Transport for Wales and the British Transport Police have launched a joint effort to enhance passenger safety throughout December, with the return of Operation Genesis and Garland. Designed to support those travelling during one of the busiest periods of the year, the initiative brings extra...
Transport for Wales is serving up some festive flavour this season with the return of its Christmas dining experience on selected rail services. Pork belly bites, a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a Christmas crumble are among the highlights making a comeback, giving passengers...
ScotRail is preparing to roll out a series of timetable improvements from Sunday 14 December, with the focus on boosting capacity and modernising services on the Southside of Glasgow. One of the most notable upgrades will see new four-carriage Class 380 electric trains introduced on the Glasgow...
Northern has urged passengers to plan ahead as new train timetables come into effect on Sunday 14 December 2025. The changes are part of the national timetable update that takes place twice a year, in May and December, and will bring a series of adjustments across the network.Several routes will see...
LNER is preparing for one of the most significant timetable changes in its recent history, with plans set to roll out on 14 December 2025. The introduction of nearly 10,000 additional services annually and more than 60,000 extra seats each week aims to open up greater capacity along the East Coast...
Great Western Railway is preparing to introduce its new winter timetable, which comes into effect on Sunday 14 December. The operator is advising passengers to check journey times in advance, as services across the network will see adjustments aimed at improving reliability and better matching...
Promoted by The Railway Touring Company the tour is scheduled to be hauled by West Country Class No. 34028 Eddystone with support from the WCRC diesel locomotive fleet. The railtour is due to travel from Newbury to Rochester, returning on the afternoon.The timings are as follows: 1Z24 Newbury to...
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 Ely to Bath Spa, returning in the evening.The timings are as follows:1Z50 Ely to Bath Spa (RTT)Ely: 06.10Bury St Edmunds:...
Estonia has taken another step toward modernising its rail network with the public launch of a new generation of electric trains built by Škoda Group for national operator Elron. The first unit is scheduled to enter passenger service on 15 December, with all sixteen trains set to operate around...
The temporary closure of a level crossing where 14-year-old Josh Travis was struck and killed by a train will remain in place for a further six months, officials have confirmed. The Chestnut Grove footpath crossing in Burton Joyce was initially shut for 21 days following the tragedy on Wednesday, 26...
A man who carried out a violent and unprovoked knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground station has been jailed for 11 years. Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, of Kennington Park Road, was convicted in September at Inner London Crown Court of two counts of Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent,...
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....