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...
Detectives have released CCTV images after a member of rail staff was attacked with a chemical substance at Blackfriars station.The incident occurred at around 6pm on 17 May 2025, when four men got off a train from Sevenoaks and forced their way through the station barriers. One of the men was...
Great Western Railway (GWR) has brought festive cheer to Oxford station with a special Christmas tree donated by Blenheim Palace. Standing 8ft tall and sourced from the estate’s 12,000-acre grounds, the Nordmann fir was adorned with 30 rail-themed baubles crafted by pupils from St Barnabas’ C of...
Greater Anglia has announced timetable changes taking effect this December, aimed at improving punctuality, connectivity, and capacity across its network. Key adjustments include revised train times on the West Anglia route and additional Sunday services for West Runton on the Norwich to Sheringham...
Today marks the anniversary of the Codogno rail crash, a tragic event that unfolded on 9 December 1957 near the small northern Italian town of Codogno. On that evening, the Milan–Rome evening express R527, having departed Milano Centrale at 17:45, collided with a truck loaded with bran that had...
BART, alongside the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and regional transit partners, is preparing for the launch of Next Generation Clipper this December, marking a major upgrade to the Bay Area’s electronic fare system. Administered by MTC, Clipper will begin transitioning customers to...
For the 17th consecutive year, the Regional Transportation District (RTD) is offering Zero Fare on New Year’s Eve in partnership with Molson Coors, providing Denver-area residents and visitors with a safe and convenient way to celebrate the holiday. From 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, through 7...
Southeastern has teamed up with Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service to offer free counselling to 100 survivors of domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, and Hythe. The initiative, supported by a £32,492 grant from Southeastern’s Customer and Communities Improvement Fund...