Police are seeking witnesses following a reported incident of indecent behaviour on a train travelling into Hull.The incident is said to have taken place at around 10.30am on Saturday 14 March, shortly after a woman and her two teenage children boarded a service at Beverley station. The family took...
British Transport Police have issued a public appeal as part of an ongoing investigation into a disturbance at Dalry railway station, urging a woman involved in the incident to make contact with officers.The incident was reported by a third party on Sunday 15 February, with witnesses describing a...
All rail lines between Leeds railway station and Wakefield Westgate railway station have been closed following a serious incident involving a person being struck by a train.Emergency services were called to the scene near Outwood railway station, with both Network Rail and British Transport Police...
A revamped First Class Lounge is set to reopen at London King’s Cross railway station, with London North Eastern Railway unveiling a redesigned space aimed at enhancing the premium travel experience.The upgraded lounge will welcome customers again from Tuesday 31 March 2026, following a...
Lumo has unveiled the first look at its refurbished British Rail Class 222 fleet, showcasing a bold new livery ahead of the launch of its West Coast services this spring.The trains, currently undergoing refurbishment at Alstom’s Widnes facility in partnership with Beacon Rail, have been finished...
Passenger numbers at Glasgow Central station have surged back to near-normal levels following the restoration of ScotRail’s full timetable, underlining the resilience of demand after recent disruption.On Wednesday 25 March, the first full day of normal services, ScotRail recorded around 120,000...
A set of retired station benches has been given a second life after TransPennine Express donated them to a heritage railway in North Lincolnshire.Nine benches, previously in use at Scunthorpe railway station, have been transferred to the Appleby Frodingham Railway rather than being scrapped. The...
A warning has been issued by rail union Transport Salaried Staffs' Association over suggestions that trains on High Speed 2 could initially operate at reduced speeds.The comments follow reports that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is considering cost-saving measures on the delayed and...
A new generation of electric trains for Bulgaria has been unveiled as Škoda Group presented the first completed unit of a major fleet order aimed at modernising the country’s railway network.The four-car train was officially introduced in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of...
A major step forward in rail decarbonisation has been announced after Siemens Mobility and Akiem agreed a framework deal for up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including a new battery-powered variant.The agreement includes a firm order for 50 locomotives, alongside an option for a further 30 units. It...
A new luxury dining experience on rails is set to take shape in Japan, with Hitachi Rail confirming it will build the rolling stock for an upcoming restaurant train developed in partnership with Seibu Railway.The train, named Fine Dining Train “vies,” is scheduled to enter service in March 2028,...
A major expansion of Italy’s high-speed rail fleet is underway after Trenitalia signed a new agreement with Hitachi Rail for nine additional next-generation Frecciarossa trains.The deal, valued at around €260 million, builds on an earlier contract agreed in 2023 that covered 36 trains, later...
A rail safety investigation has detailed how two track workers were struck by a wagon during engineering works near Port Glasgow railway station, leaving one seriously injured.The incident occurred at around 8.30pm on 15 March 2025 within a planned engineering possession, where multiple rail-mounted...
The latest developments surrounding High Speed 2 suggest that Britain’s most ambitious rail project is once again being reshaped under financial pressure, with rising costs now forcing difficult questions about what the railway will ultimately deliver. Once billed as a transformative high-speed...
The long-promised reopening of the railway between Oxford and Milton Keynes — a flagship section of the East West Rail project — has instead become a case study in how Britain’s rail system can deliver infrastructure but fail to run trains. Despite construction being effectively complete and...
A landmark sculpture celebrating Scotland’s railway heritage has returned to public view after more than two decades in storage, finding a new home at Springburn railway station.The piece, titled Heritage and Hope, was created in 1989 by artist Vincent Butler and reflects the deep-rooted railway...
A temporary closure at Glasgow Central station has enabled engineers to complete months’ worth of maintenance in a matter of days following disruption caused by the Union Street fire.With Scotland’s busiest station shut from 8 March, Network Rail teams rapidly mobilised to deliver a concentrated...
Major accessibility improvements are advancing at Tenby railway station, with passengers set to benefit from step-free access between platforms as work enters its next phase.The scheme, led by Network Rail in partnership with AmcoGiffen, forms part of the UK Government’s Access for All programme....
A renewed safety warning has been issued ahead of the Easter school holidays, with Network Rail urging young people to stay away from the railway amid ongoing concerns about trespass incidents.Officials say the risks are severe and often underestimated. Overhead power lines on the network carry...
Safety warnings have been issued to the public ahead of the return of popular Sunday car boot sales in Metheringham, following changes to rail services through the area.Until December 2025, there were no scheduled Sunday trains running through the village. However, a revised timetable now means up...