Passengers using Stoke-on-Trent station are being advised that lifts remain out of service after extreme weather caused significant damage to key equipment. The disruption affects the lift serving platform 1, which was damaged when heavy rainfall flooded the lift shaft and affected electrical...
A major £15m upgrade to the West Highland Line has been completed, strengthening one of Scotland’s most iconic railway routes and improving its long-term reliability, Network Rail has confirmed. The work took place between Crianlarich and Fort William, a stretch of line that serves remote...
A large section of the railway south of Peterborough will be closed this weekend, 22 and 23 November, to allow further testing of digital signalling, passengers have been reminded.The closure affects the line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin in Hertfordshire, where trains will transition in...
Plans that could see trains running via two new Walsall stations without serving the town centre have been labelled "bonkers" by local politicians.Work to build stations in Willenhall and Darlaston is expected to be completed in early 2026, bringing rail services back to the areas for the first time...
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations is set to become easier in England, as new government rules aim to give developments a default “yes” if they meet specified criteria. The move is intended to accelerate the delivery of high-quality, affordable homes in key towns and cities,...
Plans for a mural beneath a railway bridge in Worcester have sparked debate among local residents and heritage groups.The project, approved by the city council, is set to be installed under the bridge near Foregate Street Station. It will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and is...
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced a major Day of Action at Manchester Piccadilly on Wednesday 19 November as it intensifies its campaign to end outsourcing across Britain’s railways.The move follows industrial action by RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services on...
The Marches Line between Hereford and Newport reopened to passenger and freight services on Tuesday 18 November following repairs after an isolated track washout near Abergavenny. The disruption was caused by Storm Claudia, which brought unprecedented rainfall to the area.Floodwater completely...
ScotRail says it is fully prepared to help thousands of supporters make their way to Edinburgh this Sunday as Scotland face Tonga in the Quilter Nations Series. The national team will play the final fixture of their autumn campaign at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on 23 November, with kick-off scheduled...
Northern has set out a new long-term ridership strategy which aims to boost annual train journeys across the North of England by 30 million before 2030. The programme, known as 30 by 30, focuses on driving sustainable growth in passenger numbers through better performance, improved ticketing options...
Greater Anglia has finished installing tables across all Stansted Express trains more than two months ahead of schedule, completing a key upgrade designed to improve comfort for airport-bound passengers and those travelling on some of the operator’s intercity services. The Class 745/1 fleet, which...
Govia Thameslink Railway has created a new Safeguarding Manager position, expanding its work to protect both passengers and staff across one of the country’s busiest rail networks. The operator, which runs Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink services, said the post reflects a...
East Midlands Railway has been awarded the Inclusive Employers Gold Standard for the second time, recognising the operator’s sustained commitment to promoting a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are integral to daily operations. The accreditation acknowledges organisations that...
c2c Railway has carried out a full-scale fire evacuation exercise at Fenchurch Street station, working alongside the London Fire Brigade to further strengthen emergency preparedness. The simulation took place on Sunday 2 November, during a planned station closure for engineering works, allowing a...
Today marks the 38th anniversary of the King’s Cross fire, one of the most serious tragedies in the history of the London Underground. The fire broke out during the evening rush hour on 18 November 1987 at King’s Cross St Pancras station, when a blaze began beneath the wooden escalators serving...
Passengers travelling between Dumbarton Central and Westerton or Clydebank are facing major disruption until the end of the day due to a gas leak near the railway between Dumbarton East and Bowling.All lines between Dumbarton Central and Dalmuir are currently closed, with services either cancelled,...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman on the railway near Bournemouth.Emergency services were called to the line at 8.18am on 16 November after reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics attended the scene, but the woman, believed to be in her 20s, was sadly...
Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has signed a deal with Ukrainian Railways to supply 55 Traxx locomotives. The contract, supported financially by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (€300 million) and the World Bank ($190 million), marks a major investment in...
Eleven-year-old Fen McIlwraith from Tyneside has seen her winning design for the “Uniform of the Future” competition brought to life by LNER and the National Railway Museum. The competition, part of the Railway 200 bicentenary celebrations, invited entrants aged 11 and under to create a uniform...
The rail industry has confirmed a major overhaul of the Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC), expanding eligibility and streamlining the application process in what leaders describe as a significant move toward a more accessible rail network. The DPRC currently offers a third off rail fares for...