Passengers planning to travel on the West Coast Main Line over the Easter period are being advised to check their journeys in advance as a major phase of upgrade work takes place across the route. Network Rail says the work forms part of a long-term programme aimed at improving reliability on one of...
Alstom has showcased a new step in rail digitalisation by demonstrating how commuter trains could be remotely driven within depot environments, following a live test carried out in Munich. The demonstration, delivered as part of a Deutsche Bahn project, marked the first time a customer-operated test...
Detectives have issued an appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted on board an Elizabeth Line service travelling from Reading to Abbey Wood. An image has been released as officers continue their investigation into the incident.British Transport Police said the assault took place shortly after 8am...
Police have confirmed that a person died on the railway in South Cheshire on Thursday morning, triggering the closure of several key routes and widespread disruption to train services.Earlier in the day, National Rail reported that emergency services were responding to an incident on the tracks...
Rail services on the Cumbrian Coast have been suspended after a loss of electrical supply forced the closure of the line between Sellafield and Corkickle. With all lines blocked, trains are unable to operate through the section, leading to services being altered or curtailed.Network Rail has...
A passenger who suffered a cardiac arrest on a London train has been reunited with the off-duty NHS staff who helped save his life, thanking them for giving him a “second chance at life”. The incident unfolded during a routine journey home but ended with an extraordinary example of quick...
Freightliner Ltd has confirmed that its acquisition by the CMA CGM Group has now been completed, marking a significant change in ownership for the UK’s largest intermodal rail freight operator. The deal brings Freightliner into the global shipping and logistics group, opening what the company has...
A £5 million programme of improvements at Peckham Rye station is set to modernise the facility while supporting wider regeneration plans for the area. The investment aims to deliver a brighter, less congested station that is easier for passengers to navigate, while also enhancing its role as a...
An incident requiring the attendance of emergency services has brought rail traffic to a standstill between Crewe and Runcorn, affecting services through Warrington Bank Quay. While emergency crews carry out their work, all lines in the area remain closed, leading to widespread disruption across the...
Rail services between Tisbury and Salisbury are being disrupted by a signalling fault that is forcing trains to operate at reduced speeds on all lines. The issue is limiting the number of services able to run through the area, with knock-on effects across the wider route.As a result of the...
Rail services between Bournemouth and Southampton Central have been brought to a halt due to a signalling failure, leaving all lines in the area blocked. The issue is causing widespread disruption, with trains facing cancellations, alterations or delays of up to an hour. Major disruption is expected...
A new weekly market inside Sunderland station is drawing strong footfall, with traders predicting it will become increasingly busy as the year progresses. Those involved say customer response has been encouraging, particularly as awareness of the event continues to grow.The Mackem Market takes place...
Major construction milestones are being reached in Ravensthorpe as the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme presses ahead following the station’s closure in December. Work is progressing at pace on the new Calder Road bridge and the Baker Viaduct, both of which are central to the wider...
A Birmingham man who sexually assaulted a woman while travelling on a train in Coventry has avoided an immediate prison sentence, after a court heard his offending was driven by serious mental health issues. Temisan Oritsejafor admitted touching the woman’s thigh and telling her he loved her...
A key rail route through the Pennines is expected to reopen on Thursday morning following a fire involving maintenance equipment inside one of the country’s longest tunnels.The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday inside the three-and-a-half-mile Standedge Tunnel, which runs between...
A major landslip in Surrey has forced the closure of the railway between Horsham and Dorking after part of the line was left suspended above the ground, with disruption set to continue until at least mid-February.The incident occurred on an embankment south of Ockley station, where unstable ground...
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed at a subway station in Lower Manhattan during the early hours of Wednesday.The incident happened at the Broadway-Lafayette Street station, which serves the B, D, F and M lines, at about 5:21 a.m. on 28 January, according to police...
Alstom has passed a major landmark in Norway’s rail modernisation programme after completing onboard ERTMS signalling upgrades on its 100th train.The milestone forms part of one of Europe’s largest signalling transformation projects, which will ultimately see more than 350 trains equipped with...
The start of tunnelling on HS2 beneath central London has been welcomed by the rail union representing staff working directly on the high-speed project.TSSA said the launch of tunnelling between Old Oak Common and Euston marked an important step for HS2, describing it as a significant moment for the...
More than one million passenger journeys have now been made on the Northumberland Line, as the opening date for its next station is formally announced.The milestone comes just over a year after passenger services returned to the route in December 2024, ending a 60-year absence. The reopening was...