David Johnston MP Makes Tracks to Didcot Railway Centre
On Saturday, 15th February, the new MP for Wantage, David Johnston, was given a tour of the Didcot Railway Centre by Chief Executive, Emma Jhita…
Author: Callum Calvert
I love everything to do with steam. I am currently at Aberystwyth University, which is great! I currently volunteer at the Corris Railway. I joined the RailAdvent team in 2019 producing articles.
Network Rail introduces new signalling on the Wherry Lines
The Norwich to Yarmouth line has reopened, following completion of work that introduces a new computerised signalling system, which improves the relia…
West Cornwall rail upgrades begin
Great Western Railway has announced that the planned works to improve parts of the railway in West Cornwall have begun.
Nexus launches Insight Panel to let locals share their transport views
Nexus has announced that they are encouraging more people to give them their views on the local transport services.
New Dawlish sea wall takes shape – despite Storm Ciara hampering progress
Network Rail has announced that plans to protect the vital rail link to the south-west from rising sea levels and extreme weather have taken a major s…
Wensleydale Railway to run Pacers in service this February
The Wensleydale Railway have announced that they will host the first-ever class 142 pacer workings in preservation on their 'Pacer Day'
New Metro trains are official! Stadler and Nexus sign contracts
Nexus has announced that they have signed a contract with Stadler to produce the new train fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro. Stadler was…
Porterbrook announces new approach to fitting new tech to Electrostar trains
Porterbrook, Siemens Mobility and Bombardier have announced a new approach to the fitment of ETCS technology onto existing Electrostar trains.
P2 steam locomotive progress to be shared at special roadshows in 2020
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have announced that they will be holding a series of roadshows across Great Britain in 2020, to promote the building of …
130th tram for Bordeaux Métropole delivered by Alstom
Alstom has announced that they have delivered the 130th Citadis tram to its Bordeaux Métropole.