Rail union RMT has demanded that Avanti West Coast, owned by FirstGroup, be removed from its remaining rail contracts and returned to public ownership. The call comes amid mounting concerns over staffing, safety, and accessibility across the operator’s network.The union highlighted a persistent...
LNER has issued festive travel advice as it prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of passengers over the busy Christmas period. Between 22 December 2025 and 4 January 2026, almost half a million journeys are expected, with 27 December set to be the peak travel day, already seeing over 66,000...
Rail union RMT has hailed a major win for rail workers after it was confirmed that the outsourced TransPennine Express dispatch contract will be brought back in-house under Northern Trains. The move will see RMT members currently employed by Carlisle Support Services at Manchester Piccadilly and...
Great Western Railway (GWR) is set to brighten the post-Christmas period with its January Sale, launching next Friday. The offer will give travellers a chance to enjoy a well-earned break in the New Year with discounted fares across the network.A total of 225,000 tickets are being released,...
South Western Railway (SWR) has become one of the first train operators in England to trial satellite-powered onboard Wi-Fi, using Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network to maintain connectivity even across remote parts of its routes. The trial, in partnership with Angel Trains and Clarus...
New plans have been submitted to redevelop the area surrounding Scarborough train station, aiming to create a more inviting public space for both residents and visitors. The revised proposals, part of the Station Gateway project, focus on improving access to public transport while enhancing the...
A woman in her 30s was found dead at Bryn railway station in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, on Friday evening, prompting an emergency response from police and paramedics. The incident occurred at around 6pm on December 19.British Transport Police confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A...
The legendary Flying Scotsman is set to visit the East Midlands next year as part of the relaunch of a historic heritage railway. The iconic steam locomotive will operate in service on the Great Central Railway Nottingham (GCRN) line through Nottinghamshire on 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 May 2026.Visitors...
Ardgay Station in Scotland has completed a £1.35 million upgrade to platform 1, improving passenger access and making train boarding faster and more convenient. The nine-week project involved carefully deconstructing and rebuilding the platform at a reduced length, allowing passengers to reach...
Rail services across the west of England will run largely as normal this Christmas, though passengers are being advised to plan ahead and book tickets in advance where possible. While some engineering work is scheduled over the festive period, the scale of disruption is smaller than in previous...
Metrolink is giving Southern Californians a chance to skip holiday traffic this year with a special offer for Christmas and New Year’s Day travel. On Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, passengers can ride across the 545-mile, six-county network for just $10 with the SoCal Day Pass,...
A serious near miss was recorded at a level crossing near Peterborough after a freight train passed through while the barriers were not fully protecting the road. The incident took place at Helpston manually controlled barrier crossing in Cambridgeshire at approximately 08:16 on 21 October...
Belgium’s national rail operator SNCB has selected CAF to design, build and supply a new generation of trains that will modernise its passenger fleet. The agreement takes the form of a framework contract covering an initial order of 180 AM30 trainsets, together capable of carrying around 54,000...
Major transport projects pushed ahead across Tees Valley in 2025, with rail investment reshaping key stations and laying the groundwork for improved connectivity across the region. From large-scale rebuilds to long-awaited accessibility upgrades, the year marked a turning point for the area’s rail...
Bhopal has entered the era of metro rail services with the launch of its first operational route, marked by the inaugural run of new metro trains supplied by Alstom. The opening service departed from Subhash Nagar metro station in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and...
TransPennine Express has rolled out a new team of dedicated Police Community Support Officers as part of a formal partnership with British Transport Police, marking a significant change in how safety is managed across its rail network.The programme follows nine months of planning and joint working...
On this day in 1955, a serious railway accident took place at Luton railway station on the Midland Main Line in Bedfordshire. During the evening of 22 December, a local passenger train travelling from London St Pancras to Leicester had been given the signal to depart. Shortly after starting to move,...
Yesterday, an ex-British High-Speed Train (HST) operating on the Tren Interoceánico was involved in a crash with a trailer at a railway crossing in Pichucalco, Chiapas, Mexico, causing damage to the locomotive. Authorities confirmed that no passengers or crew were injured.The accident occurred at...
A major landslide has struck the Welsh Highland Railway in Gwynedd, depositing trees and around 100 cubic metres of mud onto the tracks. The Ffestiniog Railway Company (FRC) said the incident occurred near Tryfan Junction, approximately 4.5 miles from Caernarfon, during heavy rain on the morning of...
South Western Railway is marking the end of an era today with a farewell tour for its Class 455 electric multiple units, which have served London’s south‑west suburban network for more than four decades. The special event has attracted huge interest from rail enthusiasts, with tickets for the...