First cross passage completed in HS2’s Chiltern Tunnels
The first underground connection between the northbound and southbound bores of HS2’s longest tunnels has been completed.
Day: 23 August 2022
Deltic locomotive 55009 confirmed for Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Diesel Bash
Deltic 55009 ‘Alycidon’ will be a star attraction at the heritage railways event which will take place from 29th September to the 2nd of October
London’s Elizabeth Line to serve Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield from November
Transport for London has revealed that the services will begin on the 6th of November and will transform travel across London and further afield.
London Charity Walk Celebrates Elizabeth Line
A Rail Aid event this year is looking for people to join a 15 mile walk following the Elizabeth line.
Steam locomotives 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor edge closer to return
Following their major ten-year overhaul, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 7802 Bradley Manor are very close to returning to operational service.
South Western Railway Customer and Communities Improvement Fund Open For Bids
South Western Railway are now inviting proposals and bids for their Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF).
Overhaul of steam locomotive 80135 given green light
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that BR Standard 4 No. 80135 is set to be overhauled thanks to a generous legacy from Mr Clifford Luff…
Bentham Line shortlisted for three National Community Rail Awards
The Leeds-Morecambe Community Rail Partnership were especially thrilled at the news as they had been shortlisted for all three entries they had made.
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Newcastle railway station adopted by volunteers
The organisation Charity St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), who supports vulnerable people across the country, have adopted Manors train station.
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe orders 14 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe has added more Siemens Mobility’s Vectron locomotives to its fleet with an order for 14 Vectron MS multisystem locomotive…