Appeal launched to bring Crab steam locomotive back in service
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is appealing for donations to help its work restoring its Crab steam locomotive 13065 back to working order.
Author: Janine Booth
I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
Video: Bridge progress at West Midlands HS2 Interchange station
HS2 has released footage of workers lifting fifteen huge bridge beams into position at its Interchange Station in Solihull in the West Midlands.
VIP mural arrives in Leeds to celebrate extra trains to London
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to increase the number of seats on its Sunday services between West Yorkshire and London King’s Cross in Dece…
Chiltern Railways unveils refurbished Class 168 train
Train operator Chiltern Railways has revealed the first of its refurbished Class 168 trains.
New Sitcom helps boost rail passengers to Barry Island
Transport for Wales has reported a significant rise in the number of passengers travelling by train to Barry Island in the south of the country.
Half term fun at Shropshire steam railway
West Midlands heritage line the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will open for nine days in a row during the coming half term holiday, from Saturday 26 Oct…
World Homeless Day: London Overground stations collect funds and food
Transport for London (TfL) and Arriva Rail London will raise money for national homelessness charity Crisis this Thursday (10 October), which is World…
Video: Driver Girish retires after fifty years on the railway
Avanti West Coast driver Girish Jani has finished working after fifty years in railway work.
Replica Metro train to star at Newcastle Theatre Royal
A replica Tyne and Wear Metro will be appearing at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal this week.
Excavated HS2 clay made into dinner plates
On Saturday (21 September),high-speed railway HS2 celebrated its work with arts organisation Absolute Beginners in making objects from the London Clay…