New accessibility trial from East Midlands Railway
East Midlands Railway and software company WelcoMe have teamed up to offer face-to-face meetings to help meet travellers' needs.
Day: 15 May 2024
Scotland: Train strikes called off as agreement is reached
ScotRail is advising passengers that strike action set to take place this weekend, 18th and 19th May, has been called off and services will operate…
£11,000 raised for charity by Star Wars-themed rail tours
The Branch Line Society operated two rail tours in early May in order to fundraise for the Martin House Hospice.
Locomotive named after Welsh narrow gauge railway
Network Rail Class 97 No. 97304 has been named Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway at a naming ceremony today, 15th May 2024.
West Yorkshire road set to close for Transpennine Route Upgrade work
As the Transpennine Route Upgrades begins the next stage of its work in Huddersfield, the A641 Bradford Road / Northgate will close for two weekends i…
New trains on the way for London passengers?
Southeastern has published an Invitation to Negotiate with a number of shortlisted bidders for a contract that could see new trains enter service for …
New £8.8m contract signed between London train operator and Alstom
Alstom and c2c have signed an £8.8m contract that will see its Class 357 fleet repaired and repainted.
Steam locomotive to pass through West Yorkshire this Friday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will be passing through West Yorkshire this Friday (17th May 2024).
Step back in time at Suffolk railway during Spring Bank Holiday
The Mid Suffolk Light Railway, often known as ‘The Middy’, has lined up many attractions for its ‘Middy in the 1940s’ event during the Spring …
Steam locomotive 31806 set for Kent visit
The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced the final two visitors for its upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala.