Book Review: Boat Trains, The English Channel & Ocean Liner Specials by Martyn Pring
This book tells the story of boat trains, from those that ran to connect with cross-channel ferries to ones that connected with Transatlantic liners.
Day: 16 February 2023
Battery Train Trials to resume as Great Western Railway purchases Vivarail assets
GWR has confirmed that it has purchased a number of assets from battery train manufacturer, Vivarail, which went into administration last December.
RAIB release report after fatal incident involving train driver in West Sussex
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report on a train driver being struck by a train near West Worthing Middle Siding in West Suss…
Southern to trial Advance Peak tickets for East Croydon, London and Chichester passengers
Govia Thameslink Railway is trialling cheaper Southern Advance Peak tickets on Mondays and Fridays to try and encourage passengers back to travelling.
Class 58 locomotive to visit the Severn Valley Railway this May
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that Class 58 No. 58023 will be visiting for the Spring Diesel Festival in May 2023.
Natural environment near Glenfinnan Viaduct being improved
Work near Glenfinnan viaduct will enhance natural habitats and compensate for biodiversity lost during tree and vegetation management works.