Rail passengers in Devon are being advised to check before they travel after train services between Barnstaple and Crediton were suspended due to flooding.The disruption began on Wednesday 12 November, when remote monitoring systems detected water levels rising above the safety threshold at three...
Passengers travelling between York and Newcastle are being advised of service changes when Darlington’s new signalling system is commissioned as part of the town’s £140 million station upgrade. The major work, carried out by Network Rail, will take place from Saturday 29 November to Monday 1...
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has identified Saturday 15 November as the busiest day to travel to London Euston this festive season, as millions of visitors prepare to head to the capital for Christmas shopping, markets and seasonal attractions.With Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland opening its...
TransPennine Express (TPE) will introduce a new timetable next month, bringing additional services, increased capacity, and greater travel flexibility for passengers across the North of England and into Scotland.The updated schedule, which comes into effect on Sunday 14 December, forms part of a...
South Western Railway (SWR) has joined forces with Railway Children and South Bank BID to launch an innovative initiative designed to protect and support vulnerable young people in and around London Waterloo, one of Britain’s busiest railway stations.The new 12-month Youth Outreach Pilot Scheme...
A familiar face on the East Coast Main Line has achieved a remarkable milestone, with poppy seller Denis Scaife raising a record-breaking £25,000 through this year’s Poppy Express — a partnership with Hull Trains and Lumo.Denis, 74, and his wife Barbara began their railway fundraising journey a...
CrossCountry has unveiled an exclusive new onboard drink that celebrates both Birmingham’s brewing scene and the city’s long-standing railway heritage. The train operator has teamed up with Stirchley-based Attic Brew Co. to launch Signals IPA, a locally brewed beer now available across its...
A fault with the signalling system in the Kings Norton area is causing widespread disruption to services across the West Midlands rail network. Trains running between Birmingham New Street and Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Cheltenham Spa are being affected, with delays of up to 30 minutes,...
Spelthorne Borough Council has confirmed it will support the proposed Heathrow Southern Rail (HSR) link between Staines and Heathrow Airport, provided that a nearby area of moorland remains untouched. The council stressed that trains must stop in Staines and that independent assessments show no...
Detectives investigating an assault on a train staff member in Yorkshire have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 15 October, on a service travelling from Bridlington to York.According to British Transport Police (BTP), just after...
Update 26/11/25The couple appear to have been arrested and live streamed part of the exchange. Click here to read more and view the video.A warrant has reportedly been issued for the arrest of Ian Appleby and Elizabeth Howe following a long-running dispute with Network Rail over access to their home...
Siemens Mobility has marked major milestones in Egypt’s rail transformation, unveiling advanced high-speed and regional trains aimed at improving connectivity, speed, and sustainability across the country.At TransMEA 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s leading transportation and logistics...
Merseyrail is partnering with Liverpool ONE to offer free rail travel on its network on Thursday, 4 December 2025, making it easier for visitors to enjoy the start of the festive season.Liverpool ONE is bringing Christmas to life with sparkling decorations, seasonal treats, and family-friendly...
In 1918, the armistice that ended fighting on much of the Western Front in World War I was signed in a railway carriage in a clearing in the forest near the village of Rethondes, within the commune of Compiègne, France. The carriage belonged to the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons‑Lits (CIWL)...
Low-emission hybrid vehicles are now available to hire at Scarborough, Selby and Malton stations, giving TransPennine Express (TPE) customers a convenient and sustainable last-mile travel option. The cars, delivered in partnership with Enterprise Car Club, can be booked from anywhere using the...
Two London North Eastern Railway (LNER) colleagues were among a group of veterans from across the rail industry who took part in the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Their appearance marked a significant moment for the sector, as it was the first...
A brand-new Assisted Travel Lounge has opened at Derby Station, offering a dedicated and supportive environment for passengers who need extra help when travelling. The facility has been delivered by Transport UK and East Midlands Railway (EMR) and has been developed in close consultation with local...
British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man in connection with a sexual assault on board a train between Edinburgh and Wolverhampton.The incident occurred at around 9am on Thursday 23 October, when a woman travelling on the service woke to find herself...
ScotRail has reported its busiest day of 2025 so far, with around 340,000 journeys made across Scotland’s Railway on Saturday, 8 November. The record figure of 337,441 trips exceeded previous peaks recorded during August events, including the Oasis concerts and the Edinburgh Festivals, which saw...
Her Majesty The Queen travelled from Chippenham train station to London Paddington on Armistice Day to take part in Great Western Railway’s Poppies to Paddington initiative.At Paddington, The Queen laid a wreath at the war memorial on Platform 1 before meeting members of The Military Wives Choir,...