Update released on London North Eastern Railway train driver strike action
ASLEF, the train drivers union, has announced that the planned additional strike dates for LNER have been cancelled.
Day: 22 January 2024
Watch: A new railway adventure in RailRoader
Over on our Twitch channel, we have begun a brand new railway adventure on a new simulator, RailRoader.
Severn Valley Railway to get a visit from the Gruffalo over February half term
The Gruffalo will be appearing from the 13th to the 15th of February at the popular heritage railway
East Coast Main Line at Darlington to see engineering work on the 3rd and 4th of February
Network Rail will carry out the upgrade work next month, which will bring smoother and more reliable train journeys for passengers
Direct Rail Services bids farewell to Class 37 locomotives as final sale is announced
Direct Rail Services is to retire its fleet of Class 37 locomotives, marking the end of an era on the mainline.
Royal Scot steam locomotive to replace Britannia on North Yorkshire Moors Railway excursions
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that 46100 Royal Scot will be replacing 70000 Britannia to haul February Half Term specials.
Thousands fined for fare evasion on West Midlands Railway
Figures released by West Midlands Railway show that last year the company issued thousands of fines for travelling without a ticket.
Northern reports 20% drop in penalty fares since fines increased
In the first year since the fine for travelling on a train without a ticket was increased to £100, Northern reports a 20% reduction in penalty fares …
Welsh narrow gauge railway to display oldest narrow-gauge steam locomotive
The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced that when it opens for the new season, on display will be the oldest narrow-gauge locomotive in existence.
Class 50 locomotive to star at West Somerset Railway gala
Class 50 No. 50033 Glorious will be one of the star attractions at the West Somerset Railway’s Summer Diesel Festival next June.