LNER supports football at LNER FC
The rail operator has donated £10,000 to its grassroots footballing namesake.
Author: Andy Weekes
As I child, I was fascinated by the diesels struggling and rattling up the gradient past my house, carrying holidaymakers to the south coast, or stone quarried from the Somerset hills. Today, I’m just as likely to be walking the old lines that fell victim to the Beeching axe as riding on them.
Bluebell begins work on steam locomotive Sharpthorn
Originally a contractor's locomotive, 'Sharpthorn', which has been at the Bluebell Railway since 1981, will now receive some much-needed surgery.
Serbia and Croatia linked by new rail freight route
A direct link established by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) between Belgrade and Rijeka will link the Serbian rail network to the Adriatic.
Passengers jolted as East London train passes over junction
A passenger train passed over a set of points at almost double the speed limit near Manor Park station in east London.
Southeastern’s suicide prevention work receives award
Rail operator Southeastern's commitment to preventing people harming themselves on the railway has been applauded at the 2024 Kent Mental Wellbeing Aw…
B1 steam locomotive design revision allows for in-cab signalling
As part of its major overhaul, the 4-6-0 B1 class, no. 61264, is to have a new tender tank built.
Date set for improvement work at Stafford railway station
The approach and entrance to Stafford railway station are to get a makeover, with work beginning in January.
Avanti West Coast helps students experience rail-themed theatre mystery
Carlisle A Level students gained a hands-on theatre experience thanks to Avanti West Coast.
Merseyside railway station wins World Cup of Stations
The Merseyside station has just been judged the best in Britain.
Work begins to take HS2 under A38 near Lichfield
HS2 have started foundation work on the Rykneld Street bridge.