Book Review: The Gas Tramcar – An idea ahead of its time by John Hannavy
This book describes the phenomenon that for a few years saw trams pulled by horses and steam locomotives replaced by ones powered by gas.
Day: 10 May 2023
Northern’s partner Seatfrog aims to reduce the cost of re-booking tickets for passengers
Research reveals that re-booking new seats because of missing pre-booked travel costs customers £93m across the North of the country,
New Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro train completes its first test run
One of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains has successfully completed its first test run during preparations for entering service later this year.
A visit to the Statfold Barn Railway
We visit the Statfold Barn Railway in Tamworth during their Model Railway event
London Northwestern Railway runs ‘Eurovision Special’
Train operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launching a specially-branded train for the occasion of this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest.
Eversholt Rail to sponsor Yorkshire’s Wonderlab
The National Railway Museum has secured sponsorship from Eversholt Rail for its Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery for the next five years.
Leicestershire railway’s new timetable gives extra time to view steam locomotives
The Great Central Railway is introducing a new timetable for its heritage trains, aiming to encourage enthusiasts to visit the locomotive footplate
170 Eurovision superfans greeted at Liverpool Lime Street station
Two trains carried the superfans to the iconic song contest and were met with a joyous welcome from drag queens, drummers, and dancers.
Accessibility improvements for West London station
Network Rail has announced that Isleworth station in west London is to become fully accessible, as it starts work on new lifts and walkways and other …
Bala Lake Railway launches Fighting Fund after planning rejection
The Bala Lake Railway has launched a Fighting Fund appeal after Snowdonia National Park refused their recent planning application
