Rail freight is shouldering a larger share of Britain’s Christmas logistics this year, according to new figures highlighting its growing importance during the festive season. The increase comes as the rail industry marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, giving the milestone year an...
A road vehicle earlier struck a bridge near Cardiff Central Station, causing significant disruption to rail services in the area. Trains were unable to cross the bridge, with some lines blocked and services affected across multiple operators. Early reports indicated that a Royal Mail lorry was...
A person has been taken to hospital with injuries described as “life threatening” after being found on the tracks at Loughton Underground Station. British Transport Police and paramedics responded to the incident shortly after 2.30pm on Monday, December 15.Emergency services were alerted...
Timmy Mallett has urged the full restoration of the Garmouth Viaduct after the historic railway bridge collapsed into the River Spey in Moray. The 140-year-old structure, which fell on Sunday, is a key part of both the National Cycle Network and the Speyside Way, a long-distance trail stretching 137...
A 72-year-old man who fell onto the tracks at Stratford station in east London was struck and killed by a Jubilee line train, an inquest at East London Coroner’s Court has heard. Brian Mitchell’s death on 26 December 2023 has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding multiple trains...
The Northumberland Line is celebrating its first anniversary with passenger numbers set to surpass one million by early January 2026. Since services began on 15 December last year, Northern has reported more than 920,000 journeys, exceeding pre-opening forecasts and demonstrating the line’s...
The “Alter Schwede” intermodal block train is celebrating ten years of connecting Germany and Sweden, marking a decade of reliable and efficient service in European combined transport. Launched in 2015 through a partnership between DB Cargo, Kombiverkehr, and Spedition Bode, the service runs...
BART will be carrying out rail destressing work on the Yellow Line in Contra Costa County, requiring a temporary reduction from two tracks to one to ensure the safety of maintenance crews. The work is planned to take place overnight, starting at midnight and continuing until normal service resumes...
A young person tragically lost their life on 26 November 2025 after being struck by a train at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing in Nottinghamshire, located between Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations. The train involved was travelling at approximately 60 mph (97 km/h) at the time of the...
A major milestone in European rail modernization has been reached as Belgium completes its nationwide upgrade to the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2, enhancing safety, efficiency, and cross-border interoperability. The ambitious project, launched in 2015, has upgraded 2,274 kilometers...
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is reminding passengers to check journey planners ahead of the festive period as services are expected to be busier than usual due to Christmas markets, amended timetables, and ongoing rail upgrades.No trains will operate on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while services...
South Western Railway (SWR) is urging passengers to plan ahead over the Christmas and New Year period due to seasonal timetable changes and major engineering work on the line between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.Engineers will be upgrading track, switches, crossings, signalling systems, and...
The Liverpool City Region is moving a step closer to a fully contactless rail network with the launch of a new smart ticketing pilot on the Merseyrail system. The initiative, announced by Mayor Steve Rotheram, introduces the use of contactless bank cards and digital wallets, including Apple Pay and...
LNER has launched a major new timetable on the East Coast Main Line, bringing the biggest increase in services for more than ten years. Introduced on 14 December 2025, the changes are designed to provide passengers with faster journeys, additional trains, and more seats across the route.The overhaul...
Open access operator Grand Central has launched the first-ever direct rail services between Seaham and London, significantly improving long-distance connectivity for the County Durham coastal town.The historic milestone was marked with a celebration event at Seaham station, attended by local MP...
Passengers travelling from East Sussex to the capital welcomed the return of a direct rail link today, Monday 15 December, as the first reinstated service from Eastbourne to London Bridge entered operation under the new December timetable.The early-morning train departed Eastbourne at 06:47, calling...
East Midlands Railway (EMR), working alongside Transport UK, has officially opened Station House, a new purpose-built facility providing accommodation and working space for train crew and drivers based in Lincoln.The opening marks a significant investment in EMR’s operations in the region,...
Pay as you go travel using contactless cards and devices has been expanded across the Chiltern Railways network, with nine additional stations added to the system from Sunday 14 December.The latest rollout builds on the introduction of contactless travel at six stations between High Wycombe and...
Full-length 12 and 10-car trains are once again calling at platform 2 at Basildon station after c2c Railway Limited completed a major programme of engineering works to stabilise the embankment and rebuild the platform.The operator confirmed the return of longer trains follows an intensive two-year...
Engineers working on the HS2 project have completed what is believed to be a UK-first, successfully sliding a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 motorway without closing the road to traffic, dramatically reducing disruption for drivers.The 17-hour operation marked the final stage in a complex...