Alstom has completed delivery of a major streetcar programme for Toronto, marking the arrival of the final vehicle in a 60-car order supplied to the Toronto Transit Commission.The last light-rail vehicle was handed over as part of a contract originally signed in 2021, with the new fleet supporting...
Colas Rail UK has secured a series of significant new infrastructure contracts that will see work continue across the West Midlands Metro network for several years, strengthening its role as Principal Contractor within the Midland Metro Alliance.The newly awarded schemes extend the delivery...
Passengers using Chiltern Railways services between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone are being warned to expect disruption this weekend as major engineering work takes place on the route.Network Rail engineers will be carrying out track renewal works near West Ruislip, aimed at improving...
Train services on the Lymington branch line will be replaced by buses this weekend while emergency engineering work is carried out following renewed ground movement near the track.The closure will affect services between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January, allowing...
Train services have resumed on the northern section of the West Coast Main Line after a fortnight-long closure that allowed a series of major infrastructure upgrades to be completed, with passengers thanked for their patience as the route fully reopened today.From this morning, Thursday 15 January,...
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new railway station in East Renfrewshire, with engineers completing the installation of its footbridge and lifts as the project moves closer to opening.The £18.3m Balgray Station is being developed to serve the expanding community around...
Police are urging members of the public to assist with an investigation into a violent disturbance at London Victoria railway station earlier this month.The incident took place at around 11.20pm on Saturday 3 January inside the station, where a fight erupted between two groups of men on the balcony...
Detectives have issued a public appeal after an alleged upskirting incident on a London Underground train, releasing an image of a man they want to trace as part of the investigation.The incident is reported to have taken place at around 5.45pm on Saturday 13 December 2025 on a Victoria Line service...
A violent robbery at a Scottish railway station has resulted in a prison sentence after a man launched a brutal assault on another passenger before stealing a large sum of cash.Craig Richardson, 41, of Park Crescent in Strathaven, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday 31 December 2025,...
A fatal incident on the railway in Leicestershire led to major disruption to train services during the early hours of Thursday morning.British Transport Police said officers were called to the railway line in Leicester at 4.43am on January 15 following reports of a person on the tracks. Emergency...
A collision between a lorry and a bridge in Hertfordshire triggered widespread disruption to road and rail travel during the morning rush, after debris fell towards the railway below.The incident is believed to have occurred on the B556 Harper Lane in Radlett, shortly beyond the junction with...
A man described in court as one of the country’s most persistent fare evaders is now facing the prospect of a prison sentence after admitting to a vast catalogue of unpaid train journeys spanning almost two years.Charles Brohiri, 29, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he accepted...
A man from Penrhyndeudraeth has appeared in court accused of putting railway passengers at risk after allegedly driving a tractor and trailer across a level crossing in front of an approaching train.Rhodri ap Gwyn, 53, of Hafod y Wern, appeared before Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on 8 January in...
A Tyne and Wear Metro employee who made history as the network’s youngest ever train driver when services first launched is retiring after a career spanning almost half a century.Phil Taylor, now 65 and from Bank Foot in Newcastle, was only 19 when he took up the controls of a Metro train in...
Rail union TSSA has given a cautious welcome to the government’s stated ambition to create a new rail connection between Birmingham and Manchester, while warning that firm details and rapid delivery will be crucial if the project is to succeed.The union, which represents staff directly employed by...
Police investigating a robbery at Beckton DLR station are appealing for help to identify a teenager they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.The incident took place at around 3.30pm on Wednesday 12 November, when a 14-year-old boy was confronted by three other boys at the station....
A winter clothing appeal in Reading is once again encouraging businesses, commuters and residents to come together to support people facing hardship during the colder months.The Winter Warmer programme is collecting good-quality second-hand coats, scarves, hats and gloves, which will be...
South Eastern Railway has begun trialling new flood warning camera technology at a number of locations identified as particularly vulnerable to severe weather, as part of efforts to improve safety and reliability during periods of heavy rain.The solar-powered cameras will be installed at five sites...
Eurostar has marked a major landmark in its history after carrying its 400 millionth passenger since services first began operating in 1994, underlining more than three decades of cross-border rail travel in Europe.The milestone comes after a record-breaking year for the operator, with 20 million...
More stations and tunnel sections across London’s Underground network now offer high-speed mobile connectivity, with Transport for London and Boldyn Networks confirming that coverage has expanded to include the first stretches of the Circle and District lines.Alongside the fully connected...