Keighley railway station has been honoured with two accolades at the National Railway Heritage Awards 2025, recognising the extensive restoration work carried out over recent years. Network Rail completed a comprehensive refurbishment earlier this spring, delivering modern facilities while retaining...
Major engineering work is set to take place at Manchester Piccadilly this February, with passengers being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail prepares for a significant upgrade of the station’s southern approach. The work, described as a once-in-a-generation overhaul, will modernise ageing track...
A section of the A4019 in Cheltenham has been shut after a lorry transporting a forklift became wedged beneath Honeybourne Railway Bridge. Images shared across social media show the vehicle firmly stuck under the structure, blocking the road in both directions.Gloucestershire Police confirmed the...
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn have taken a major step toward linking Britain and Germany by high-speed rail, unveiling plans to work towards direct services between London and key German cities for the first time. The move, confirmed through a newly signed memorandum of understanding, aims to begin...
Police are seeking witnesses after a fight involving football fans at Derby railway station.The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on Saturday 22 November, involving a group of rival supporters on a platform and a stationary train.An investigation is underway, and officers are working to identify...
Amtrak has resumed direct train service on the Lake Shore Limited between Albany-Rensselaer and Boston, ending several months of replacement bus operations. Travelers can now once again experience the scenic journey through New England and New York’s Capital Region.Train 449 departs Boston at...
Škoda Group, together with consortium partners ŽOS Trnava and Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK), has signed a framework agreement to supply up to 36 two-car battery-powered electric trains (BEMU), valued at nearly EUR 332 million. The Slovak national rail operator plans to acquire the...
A Union Pacific train derailed into the Gunnison River late on the night of December 3 after a rockfall and a large boulder blocked the tracks between Whitewater and Bridgeport.Two engineers were on board at the time of the derailment and had to be rescued from the water. Union Pacific confirmed...
Network Rail, alongside Freightliner and GeoPura, has successfully transported hydrogen by rail for the first time in Britain, marking a significant milestone for the rail and energy sectors.The achievement took place yesterday (Wednesday 3 December) at Network Rail’s Test Tracks site in Tuxford....
AV Dawson, the operator of the Port of Middlesbrough, marked the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) with a special rail experience event.The ‘AV Dawson Shunter Special’, held in collaboration with the Branch Line Society, brought together rail enthusiasts,...
Shropshire Council has been recognised for its restoration of the Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry, winning a National Railway Heritage Award for the work.The project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Shropshire Council, was carried out by local conservation specialists Phillips and...
Promoted by Statesman Rail, the tour is scheduled to be hauled by locomotives from the LSL diesel locomotive fleet, likely Class 47/57. The railtour will travel from Perth to York, returning in the evening.The timings are as follows:1Z31 Perth → York (RTT)Perth: 05.45Gleneagles: 06.05Dunblane:...
Scotland’s rail industry is urging passengers to “think of the person behind the uniform” as the festive season approaches, highlighting the importance of respect and safety for rail staff during one of the busiest times of the year. The 2025 ‘Respect our Rail Workers’ campaign, supported...
London Liverpool Street has reclaimed its position as the UK’s busiest railway station, according to the latest figures from the Office of Rail and Road. An estimated 98.0 million entries and exits were recorded at the station in the year ending March 2025, representing a 3.7% increase on the...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Bath Christmas Market Express" railtour on 4th December 2025? 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 Dorridge to Bath...
On the morning of 4 December 1984, a serious railway collision occurred near Eccles in Greater Manchester. An express passenger train travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough ran into the rear of a slow-moving freight train carrying fuel oil tankers. The passenger service, hauled by...
On this day in 1957, one of Britain’s worst peacetime rail disasters unfolded near St Johns station in Lewisham. In thick evening fog, shortly after 6pm on 4 December, a steam-hauled express travelling from London Cannon Street to Ramsgate collided with the rear of an electric commuter service...
The £140 million redevelopment of Cardiff Central railway station has been approved, paving the way for a major upgrade to Wales’ busiest rail hub. The investment aims to modernise the station for long-term passenger growth while maintaining the heritage of the historic building.Led by Transport...
Northern has highlighted the remarkable career of Hull-based railway veteran Mick Clarke, who at 76 remains one of the company’s longest-serving employees — and has no plans to hang up his uniform just yet.Mick first developed a deep interest in the railway as a child, spending long hours...
CrossCountry rail passengers can expect trains to run as normal this Saturday, 6 December, after the RMT union suspended its planned industrial action. The operator has also confirmed that the remaining Saturdays in December should operate with a full timetable in place.The update comes ahead of...