No boards on board GWR’s services to Newquay surfing festival
GWR has warned surfers that they will not be allowed to bring their surfboards on long-distance trains to the Boardmasters festival at Newquay next we…
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.
Kent and East Sussex Railway launches fund to save historic buildings
The Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) is appealing for donations to its new Heritage Buildings Fund.
Bedfordshire steam railway mourns passing of General Manager
Leighton Buzzard Railway (LBR) in Bedfordshire has announced that its General Manager Joe Horsley has died after a short illness.
Watchdog challenges Transport for Wales over poor performance
Transport Focus is continuing to challenge Transport for Wales to improve its rail services.
Rail operator GTR supports Cambridgeshire breastfeeding campaign
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is one of several organisations supporting South Cambridgeshire's #FreeToFeedCP campaign
Birmingham New Street to trial hi-tech air purifying totems
Birmingham New Street station is to host a trial of new devices, to investigate how much they improve air quality for passengers on platforms.
LNER FutureLabs awards prizes to technology firms
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has recognised six enterprises for their efforts in developing technology products aimed at improving rail travel.
Summer bus links Norfolk’s Great Yarmouth railway station to town
Norfolk coast town Great Yarmouth has welcomed a new summer daytime bus service linking its railway station with the seafront, town centre and a holid…
Severn Valley Railway extends locals’ discounts for August
Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has extended its early summer discounts for people living nearby to the whole of August,.
Bachmann announces steam locomotive Linda model
The Bachmann Collectors Club has today (2 August) unveiled its new limited-edition models available exclusively to its members.