AV Dawson, the operator of the Port of Middlesbrough, marked the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) with a special rail experience event.The ‘AV Dawson Shunter Special’, held in collaboration with the Branch Line Society, brought together rail enthusiasts,...
Shropshire Council has been recognised for its restoration of the Cambrian Railway building in Oswestry, winning a National Railway Heritage Award for the work.The project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Shropshire Council, was carried out by local conservation specialists Phillips and...
Promoted by Statesman Rail, the tour is scheduled to be hauled by locomotives from the LSL diesel locomotive fleet, likely Class 47/57. The railtour will travel from Perth to York, returning in the evening.The timings are as follows:1Z31 Perth → York (RTT)Perth: 05.45Gleneagles: 06.05Dunblane:...
Scotland’s rail industry is urging passengers to “think of the person behind the uniform” as the festive season approaches, highlighting the importance of respect and safety for rail staff during one of the busiest times of the year. The 2025 ‘Respect our Rail Workers’ campaign, supported...
London Liverpool Street has reclaimed its position as the UK’s busiest railway station, according to the latest figures from the Office of Rail and Road. An estimated 98.0 million entries and exits were recorded at the station in the year ending March 2025, representing a 3.7% increase on the...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of "The Bath Christmas Market Express" railtour on 4th December 2025? 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 Dorridge to Bath...
On the morning of 4 December 1984, a serious railway collision occurred near Eccles in Greater Manchester. An express passenger train travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Scarborough ran into the rear of a slow-moving freight train carrying fuel oil tankers. The passenger service, hauled by...
On this day in 1957, one of Britain’s worst peacetime rail disasters unfolded near St Johns station in Lewisham. In thick evening fog, shortly after 6pm on 4 December, a steam-hauled express travelling from London Cannon Street to Ramsgate collided with the rear of an electric commuter service...
The £140 million redevelopment of Cardiff Central railway station has been approved, paving the way for a major upgrade to Wales’ busiest rail hub. The investment aims to modernise the station for long-term passenger growth while maintaining the heritage of the historic building.Led by Transport...
Northern has highlighted the remarkable career of Hull-based railway veteran Mick Clarke, who at 76 remains one of the company’s longest-serving employees — and has no plans to hang up his uniform just yet.Mick first developed a deep interest in the railway as a child, spending long hours...
CrossCountry rail passengers can expect trains to run as normal this Saturday, 6 December, after the RMT union suspended its planned industrial action. The operator has also confirmed that the remaining Saturdays in December should operate with a full timetable in place.The update comes ahead of...
c2c Railway has confirmed its support for this year’s Shoebury and Thorpe Bay Christmas Market, returning as sponsor for the festive event taking place on Saturday 6 December. The market will run from 10:00 to 16:00 at Shoebury and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church.The annual celebration will raise funds...
Stadler has secured a contract to deliver eight CITYLINK tram-trains for the Danish city of Aarhus, a move designed to strengthen the city’s light rail network and improve winter reliability. The vehicles feature onboard batteries, allowing them to operate seamlessly even if overhead wires are...
British Transport Police (BTP) has announced a new partnership with The Survivors Trust, becoming the first policing body to offer a consistent national support service for victims of serious sexual violence across Great Britain.The agreement will see Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs)...
The restoration of Richmond railway station has been recognised with a prestigious National Railway Heritage Award, marking a major success for South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail. The honour was announced at the 46th National Railway Heritage Awards ceremony, held at Merchant Taylors’...
LNER is gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the year with a festive flourish, as customers travelling in the run-up to Christmas are treated to seasonal menus, onboard entertainment and a special Christmas edition of the LNER Kids Club podcast.From today (3 December 2025), First Class...
Edinburgh Waverley has been given a festive boost with the opening of LNER’s new Family Lounge, launched in partnership with Edinburgh’s Christmas. Scotland’s busiest station was transformed for the occasion, with seasonal entertainment and giveaways marking the arrival of the operator’s...
A touring exhibition train that has been drawing crowds across the country will arrive at London Paddington next week, bringing with it a celebration of 200 years of railway history. Known as Inspiration, the train forms part of the national Railway 200 programme and has already welcomed more than...
Greater Anglia has confirmed that the planned rollout of pay-as-you-go contactless travel to 20 additional stations will be pushed back to summer 2026. The expansion, announced only last month, was due to enhance convenience for passengers across the network, including those travelling via Stansted...
Greater Anglia has announced the completion of the installation of a new accessible footbridge at Stowmarket station, marking a milestone in efforts to improve step-free travel for passengers. The structure, known as an ‘AVA’ bridge, is the first of its kind and was put into place over two days...