East Lancashire Railway launch raffle with Flying Scotsman prizes
The East Lancashire Railway in Bury has launched a new raffle to raise money for the railway which offers the winner a whole bunch of Flying Scotsman …
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Scour protection work begins at Orbiston Viaduct in Scotland
A £1.1m project by Network Rail is underway at Orbiston Viaduct on the West Coast Mainline in North Lanarkshire.
Dartmoor Line level crossings – Network Rail to hold upgrade information event
With new track and sleepers installed on the Dartmoor Line back in May, Network Rail are now looking to renew six level crossings on the line.
Norfolk railway station gets new secure cycle facility
Train operator Greater Anglia have announced that improved cycle parking facilities are now available for passengers using Diss railway station.
The Tragic Consequences Of Railway Track Trespassing: The Waiting Room
Train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has revealed a stark reminder of the reality of trespassing on the railway.
The first Great Western Railway electric-only train runs to and from South Wales
Train operator Great Western Railway has operated the first electric-only train to and from South Wales.
Northumberland School to benefit from their own train donated by Porterbrook
Porterbrook and Network Rail have made a dream come true for The Dales School at Blyth in Northumberland.
Art exhibition celebrates travel by rail
An exhibition has been launched at London's Waterloo railway station by Network Rail with the winners of the 'Wish I was There' Competition.
Extra trains to Scarborough ready for the summer holidays
Train operator Transpennine Express has announced that extra train services to and from Scarborough are set to be introduced.
Clearance work for Levenmouth rail link continues
Work has begun to remove old disused track and infrastructure on the former branch line.