Passengers will soon begin to see a striking new look across Britain’s rail network, as the government unveils the branding for Great British Railways and Parliament debates the legislation that will formally establish the new body. GBR is set to become the publicly owned organisation responsible...
Tributes have poured in for Nala, a beloved ginger cat who became a familiar sight at Stevenage railway station. The six-year-old feline was often spotted perched at the ticket gate, charming commuters and passersby alike.Nala’s owner, Natasha Ambler, set up a Facebook page called The Adventures...
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced that Chris Burchell will become its new Chair from 1 January 2026, bringing three decades of leadership experience across the UK’s rail and energy sectors.Burchell, currently Managing Director of SSEN Distribution at SSE plc, has a long...
Passengers using Great Northern and Thameslink services will benefit from faster journeys and more frequent trains when a new East Coast Main Line timetable comes into effect on Sunday 14 December. The changes follow a £4 billion investment over the past decade, aimed at upgrading the route and...
Work has begun to transform the rail bridge underpass on Balham High Road into a brighter, safer, and more welcoming route for pedestrians, following feedback from local residents and businesses. The council aims to make the space near Balham station feel less dark and more inviting.The improvements...
Promoted by Steam Dreams, the tour is scheduled to be hauled by 61306 Mayflower with support from the LSL diesel locomotive fleet. The railtour is due to travel from London Victoria to Bath Spa, returning in the evening.The timings are as follows:1Z71 London Victoria → Bath Spa (RTT)London...
Toronto’s first modern light rail transit (LRT) line, the Finch West LRT, officially entered service on December 7, following a successful 30-day Revenue Service Demonstration. The launch marks a double milestone for the city, as the line is also controlled by Hitachi Rail’s SelTrac™...
Rail unions and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called on the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) to agree a proper funding settlement for the British Transport Police (BTP), warning that frontline officer numbers have fallen to unsafe levels amid rising crime on the rail network.In a...
Freightliner and Porterbrook have announced a new agreement that will see 150 new Intermodal Wagons introduced to the UK rail network. The wagons will be manufactured by UK-based independent builder WH Davis, supporting Porterbrook’s growth strategy and strengthening Freightliner’s role as the...
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young woman on a train between Horley and Redhill, following an investigation by British Transport Police (BTP).Hawre Mohamed, 27, of Bonehurst Road, Horley, was found guilty of one count of sexual assault last month. On Monday 8 December, he...
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify three women in connection with a racially aggravated assault at Leeds Railway Station.The incident took place at around 9.30pm on Saturday 15 November, when a man became involved in an altercation with a group of women. During the incident, one...
Today marks the anniversary of a rail accident that occurred on 8 December 1981 near the village of Ulleskelf in North Yorkshire. A passenger express travelling from York to Liverpool derailed approximately 500 metres north of Ulleskelf railway station. The derailment occurred on a routine service,...
Llanelli railway station has officially opened its new accessibility upgrades, marking a major step forward in creating a more inclusive and modern travel hub for all passengers. The £6.3 million project, funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All scheme, was delivered in...
Network Rail is urging passengers in Scotland to plan ahead and check their journeys on Tuesday as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and strong winds across the country. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind in northwest Scotland, where gusts could reach up to 90mph, while yellow warnings...
A time capsule marking 200 years of modern railways has been secured in Derby, where it will remain for the next 50 years until the 250th anniversary of Britain’s railways in 2075. The Railway 200 capsule was handed over on Monday 8 December by Railway 200 programme manager Emma Roberts to Heather...
A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of Britain’s railways has arrived at London Paddington, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history and future of train travel. The train, named Inspiration, will be open for public visits until Saturday 13 December.Inspiration...
Passengers on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) are being urged to plan ahead as the biggest timetable overhaul in more than a decade comes into effect on Sunday 14 December. The changes form part of a wider network-wide update, reflecting more than £4 billion invested over the past ten years to...
Ravensthorpe station is set to close from Sunday 14 December until summer 2028 as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), with work underway to build a modernised station 200 metres west of its current location.The new station will feature a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, a...
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow are set to experience a quieter, cleaner, and more reliable journey as electric trains begin service this weekend. The introduction of the new electric services on Sunday 14 December marks the culmination of a £144 million Scottish Government...
Harlaxton Road bridge in Grantham has been named the second most frequently struck railway bridge in Britain, prompting Network Rail to launch a high-tech monitoring trial to cut disruption and repair costs. The structure, which carries the East Coast Main Line across a six-road junction, was hit 18...