Father Christmas made festive appearances on several Northern services last weekend, spreading holiday cheer and handing out gifts to children travelling across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Yorkshire.Dozens of volunteers who work with Northern to promote and enhance train travel helped organise...
The Aire Rivers Trust is working to protect and enhance the River Aire and its tributaries, engaging local communities in monitoring and restoration efforts. Through its Riverfly programme, the charity partners with volunteers to track eight groups of invertebrates in Yorkshire’s rivers, gathering...
Greater Anglia will introduce an hourly Sunday service to and from West Runton on the North Norfolk line this Sunday, 14 December 2025, doubling the current two-hourly frequency. The new service provides additional journey options between Cromer and Sheringham, fulfilling long-standing local...
Greater Anglia is urging schools across East Anglia to apply for a free rail safety education programme, delivered in partnership with Rail Safe Friendly. The initiative is designed to increase awareness of railway safety among children and young people in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire,...
East Midlands Railway has launched an immersive Aurora train pop-up at Nottingham Station, giving passengers a first look at the benefits of the operator’s forthcoming £400 million fleet. Set up on the main concourse, the installation will remain throughout February and forms part of celebrations...
c2c Railway has introduced a new digital intelligence platform designed to improve real-time decision-making and enhance passenger information during disruption. The operator launched the system, known as OP1, at its Service Delivery Centre in Upminster following a year-long collaboration with CPC...
Avanti West Coast has released a new Christmas film in partnership with the charity Railway Children, calling on the public to be more aware of vulnerable young people travelling on the rail network over the festive season. The short production, titled Your Presence Is Presents Enough, was written...
Rail travellers across Scotland are being urged to plan ahead over the Christmas and New Year break as major engineering work takes place across the network. Network Rail will be carrying out upgrades and maintenance between 24 December and 2 January, with further work continuing into mid-January on...
Motorists in Derbyshire are being urged to take greater care at level crossings after multiple reports of drivers queueing on the railway line at Willington. Network Rail says cars have been seen idling directly on the tracks in recent weeks, prompting concerns for safety at the site south-west of...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted at Clacton-on-Sea railway station. The incident took place at around 5.45pm on Tuesday 11 November in the exit walkway near platform four, where the pair were confronted by a larger group. One of the victims was knocked to the...
Transport for London has confirmed that First Rail London Limited, part of FirstGroup PLC, is set to take over the operation of the London Overground network. The handover from the current operator, Arriva Rail London, is scheduled for Sunday 3 May 2026. The new concession will run for eight years,...
What is Great British Railways and why was it created?Great British Railways (GBR) is a new public rail organisation unifying Britain’s rail network. It will manage track, signals, stations, and many passenger services under one structure. GBR aims to simplify operations, improve coordination...
Oscar Solarzano, the suspect in a stabbing on Charlotte’s light rail on December 5, has a criminal history that includes prior convictions in New Jersey and Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Solarzano now faces attempted first-degree murder charges after police...
A glimpse into the future of Britain’s railways was revealed today with the official launch of the new Great British Railways (GBR) livery. The bold red, white, and blue design, inspired by the Union Flag, signals a fresh era for the national rail network.Hornby has marked the occasion with a...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced a temporary suspension of train service through the Central Business District (CBD) in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, December 10. Service will pause at 9:30 p.m. and is expected to resume by 4 a.m. on Thursday, December 11 to allow for planned safety...
Residents, workers, students, and visitors in Greater Manchester are being invited to help shape the city region’s transport future through a public consultation on the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and the Transport Delivery Plan 2027–2037.Developed in collaboration with the...
East West Rail has launched a new Historic Environment Advisory Board to provide independent guidance on protecting and managing archaeology and heritage along the Oxford to Cambridge route. The board brings together experts from academic, scientific, and professional backgrounds, alongside key...
Thameslink’s newest station, Brent Cross West, is preparing to mark its second anniversary with impressive passenger numbers that have surpassed expectations. The north London station officially turns two on 10 December, and figures now show demand has surged by 41% in its second year of...
Chiltern Railways is urging passengers to check their journey plans ahead of the upcoming national timetable change, which takes effect this month. The operator says the adjustments will support preparations for the rollout of its new fleet, due to enter service in 2026.Several alterations will come...
Coventry City Council looks set to give the green light to the construction of an 800-metre twin-track Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) demonstrator route, marking a significant step forward for the city’s next-generation transport ambitions.The line, planned to operate in both directions and...