator has warned that every route across its network...
Chiltern Railways has announced it will run a Boxing Day service this year, giving travellers a rare opportunity to use the rail network on a day when most operators remain closed. The timetable for Friday 26 December will see two trains an hour in each direction between London Marylebone and Oxford...
Police have released images of a man in connection with a sexual assault that took place on a train to London Euston. The incident occurred just after 9pm on Thursday 6 November, when a disabled man was reportedly sexually assaulted on a service traveling from Liverpool to Euston.Detectives are...
Aldershot Town F.C.’s historic 2025 FA Trophy victory has been commemorated in a unique way, with South Western Railway (SWR) naming one of its new Arterio trains the ‘Phoenix’ after the club’s emblem. The announcement coincides with the club’s preparations to defend the Isuzu FA Trophy...
The Labour Government’s 2026 Budget brought a range of measures impacting transport, welfare, and workers’ rights, drawing praise from trade union ASLEF while also leaving calls for further action. Among the headline announcements was a freeze on regulated rail fares in England, a move long...
Police are appealing for information after an incident of sexual misconduct was reported on a train traveling from London Euston to Birmingham. The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm on Friday 7 November, as the service passed between Leighton Buzzard and Milton Keynes.A female passenger...
Network Rail will carry out essential upgrades west of Cardiff Central station between 24 and 31 December to maintain a safe and reliable railway for passengers.The work will focus on the track infrastructure, including rails, sleepers, switches, crossings, and points, which are critical for guiding...
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams are set to carry out vital work on the railway between Leeds and York over the Christmas period and into January, aimed at delivering faster, greener, and more frequent services across the North.The 32-day programme, running from Christmas Day until Sunday 25...
Great Western Railway is giving five festive superfans the chance to travel across the South West this December with free rail travel to Christmas markets – all while wearing a limited-edition GWR Christmas jumper.The competition, running from 5 to 19 December, offers winners the ultimate festive...
Alex Hynes has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO), taking the helm as the organisation prepares for the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways.DFTO is the government body responsible for bringing all currently privately-owned...
An Altnabreac couple are due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today, Thursday 27 November, following their arrest by Police Scotland on Wednesday.Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49, were taken into custody near their home at the former station house at Altnabreac railway station. Their...
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court following a stabbing incident at Bognor Regis railway station on 25 November.Jason McDonagh, born 2 January 2004 and of no fixed address, appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 26 November charged with causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent and...
Siemens Mobility recently hosted Lee Pitcher MP, Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, at its Goole Rail Village in East Yorkshire, highlighting the company’s major investment in the region. The £240 million project is expected to create up to 1,000 direct jobs, with...
Passengers are facing major disruption on the lines between Rugby and Northampton / Milton Keynes Central due to two broken-down trains. While one train has now been cleared, the second remains stranded, with recovery efforts ongoing.Services across the affected routes may be cancelled, severely...
Grand Central is set to introduce a new service to the coastal town of Seaham, located just six miles south of Sunderland, starting 14 December 2025. The addition of Seaham to the North East route will offer enhanced connectivity for both local residents and visitors.The new stop provides improved...
Avanti West Coast has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award in recognition of its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace culture.The accreditation, granted by the National Centre for Diversity, the UK’s longest-standing provider of equality, diversity, and inclusion accreditation,...
The number of rail journeys made using Transport for Wales’ pay as you go (PAYG) tap on, tap off system has now surpassed two million.Launched in November 2024, the technology has become TfW’s fastest-growing ticketing product, offering a simpler, more flexible way to travel. TfW was the first...