Exactly a year after first crossing paths on a late-night train, a couple returned to the very same service to relive the moment that brought them together – and this time it ended with a surprise proposal. Steve Higgs (56) and Payal Pandya (49) first met on the 23:09 London Northwestern Railway...
TransPennine Express has unveiled six new artwork panels at Selby Station as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, marking 200 years since Britain’s first passenger railway. The pieces, produced by BTEC Art & Design students from Selby College, were officially revealed on Friday 5...
Lumo has teamed up with drag performer Patti Boo Rae and Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre to help passengers enjoy a smoother and more festive experience when travelling this Christmas. The open access operator, known for its electric East Coast services between the North East and London, has...
LNER says more than 413,000 rail bookings have already been made for the Christmas period, signalling what could be one of the busiest festive seasons in recent years. Research by the operator suggests Saturday 20 December 2025 will be the peak travel date, with around 43,000 journeys currently...
Great Western Railway (GWR) has advised passengers to expect significant disruption on Tuesday 9 December, with flooding and severe weather forecast to affect rail services across the region. To help customers manage their journeys, tickets dated for Tuesday 9 will be valid for travel on Wednesday...
Greater Anglia has completed a £1 million improvement programme at Harwich International railway station, aimed at enhancing facilities and creating a more welcoming environment for passengers. The project forms part of the operator’s ongoing investment in station infrastructure across its...
A new Changing Places toilet has opened at Great Yarmouth rail station, offering a major boost to accessibility for disabled passengers and the people who support them. The enhanced facility has been delivered by Greater Anglia in partnership with the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership and...
LNER has released its latest cab-ride video, showcasing the full journey from Edinburgh Waverley to London King’s Cross from the driver’s perspective. The footage tracks the southbound run along the East Coast Main Line, offering an uninterrupted view from the cab as the train departs...
On 7 December 1835, the Bavarian Ludwig Railway opened between Nuremberg and Fürth, becoming the first steam‑hauled railway line in Germany. The line was approximately 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) long and used the standard gauge of 1,435 mm, establishing a precedent for railway construction in the...
The Townsville to Mount Isa rail line remains closed following a derailment of a mineral freight train on Friday afternoon. Queensland Rail (QR) confirmed that one locomotive ended up on its side, while two others left the track but remained upright. A single wagon also derailed but stayed...
On this day in 1991, two passenger trains collided inside the Severn Tunnel, leading to one of the most notable rail accidents in the tunnel’s history. The crash occurred on 7 December when a Regional Railways Sprinter ran into the back of an InterCity 125 service already travelling through the...
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...