Locomotion and S&DR200 have announced plans to stage an official attempt at their first ever Guinness World Records title, inviting the public to take part in a large-scale dance event at Locomotion on Thursday 26 February. The challenge will see participants attempt to set a new record for the...
Local rail operator c2c Railway says last week’s visit by the travelling exhibition train Inspiration drew a strong response in Upminster, attracting thousands of school pupils alongside hundreds of members of the public. The train was stationed at Upminster from 26 to 30 January, with the...
Rail union TSSA has called for a clear and detailed explanation after major disruption hit rail services into and across London during Wednesday’s rush hour, affecting Gatwick Express, Southern and other Govia Thameslink routes.Passengers were advised not to travel after an unusually severe...
The National Railway Museum in York has confirmed the itinerary for Flying Scotsman’s 2026 UK tour, setting out a packed programme of main line excursions, heritage railway visits and museum appearances for the world-famous steam locomotive.Built in 1923, Flying Scotsman earned global recognition...
Union Pacific and rail technology supplier Wabtec have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernise the railroad’s fleet of AC4400 locomotives, marking the largest single locomotive modernisation programme ever undertaken in the rail industry. The deal builds on a previous order placed in 2022,...
On this day, 4 February 1945, London King’s Cross was the scene of a rare and deadly mishap in the final months of the Second World War. At 18:00, a Leeds-bound express left platform 5 five minutes late, formed of 17 coaches hauled by the LNER Class A4 Pacific No. 2512, Silver Fox. Minutes later,...
A train conductor has died after being violently attacked by a fare evader during a ticket inspection in Germany, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the country’s rail industry. The killing comes only days after another fatal transport-related attack, in which a woman was pushed under...
A man accused of carrying out a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire is currently receiving treatment at a high-security psychiatric hospital, a court has been told. The update was given as the case against Anthony Williams progressed through the courts.Williams, 32, appeared before Cambridge...
A man has died after being found in a critical condition at a Birmingham railway station this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Tyseley station shortly before 2pm, where members of the public were already attempting to save his life.Ambulances arrived at the scene off Roma Road, with...
Detectives are appealing for the public’s help as they continue investigating a serious assault on a member of rail staff at Blackfriars station. British Transport Police have released CCTV footage and still images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.The incident...
A man who launched a sustained and violent assault at a London Underground station has been sent to prison following a British Transport Police investigation. The attack stemmed from a dispute at a ticket barrier and left the victim with life-threatening injuries.Rikki Holmes, 33, of Spring Lane,...
A man who sexually assaulted a woman on a late-night Jubilee Line service has been jailed for more than four years following a British Transport Police investigation. The attack took place as the victim was travelling home alone, with police later describing the incident as predatory in...
A fatal incident on the railway in Nottinghamshire has led to an investigation after a man was struck by a train near Retford.Emergency services were called to the line in the Babworth area, just outside the town, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 3. Paramedics attended the scene but were unable...
Police are investigating after a body was discovered close to railway lines in Newtown on Wednesday afternoon.British Transport Police confirmed officers were called to the area at around 2.45pm on February 4 after reports of a casualty near the tracks. Emergency services attended the scene, but the...
Rail disruption across parts of Devon and Cornwall is set to continue after Network Rail and Great Western Railway confirmed that three branch lines will stay closed until further notice while safety checks are carried out following last week’s storms.Engineers have already completed repairs to...
Amtrak has updated its Flex Dining offering for sleeping car passengers on long-distance services, introducing a broader lunchtime menu aimed at improving the onboard experience.Previously, passengers shared the same menu for both lunch and dinner, limiting choice during the day. The revised...
All rail services between Grantham and Doncaster have been suspended as emergency services respond to an incident on the line, resulting in widespread disruption for passengers. LNER have confirmed that a person has sadly been hit by a train and posted the following on X:We are experiencing...
Trains introduced in the 1980s and publicly marked for retirement with a high-profile send-off are continuing to operate on South Western Railway services, helping to plug gaps caused by ongoing rolling stock shortages.SWR formally celebrated the withdrawal of its Class 455 fleet in December,...
Preparations are now in place for the upcoming trial of a couple from Caithness accused of placing themselves in danger by entering the path of trains on the far north railway line.Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49, who live at the former station house in Altnabreac, face charges alleging they...
ScotRail has come under criticism after an image used to promote its forthcoming fleet of new trains was accused of featuring a symbol resembling a “fascist” logo.The controversy centres on a mock-up of a battery-electric train displayed by rail bosses during an industry conference in Edinburgh...