Memories of the Royal opening of the Tyne & Wear Metro expansion
Former Metro boss tells of his pride in expanding the network to Sunderland and recalls his memories of the Queen's visit to Wearside to open the new …
Author: Chloe White
I’m an artist and also work within the education sector. I love traveling by train and enjoy both heritage steam and diesel. My son and husband are both avid rail enthusiasts, rail filmmakers, and volunteers on a heritage railway so I have had a unique introduction to the world of railways seeing the incredible impact and adventures that it gives. I also admin one of the UK’s largest steam preservation-based Facebook groups.
Disruption at Lichfield Trent Valley due to ongoing platform repair work
A platform closure at Litchfield Trent Valley station will continue to impact journeys with passengers being advised to plan their travel ahead
Cambrian line sees test train with Welsh timber transported
A freight train carried Welsh timber from Aberystwyth in a trial which could bring regular freight traffic back to the Cambrian line.
Mural unveiled to celebrate 175 years of the railway in Suffolk town
Lowestoft railway station reveals a huge mural to celebrate 175 years since the arrival of the railway in the town.
Get wheely creative at the London Transport Museum this May Half Term
London Transport Museum in Covent Garden has nine days of fun activities planned for families over the May half-term with children going free!
Search for railway stars of the future launched by TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express believes that its apprenticeship scheme is the key to discovering the next generation of railway superstars for the region.
Railway workers save a life at a Fife station
Two ScotRail staff members have been praised for their action taken after a fellow rail worker collapsed at a Fife station.
Iconic Lionel Stanhope name signs at Southern railway stations
Southern welcomes three remarkable murals for its London metro rail route which have been designed and painted by local scenic artist Lionel Stanhope
50% off Interrail 1, 2 and 3 Month Global Passes for a limited period
National Rail offers 50% off Interrail 1, 2 and 3 Month Global Passes from the 6th to the 10th of May to celebrate 50 years of Interrail across Europe
Funds raised for Northamptonshire Hospice by railway workers
Rail colleagues from across the industry help raise funds for a Northamptonshire Hospice which cared for a sadly missed colleague Adam Winkworth.