British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a hate crime on board a train between Exeter and Crediton.The incident took place shortly after the train departed Exeter St David’s station at around 4.15pm on 4 November. Officers say the man...
Police investigating an assault at East Croydon railway station have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.The assault occurred just after midnight on Thursday 18 September 2025. Two men had a brief exchange on the station platform before one returned and...
Today marks the anniversary of a tragic event in British railway history. On the evening of 2 December 1955, the Barnes rail crash occurred near Barnes railway station in southwest London. At approximately 23:28, a Southern Region electric passenger train travelling from London Waterloo to Windsor...
Carlisle station is set to undergo a major £13.5 million transformation, funded by the Department for Transport, to create a modern, accessible gateway for passengers while preserving its historic Victorian features. The Carlisle Station Gateway Project, a collaboration between Network Rail and...
Network Rail has successfully completed a series of major engineering projects across the East Coast route, condensing work that would normally have taken seven weekends into just five, sparing passengers two additional weekends of disruption. The programme ran from 11 October to 1 December,...
Network Rail will return to Melton level crossing in Suffolk on Friday 5 December 2025 to carry out essential improvement works aimed at enhancing safety and reliability on the East Suffolk line.Following feedback from local residents and stakeholders regarding the condition of the crossing surface,...
Transport for Wales (TfW) has switched on overhead wires along the Rhymney railway line, marking a key milestone in the electrification of the South Wales Valley lines. The move follows the completion of work on the 25km stretch between Caerphilly and Rhymney, with the final section to Cardiff Bay...
TransPennine Express (TPE) is adding a festive touch to its First Class journeys this winter with a new seasonal menu, available from Monday 1 December to Sunday 4 January. The offering, part of the TransPennine Kitchen – West Coast and Coast to Coast menus, features locally sourced ingredients...
Tickets for South Western Railway’s (SWR) farewell tour of its Class 455 trains sold out in just 15 seconds, with more than 9,000 enthusiasts trying to secure one of the initial 400 seats. The trains, which have been a familiar sight on routes across Berkshire, South West London, and Surrey since...
Comedian, author and podcast host Suzi Ruffell is the latest guest to join Jenni Falconer on the travel podcast Routes, reflecting on the role that train journeys have played throughout her life and career. From childhood holidays to her current nationwide tours, Ruffell says her connection with...
LNER is stepping up preparations across the East Coast Main Line as it gears up for a major expansion of its timetable in December 2025. The operator is working with Network Rail and industry partners to deliver what it describes as the most significant change to services on the route in more than...
Two leading figures from open access operators Hull Trains and Lumo have been recognised at this year’s Rail Staff Awards, an annual event that highlights the achievements of rail professionals across the industry. Deborah Birch, Head of HR at Hull Trains, received the HR and Recruitment Person...
Rail passengers using the picturesque Looe Valley line are being advised of service changes this December as Network Rail prepares to carry out extensive tree and vegetation clearance along the route. The work, considered essential to maintaining the reliability of the branch line, will take place...
Rail passengers travelling between Castle Cary and Taunton are being advised to check their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins a week-long programme to upgrade drainage in and around Somerton Tunnel. The work, aimed at reducing the long-standing flood risk on this key South West route, will...
Rail passengers are being urged to plan ahead over the Christmas and New Year period, as earlier last train times, amended timetables and major engineering work will affect journeys across the region. Operators are advising travellers to check schedules before setting off, particularly on Christmas...
Avanti West Coast’s Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Zoe Flannagan, has been honoured with the Rising Star award at this year’s Heart of Gold ceremony. The annual event, organised by the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), recognises individuals who make a meaningful difference across the rail...
A man accused of stabbing 10 passengers on a train failed to appear in court after refusing to join a video link from prison.The incident took place on 1 November aboard a service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, which stopped at Peterborough following multiple emergency calls. Eleven people...
Plans to reopen the Leamside Line in North-east England are advancing with the appointment of global infrastructure consultancy AECOM. The 21-mile disused rail line is set to undergo a new assessment examining its feasibility, potential benefits, and opportunities for growth in jobs and housing...
Several passengers sustained minor injuries when an LNER train “lurched sideways” after passing a set of points at more than twice the permitted speed on the East Coast Main Line, investigators have confirmed.The incident occurred on 26 September, when the 07:08 service from Middlesbrough to...
Plans to run the 07:00 Avanti West Coast service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston without passengers have been scrapped following a swift U-turn by the government regulator.The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) initially announced on Sunday that only staff would be allowed on board from...