Severn Valley Railway shortlisted for three heritage awards
Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is on the 2024 shortlists for three categories in the prestigious Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards:
Day: 13 January 2024
Have a cuppa on Brew Monday with Greater Anglia and Samaritans
Greater Anglia will be urging colleagues and passengers to have a cuppa and a catch-up for the Samaritans charity’s annual Brew Monday campaign.
Disruption to Edinburgh to Glasgow services during rockfall works
At the end of this month, Network Rail engineers will carry out work to prevent rockfalls onto the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line.
Two Greater Manchester stations to receive access-for-all upgrades
Two Greater Manchester rail stations are to receive a £10m upgrade to provide step-free access and make it easier for people to catch the train.
Family’s tribute to son found dead on the railway in South London
The family of a 16-year-old boy who very sadly died on the railway line in South London have paid a moving tribute to him.
Brockenbahn narrow-gauge route now available from Dovetail Games
The German famous narrow-gauge railway, the Brockenbahn between Wernigerode and Brocken is now available for Train Simulator Classic.
Winter work at a Bluebell Railway station
Although it is winter, a large amount of work is being carried out at the Bluebell Railway to prepare it for the 2024 operating season.
Cycling UK raffle offers prize of Caledonian Sleeper return journey
Caledonian Sleeper and Cycling UK are offering the chance for one person to win a return journey for two onboard the Sleeper as part of their New Year…
Book Review: Rail Freight, Yorkshire and North East England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates the changing pattern of freight traffic on the railways of Yorkshire and North East England during the last 40 years.
Short-stay car parking being trialled at three Sussex stations
Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has introduced a pilot trial of short-stay parking rates at three railway stations in Sussex.