A British Transport Police officer has been dismissed from the force after an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing concluded that his actions amounted to gross misconduct.PC Adrian Young, 48, who was based at Finsbury Park in London, was formally dismissed with immediate effect by BTP Chief Constable Lucy...
British Transport Police is increasing patrols at key locations across the rail network in the wake of a deadly attack in Australia over the weekend that targeted a Jewish community event marking Hanukkah.The force said its thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured in...
Passengers using the branch line between St Erth and St Ives are being urged to prepare ahead of time as a programme of essential track renewals gets under way early in the new year.The work will take place from Monday 5 to Sunday 18 January 2026, during which engineers will replace 2,140 yards of...
Train services have resumed through the Somerton area after Network Rail completed a seven-day engineering blockade to renew vital drainage infrastructure beneath the railway.Engineers began work on Monday 8 December, focusing on replacing a section of drainage running under almost 600 metres of...
A historic railway bridge in Moray has partially collapsed into the River Spey, prompting police to cordon off the area and close it to the public.The Spey Viaduct, an iron girder structure near Garmouth built in 1886, no longer carries trains but has been a popular route for cyclists and walkers....
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "Edinburgh Christmas Pullman" railtour on 15th December 2025? Promoted by Midland Pullman the tour is scheduled to be hauled by the Midland Pullman HST. The railtour is due to travel from Tamworth to Edinburgh, returning in the evening.The timings are as...
On this day in 1997, Belgium celebrated a major milestone in rail transport with the official opening of High Speed Line 1. The line, designed to carry trains at speeds of up to 300 km/h, provided the country with its first dedicated high-speed railway and strengthened Brussels’ position as a...
On this day in 1896, Glasgow entered a new era of urban transport with the opening of the Glasgow District Subway. The system began public operation on 14 December, offering the city a fully underground railway at a time when such infrastructure was still rare worldwide. Its launch placed Glasgow...
Passengers using the East Coast Main Line are seeing the most significant timetable overhaul in more than ten years, with a new set of services coming into operation today, Sunday 14 December, as part of wider changes across Britain’s rail network.The updated timetable follows a decade of...
A half-century of service on Britain’s railways has been marked by c2c Railway, as driver Alan Mann was formally recognised for reaching 50 years in the industry.The milestone was celebrated at c2c’s Shoeburyness depot, where colleagues gathered to honour Alan’s long career. He was welcomed by...
Firefighters in Tyne and Wear are now training with a decommissioned Metro carriage, giving crews the opportunity to rehearse realistic emergency scenarios in a controlled environment.Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has incorporated the retired train into its operational training...
Rail passengers are being advised to prepare for disruption across parts of Cumbria and Lancashire on Sunday as severe weather moves into the region.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind and rain in Cumbria from 18:00 GMT on Saturday through to 18:00 on Monday. This will escalate to an...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Festive Flying Scotsman" railtour on 14th December 2025? Promoted by UK Railtours the tour is scheduled to be hauled by 60103 Flying Scotsman with support from the DB Cargo diesel fleet. The railtour is due to travel from York to Newcastle, returning in...
A single-car train derailed and fell from a bridge in northern Japan early on 12 December after striking a fallen tree, leaving the driver injured but no passengers harmed.The incident occurred at 5:07 a.m. on the Akita Nairiku Line in Kita-Akita, with the train traveling between Arase and Kayakusa...
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is preparing for increased ridership this Sunday, 14 December, as the Denver Broncos host the Green Bay Packers at 2:25 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High. With the stadium located close to multiple bus stops and rail stations, public transit offers a...
Amtrak is offering a special limited-time promotion that lets you bring a travel companion for free when you book a Roomette.Roomettes provide a private, comfortable space with two seats that convert into upper and lower beds at night. Passengers enjoy First Class amenities including upgraded...
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has approved a revised 3-Year Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the British Transport Police (BTP), but rail unions warn the funding does not go far enough to protect staff and passengers.While the plan outlines a more collaborative approach between...
TransPennine Express (TPE) brought festive cheer to Manchester Airport station this week as Santa’s grotto welcomed pupils from Peel Hall Primary Academy in Wythenshawe.On Wednesday 10 December, two groups of excited children enjoyed a day of seasonal activities amid twinkling lights and the buzz...
Great Western Railway (GWR) has officially unveiled the upgraded Twyford station, marking a major step forward in creating a more welcoming, secure, and customer-focused environment for the thousands of passengers who pass through the Thames Valley hub each day.A special ceremony this morning...
Christopher Anthony Price, who celebrated his 100th birthday in October, marked the occasion with a special First Class day trip from Banbury to Manchester on the CrossCountry network, accompanied by his family. The journey was organised by the long-distance train operator to honour Mr Price’s...