Extended services and enhanced frequencies for Manchester Metrolink in New Year
Higher numbers of passengers on Greater Manchester Metrolink services mean more frequent and extended services, along with continuation of late-night …
Author: Glyn Mon Hughes
Glyn has held a lifetime interest in railways, both from a historical point of view and from their role as a major driver of the national economy. He trained as a musician and has been a journalist all of his working life, spending the last couple of decades teaching journalism at one of Liverpool's universities.
CrossCountry issues warning of two weeks of disruption
CrossCountry passengers are facing disruption over the next two weeks with cancellations and the imposition of a revised timetable.
Draft Business Plan outlines Transport for London’s expenditure plans for 2024-25
Transport for London has delivered its Draft Business Plan for 2024-25 confirming a full programme of improvements and key infrastructure renewals. …
Eight-year-old’s Christmas card brings festive cheer to TPE travellers
Passengers on TransPennine Express are being offered specially designed Christmas cards, the work of Quinn Kelly, aged eight, from York.
Clarinettist blows away the winter blues for Penrith passengers
A Penrith pensioner has been playing his clarinet at the town's station for a decade, saying it helps him to tackle loneliness.
HS2’s Chiltern tunnels are approaching completion
One of HS2's longest tunnels is 90% complete as giant tunnelling machines reached the Chesham Road intervention shaft, with completion expected next y…
Avanti must declassify first and standard premium, says transport body
Transport for the North calls for critical review into Avanti West Coast's performance and says first class carriages should be declassified.
Tempting new tastes on the menu for Hull Trains passengers
Travellers on Hull Trains can look forward to an improved catering experience featuringlocally-sourced products from a number of well-known Yorkshire …
New route director takes the reins at Network Rail’s Wessex lines
Mark Goodall is the new route director for one of the busiest and most congested networks in the country as he takes over Network Rail's Wessex Route.
Gemma Collins joins Heathrow Express on festive service
Heathrow Express travellers received limited-edition branded teddy bears by elves who also provided luggage assistance and travel information.