On the evening of 6 December 1870, a head-on collision at Brockley Whins, near South Shields, left five people dead and more than fifty injured. The junction, part of the North Eastern Railway, was a busy point where routes converged in an era of rapid railway expansion. Britain’s railways were...
British Transport Police have issued a CCTV image as part of an ongoing investigation into an incident at Glasgow Central railway station. The incident took place shortly before 7pm on Sunday 30 November, and officers are now appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man who may hold...
Train services were temporarily halted after a misleading image, believed to be AI-generated, circulated on social media suggesting serious damage to Carlisle Bridge in Lancaster following Wednesday night’s earthquake. The tremor was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, prompting...
Stadium of Light Metro station in Sunderland has been given a vibrant refresh, restoring its iconic red and white stripes to their former glory. Situated near the home of Sunderland AFC on the banks of the River Wear, the station has been repainted and updated as part of Nexus’s ongoing Metro...
Stadler has secured a contract to supply 27 CITYLINK trams to Fahrzeugmanagement-Region Frankfurt RheinMain (fahma), a subsidiary of Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), for use on the new Regionaltangente West (RTW) line. The deal also includes long-term maintenance of the fleet, spanning 30 years.The...
Alstom has officially commissioned 18 new Citadis light-rail vehicles (LRVs) for Toronto’s Finch West Light Rapid Transit (LRT) line, marking a significant step in expanding sustainable transit across the city. Developed in partnership with Metrolinx, the new line promises faster, more reliable...
British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information following an incident at Balham Underground Station.Just after 6pm on Monday 17 November, a fight broke out between two groups on the southbound platform. During the altercation, one individual reportedly brandished a knife before leaving...
A piece of Manchester Piccadilly’s railway heritage has been restored to its rightful place, thanks to the dedication of a retired train driver. The Manchester & Birmingham Railway plaque, a replica of the original 1839 artifact, was first installed in the mid-1960s but vanished during station...
Network Rail and Story Contracting have teamed up to donate 22 refurbished bicycles to pupils at Blacklands Primary School in Kilwinning, providing a boost for physical activity and outdoor learning. The initiative forms part of Scotland’s Railway Schools Partnership, which supports schools with...
Transport for Wales and the British Transport Police have launched a joint effort to enhance passenger safety throughout December, with the return of Operation Genesis and Garland. Designed to support those travelling during one of the busiest periods of the year, the initiative brings extra...
Transport for Wales is serving up some festive flavour this season with the return of its Christmas dining experience on selected rail services. Pork belly bites, a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a Christmas crumble are among the highlights making a comeback, giving passengers...
ScotRail is preparing to roll out a series of timetable improvements from Sunday 14 December, with the focus on boosting capacity and modernising services on the Southside of Glasgow. One of the most notable upgrades will see new four-carriage Class 380 electric trains introduced on the Glasgow...
Northern has urged passengers to plan ahead as new train timetables come into effect on Sunday 14 December 2025. The changes are part of the national timetable update that takes place twice a year, in May and December, and will bring a series of adjustments across the network.Several routes will see...
LNER is preparing for one of the most significant timetable changes in its recent history, with plans set to roll out on 14 December 2025. The introduction of nearly 10,000 additional services annually and more than 60,000 extra seats each week aims to open up greater capacity along the East Coast...
Great Western Railway is preparing to introduce its new winter timetable, which comes into effect on Sunday 14 December. The operator is advising passengers to check journey times in advance, as services across the network will see adjustments aimed at improving reliability and better matching...
Promoted by The Railway Touring Company the tour is scheduled to be hauled by West Country Class No. 34028 Eddystone with support from the WCRC diesel locomotive fleet. The railtour is due to travel from Newbury to Rochester, returning on the afternoon.The timings are as follows:1Z24 Newbury to...
Promoted by Saphos Trains the tour is scheduled to be hauled by 71000 Duke of Gloucester with support from the LSL diesel locomotive fleet. The railtour is due to travel from Ely to Bath Spa, returning in the evening.The timings are as follows:1Z50 Ely to Bath Spa (RTT)Ely: 06.10Bury St Edmunds:...
Estonia has taken another step toward modernising its rail network with the public launch of a new generation of electric trains built by Škoda Group for national operator Elron. The first unit is scheduled to enter passenger service on 15 December, with all sixteen trains set to operate around...
The temporary closure of a level crossing where 14-year-old Josh Travis was struck and killed by a train will remain in place for a further six months, officials have confirmed. The Chestnut Grove footpath crossing in Burton Joyce was initially shut for 21 days following the tragedy on Wednesday, 26...
A man who carried out a violent and unprovoked knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground station has been jailed for 11 years. Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, of Kennington Park Road, was convicted in September at Inner London Crown Court of two counts of Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent,...