Great Central Railway submits reunification planning permission application
The Great Central Railway has submitted its planning application to reunify the two sides of the railway
Month: July 2024
ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff set for strike ballot
The RMT Union has announced that staff at both Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail will be balloted for strike action. Negotiations over pay have been ongoing,…
Class 60 locomotives to be serviced in Leicestershire thanks to new deal
DCRail has entered a new three-year contract with Leicester based UKRL, who will undertake all servicing on their fleet of Class 60 locomotives
Northern changes its recruitment process to support neurodivergent candidates better
Train operator Northern has changed its recruitment process to ensure better support for applicants with neurodivergent conditions.
More ‘Secret Fare’ train tickets for TransPennine Express passengers
Tickets at up to 50 per cent of the normal price are now available on TransPennine Express through the Seatfrog Train ticket app Seatfrog.
Blue Peter steam locomotive set for Yorkshire visit this Saturday
LNER A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Yorkshire this Saturday (13th July) as part of a private charter.
Rail worker suffered serious injuries in Bristol rail depot incident
A report has been released today by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch regarding a member of staff being struck by a train at St Philips…
Images released for Luton train refurbishments
A first look at the class 360 upgrade plans for Luton Airport Express and EMR Connect services
Steam locomotive 1008 takes up residence at Bury museum
The East Lancashire Railway has welcomed a new locomotive to its Bury Transport Museum in the form of Lanky Tank 1008 which is on long-term loan from …
£2 weekend return tickets for Merseyrail users
From this Saturday (13 July) it's just £2 return from Headbolt Lane, Kirkby and Fazakerley stations to Moorfields or Liverpool Central.