Special heritage awards unveiled at Scottish stations and viaduct
Plaques have been unveiled at two stations and a viaduct in Scotland that commemorate their recognition in the National Railway Heritage Awards.
Day: 13 July 2023
Severn Valley Railway’s Survival Fund passes £385,000
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that its Survival Fund has surpassed £385,000, but says more is needed to allow the popular railway to surviv…
Merseyrail increases penalty fares for travelling without valid ticket
The penalty charge for passengers travelling on the UK’s railway network without a valid ticket has been increased to £100 from today, 13th July.
Union action to hit East Midlands Railway services in ongoing pay and conditions dispute
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it will significantly reduce its services next week due to industrial action.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway President supports the railway’s Stanway Viaduct appeal
On 8th July, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway welcomed its President, Pete Waterman, during the railway’s Heritage Diesel Gala.
Greeting card retailer Postmark opens stores in UK railway stations
Postmark, the independent retailer of greeting cards, has reached agreement with Network Rail to open stores in five of its 20 managed stations.
CrossCountry teams up with SeatFrog to boost flexibility for passengers
New data from Seatfrog suggests that 79% of passengers are missing their booked train, with 65% spending up to £100 to replace a single ticket.
Train manufacturer Alstom among winners of top Ministry of Defence award
Alstom was among the recent winners of the Gold Award as part of the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme.
North Yorkshire school opens Pacer train library
Tuesday the 11th of July saw the opening of two converted Pacer carriages which have been converted into a library and STEAM classroom.
Planning application submitted for West Yorkshire station’s multi-million-pound makeover
With Network Rail submitted a planning application for a multi-million-pound makeover of Keighley station, the popular Keighley and Worth Valley Railw…