Record rail investment starts to pay dividends
For the 12 months to March 31st 2019, Network Rail has published its annual report and accounts. A year which saw almost 3,000 new services…
Author: Emma Holden
I have been around trains at heritage railways all my life. In particular, the narrow gauge trains in Wales, and spent many Duncan days at the Talyllyn Railway when I was younger. I have been a volunteer author for RailAdvent since 2019
London Bridge railway station on RIBA Stirling shortlist
London Bridge Station was named in the shortlist for UK architecture’s most prestigious award, the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019. The prize is given to the…
ORRs assessment of Network Rail highlights need to focus on performance
Making its final annual assessment of Network Rail for Control Period 5 (2014-19), ORR’s Network Rail Monitor published today highlights a mixed picture. Network Rail…
Soccer Scotland celebrates birthday with Scotrail
ScotRail has helped a life-changing social enterprise celebrate its 10th birthday. On Wednesday 17 July, at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston, Street Soccer Scotland hosted…
Jubilee Line to get 4G Mobile reception
For the first time, due to 4G phone signal, customers will be able to check emails, plan meeting up with friends and keep in contact…
Plaque unveiled at Carmarthen railway station
At Carmarthen station, a plaque was unveiled. The plaque is to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the First World War last year. It…
Award for Greater Anglia catering team
In recognition of their progressive approach to business improvement through its people, Greater Anglia‘s onboard catering team has received a prestigious ‘Investor in People’ (IIP)…
Pete Waterman tours Greater Anglia
Pop legend Pete Waterman recently spent a day on the Greater Anglia network talking to staff and telling them about the railway staff charity which…
Mixed report for Network Rail Scotland from ORR
ORR highlights the good progress in its delivery of enhancements and freight performance but continued poor passenger train service performance. This was shown in its…
Govia Thameslink unveil Trainbow liveried train
Today, Govia Thameslink Railway unveils a special edition train emblazoned with a rainbow livery ahead of the upcoming Brighton & Hove Pride. Designed by a…