Boiler for steam locomotive No.3650 lifted at the Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot Railway Centre has announced that the boiler of steam locomotive No.3650 was lifted out its frames this week. The lift took place on Tuesday…
Month: August 2018
RMT confirm more strikes on Northern Rail
RMT has today confirmed that further strike action will take place on Northern Rail this August and September 2018. The strikes are because of the…
First motion parts for steam locomotive No.1759 delivered
The Class G5 Locomotive Company have announced that the first motions parts have been delivered for steam locomotive No. 1759.
Steam railways delight as passenger numbers rise 52% on last year
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced that passenger numbers have grown an astonishing 52%. To the end of June, it had attracted nearly 72,000…
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway’s Caernarfon Booking Office broken into
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways have announced today that unfortunately that their Caernarfon Booking Office has been broken into overnight. This has resulted in the…
Rail freight customs proposal tackles post-Brexit congestion concerns
Rail Delivery Group has announced that the creation of new Railway Customs Area (RCA) at rail freight terminals would avoid the need for a border…
Dean of Coventry Cathedral visits the Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway has announced that the Dean of Coventry Cathedral, Very Rev’d John Witcombe, and his wife, Ricarda, has visited the Talyllyn Railway whilst…
Train operators and tech experts set to revolutionise rail travel in Britain
Train Operating Companies in Britain are set to publish more real-time information to enable tech firms to develop better and more intelligent travel apps in…
Steam locomotive hauled trains return to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway
The Mid Suffolk Light Railway has announced that steam locomotive hauled trains will return to the line this weekend, on Sunday 12th August 2018, following…
RMT confirms more strike action at Ruislip
RMT has confirmed that they will be more strike action taking place by transplant train maintenance and stores staff at London Underground’s Ruislip Depot. Two…