TransPennine Route upgrade reaches halfway point in Greater Manchester
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is celebrating its halfway mark at Stalybridge, bringing passengers a step closer to fully electrified trains.
Day: 27 March 2023
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire neighbours offered digital electrification updates
Network Rail is piloting a new way to keep people who live next to the railways in parts of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire better informed.
Severn Valley Railway announces third visiting steam locomotive for Spring Steam Gala
BR Standard 2 No. 78018 is to visit the Severn Valley Railway for their Spring Steam Gala.
East Midlands Railway tackling fare evaders with digital tickets
East Midlands Railway has introduced digital season tickets to prevent fare evasion as they are more difficult for users to copy.
Rail industry comes together for COVID memorial in York
The rail industry came together on the 23rd of March to remember the three year anniversary of the Covid-19 lockdowns
Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains to have defibrillators on board
All 46 of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new fleet of Stadler trains are to have two life-saving defibrillators on board, one in each driver’s cab.
ScotRail urges fans to plan ahead for Scotland v Spain at Hampden
ScotRail is reminding passengers to plan their journey in advance for the Scotland vs Spain men's football match at Hampden Park tomorrow (Tuesday) ev…
Kent and East Sussex stationmaster wins Tourism Superstar Award
A volunteer at Kent and East Sussex Railway volunteer has won this year's prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Award following a public vote.
Sajid Javid MP backs plans for a Midlands Rail Hub
Sajid Javid, MP for Bromsgrove, has met representatives from Midlands Connect at Barnt Green station to discuss plans for the Midlands Rail Hub.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley takes next step to returning to mainline in BR Blue
Trevor Camp from the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust has sent a photo of steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley at Crewe undergoing a steam test.