Dawlish sea wall wins top prize while facing Storm Ciarán
A newly erected sea wall, designed to protect the Dawlish coast's railway, has won a coveted prize days after being tested by Storm Ciarán.
Day: 30 November 2023
Union issues safety warning following Network Rail job cuts
The TSSA issued a safety warning following Network Rail's announcement that almost 500 jobs were set to disappear in a cost-cutting move.
CrossCountry confirms disruption due to ASLEF industrial action
CrossCountry has confirmed that its services will be seriously disrupted by industrial action by drivers' union ASLEF between Friday 1 and Saturday 9 …
Newcastle children invited to enter Lumo Christmas poetry competition
Lumo is running a poetry competition for children in Tyneside with the winning poem being read out to its passengers travelling on 22nd December
Regulator calls for better information about rail replacement buses
The ORR has raised concerns with operators and Network Rail about information provided to passengers when rail replacement services are in use.
Transport for London calls for government funding to support rising passenger numbers
Transport for London (TfL) has welcomed figures showing that London Underground carried four million journeys last Thursday,
RMT members accept Rail Delivery Group’s pay offer
The RMT Union has announced that its members have voted to accept the pay offer from the Rail Delivery Group, bringing the national dispute to an end.
DB Cargo confirms position in charter train market
DB Cargo UK has confirmed to RailAdvent its current position in the charter train operation market after various rumours started circulating.
Book Review: Railways of South and West Scotland by Ian Lothian
This is a photographic journey around the railways of southern Scotland, showing changes in motive power, liveries and services over the last 30 years…
Overhauled Castle Class steam locomotive to haul rail tour on GWML
Castle Class 4-6-0 No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe will soon be making its inaugural run since emerging from overhaul earlier this year.