“Extremely Limited” LNER service at Darlington
The overhead electric wires at Darlington have been damaged and means that an extremely limited service will call at the station in the southbound direction,…
Month: June 2024
Kidderminster anniversary for the Severn Valley Railway
In July, the Severn Valley Railway will be celebrating 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station.
Video: Award for East Midlands Railway documentary
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has won an international award for a documentary about the construction of its new Aurora Intercity fleet.
Manchester Piccadilly: Platforms set for closure this June
Starting 15th June, work on the roof at Manchester Piccadilly station will result in changes to normal timetabled platforms for arrivals and departure…
Life-saving bleed kits fitted across Merseyrail network
Merseyrail has been working together with two not-for-profit organizations, KNOwKnifeCrime and KnifeSavers to introduce Bleed Control Kits at all of i…
Yorkshire railway’s Jazz Train to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
The round trip between Leeming Bar and Leyburn stations offers onboard live Jazz, a charity fundraising raffle and a promises auction, all in aid of M…
Part of redundant train carriage at Scottish station raises awareness of mental health
A redundant railway carriage at Hamilton Central station in Scotland has been transformed into a place for promoting positive mental health.
Last chance to apply for the railway’s own ‘Dragons Den’
Startups and SMEs who wish to take part in the train operators Future Labs programme have until 16 June, to submit their applications.
Appeal launched as Derbyshire trains hit shopping trolleys
A safety warning and appeal has been launched by East Midlands Railway following a series of incidents involving trains in Derbyshire. During May, three trains…
Derbyshire railway to reopen after landslip repaired
After a 7-months closure due to a significant landslip, the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway will resume train services to and from Duffield Station on 14…