DJ Tony Blackburn lends voice to Thameslink for Brent Cross West station opening
Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn has taken on the role of station announcer on the Thameslink network this week,
Day: 7 December 2023
Progress report on restoring steam locomotive No. 92240
The Bluebell Railway in Sussex has issued an update on its work to bring locomotive 92240 back to steam, a project it began four years ago.
Colne, Barnoldswick and Keighley men sentenced after man’s ear bitten off in Leeds station attack
Three men have received prison sentences at Leeds Crown Court following a vicious assault on a stranger in which part of the victim's ear was bitten o…
Green light for Merseyrail Boxing Day services
Passengers in the Liverpool City Region will be able to catch Merseyrail trains on Boxing Day though not all stations will be open.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces winter outings to Whitby
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is inviting people to "make the days between Christmas and New Year extra special" by joining its excursions to Whitby.
Strategic developer announced for York Central brownfield scheme
York Central has moved a step closer with the appointment of McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate as the scheme's strategic developer.
GTR tests new in-cab signalling technology on Great Northern Class 717 fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway has begun to test in-cab signalling technology on its Great Northern Class 717 fleet, as part of the East Coast Digital Progr…
Northern seeks new leader of Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire
Northern has begun the recruitment process for a new manager for the historic Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire.
Contract signed for Pre-Series Revolution Very Light Rail trains
Eversholt Rail has signed contracts for Transport Design International (TDI) to build three new Revolution Very Light Rail for passenger trials in the…
Steam locomotive 2999 “Lady of Legend” to star at London’s heritage railway
The Epping Ongar Railway has announced that GWR Saint class No. 2999 Lady of Legend, will be the star of its ‘Steam Gala’ next April.