Helium party balloon causes delays to Liverpool trains
Earlier this week rail passengers in Merseyside experienced delays to trains after a helium balloon got tangled in the overhead cables.
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British Sign Language station announcements at London Euston in UK first
Network Rail has announced that new screens have been installed at London Euston railway station which provide information for sign language users.
Leeds station car park reopens complete with the first Network Rail electric charging points
Yesterday (1st June) the multi-story car park at Leeds railway station reopened to the public, complete with electric vehicle charging points.
Covid test kits offered to Govia Thameslink Railway staff
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease more and more passengers are returning to rail travel and to help give reassurance to staff and passengers, …
Essex railway station to benefit from adoption
Train operator Greater Anglia has announced that another of its railway stations has been adopted.
Transport for Wales bid farewell to the Pacer trains
Saturday 29th May saw the final Class 143 Pacer trains in operation on the South Wales valleys network.
New adventures this half term on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass and Eskdale railway have launched new options for passengers visiting during this half term.
New ticket office and station building open at Swanley railway station
Train operator Southeastern has announced that the new station building and ticket office at Swanley in Kent has opened after a £2m project was compl…
New seats for summer picnickers at Birmingham New Street
A new outdoor seating area has been created at Birmingham New Street railway station.
Work starts on improving Wickford railway station
Train operator Greater Anglia have advised passengers about changes at Wickford Railway station ready for the new trains which are being introduced.