Northampton Steam Railway applies to run passenger trains to new station
Northampton Steam Railway Ltd has applied to the Department for Transport (DfT) for an Order to allow passenger trains to run to its new station at Bo…
Day: 15 August 2023
Successful first trip for Tesco double-stacked rail freight container
Tesco last week took delivery of a new rail container which can carry double-stacked pallets, so increasing the volume of goods it can transport by ra…
Five years of ‘Suzy the Sheep’ urging people to ‘Stay off the tracks’
Primary school children in the coastal village of Heysham in Lancashire are the latest to create artwork on the theme of 'Suzy the Sheep'.
Model of “Owd Ratty” in 1880 to go on display at Gosforth show
One of the Ravenglass Railway Museum's latest acquisitions that depicts Owd Ratty in 1880 will be shown at this year’s Gosforth Show.
Track maintenance to affect Cotswolds journeys next week
Track workers will carry out maintenance in the area around the Cotswolds village of Kemble next week.
RAIB reopens investigation into fatal accident at Surrey footpath crossing
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has re-opened its investigation into a fatal accident at Lady Howard footpath and bridleway crossing,.
Bedfordshire stations offer mobile support to disabled passengers
Great Northern and Thameslink are introducing a mobile team to visit unstaffed stations to support disabled passengers and others who need assistance.
New exhibition at Haltwhistle station focuses on the area’s history and heritage
Part of the Northern network, the new exhibit is called 'Haltwhistle is Something Special' and can be visited in the station's waiting room on platfor…
Suffolk and Essex trains suspended after tree falls onto railway line
Train services are suspended between Manningtree and Ipswich this morning after a tree falling onto the railway line.
Somerset-based Hymek locomotives pulled from service after incident
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group has released a statement after an incident at Williton on the West Somerset Railway.