British Transport Police have issued a CCTV image of a man who may have information relevant to an incident on a train in Airdrie last month.The incident occurred at approximately 7pm on Tuesday 21 October on a service running between Airdrie and Drumgelloch. Officers say the man pictured could hold...
A major police search is under way after a knifeman sparked panic among rush-hour commuters at a south west London Underground station.The alarm was raised shortly after 7pm on Monday when a man was seen carrying a blade at Balham station before vaulting the barriers and escaping. British Transport...
Avanti West Coast has launched a photography competition inviting people across its route to capture the spirit of the communities connected by the West Coast Main Line.The Together We Roll Photography Competition is open to amateur, emerging and professional photographers, who are encouraged to...
Avanti West Coast has confirmed that the final phase of a major £2 million redevelopment of Macclesfield station is set to get underway this week, marking a significant step in plans to transform passenger facilities at the Cheshire rail hub.The upcoming work focuses on the main station building...
British Transport Police are seeking witnesses and urging a victim to make contact after a woman was sexually assaulted at Birmingham New Street station last month. Officers say the incident happened on Saturday 18 October in the Eastern Plaza area of the station shortly after 10pm.According to...
The first incident occurred at about 3pm on Tuesday 11 November at Marble Arch Underground station. As a woman descended the escalator close to platform one, she walked past a man who, without warning, slapped her across the face and began shouting. The suspect then boarded a train and left the...
Train services have resumed on the Newquay branch line with a second platform in use for the first time in nearly four decades. The milestone, reached today (Tuesday 18 November), follows an extended period of engineering work led by Network Rail and marks a significant step towards the launch of...
Passengers using Stoke-on-Trent station are being advised that lifts remain out of service after extreme weather caused significant damage to key equipment. The disruption affects the lift serving platform 1, which was damaged when heavy rainfall flooded the lift shaft and affected electrical...
A major £15m upgrade to the West Highland Line has been completed, strengthening one of Scotland’s most iconic railway routes and improving its long-term reliability, Network Rail has confirmed. The work took place between Crianlarich and Fort William, a stretch of line that serves remote...
A large section of the railway south of Peterborough will be closed this weekend, 22 and 23 November, to allow further testing of digital signalling, passengers have been reminded.The closure affects the line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin in Hertfordshire, where trains will transition in...
Plans that could see trains running via two new Walsall stations without serving the town centre have been labelled "bonkers" by local politicians.Work to build stations in Willenhall and Darlaston is expected to be completed in early 2026, bringing rail services back to the areas for the first time...
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations is set to become easier in England, as new government rules aim to give developments a default “yes” if they meet specified criteria. The move is intended to accelerate the delivery of high-quality, affordable homes in key towns and cities,...
Plans for a mural beneath a railway bridge in Worcester have sparked debate among local residents and heritage groups.The project, approved by the city council, is set to be installed under the bridge near Foregate Street Station. It will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and is...
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced a major Day of Action at Manchester Piccadilly on Wednesday 19 November as it intensifies its campaign to end outsourcing across Britain’s railways.The move follows industrial action by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on...
The Marches Line between Hereford and Newport reopened to passenger and freight services on Tuesday 18 November following repairs after an isolated track washout near Abergavenny. The disruption was caused by Storm Claudia, which brought unprecedented rainfall to the area.Floodwater completely...
ScotRail says it is fully prepared to help thousands of supporters make their way to Edinburgh this Sunday as Scotland face Tonga in the Quilter Nations Series. The national team will play the final fixture of their autumn campaign at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on 23 November, with kick-off scheduled...
Northern has set out a new long-term ridership strategy which aims to boost annual train journeys across the North of England by 30 million before 2030. The programme, known as 30 by 30, focuses on driving sustainable growth in passenger numbers through better performance, improved ticketing options...
Greater Anglia has finished installing tables across all Stansted Express trains more than two months ahead of schedule, completing a key upgrade designed to improve comfort for airport-bound passengers and those travelling on some of the operator’s intercity services. The Class 745/1 fleet, which...
Govia Thameslink Railway has created a new Safeguarding Manager position, expanding its work to protect both passengers and staff across one of the country’s busiest rail networks. The operator, which runs Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink services, said the post reflects a...
East Midlands Railway has been awarded the Inclusive Employers Gold Standard for the second time, recognising the operator’s sustained commitment to promoting a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are integral to daily operations. The accreditation acknowledges organisations that...