35011 General Steam Navigation project receives new patron
A new patron has committed to help funding the long-running project to restore the 35011 General Steam Navigation.
Author: Matthew Loffhagen
I’m a journalist, writer, artist, amateur musician, and avid train enthusiast. This love was initially borne of listening to Ringo Starr’s dulcet tones narrating Thomas the Tank Engine adventures, and has only grown as I now live literally a stone’s throw from a local heritage railway station. If there’s an option to travel by rail, I take it, no matter how inconvenient the journey may become as a result.
Electric car chargers installed at three railway train stations
EV electric car charging facilities have been installed in three train station car parks, making electric charging more accessible for rail commuters. APCOA Parking, which…
Penistone rail line to receive £48 million in Levelling Up funding boost
The Penistone rail line which connects several major cities across Yorkshire is set to receive £48 million extra funding to help improve services.
Doncaster level crossing upgrades to disrupt motor traffic
Network Rail has warned that key upgrades to the level crossing in Moss, near Doncaster, will cause significant disruption to motorists in the area.
Avanti West Coast hosts charity event in support of bees
In celebration of World Bee Day, Avanti West Coast has hosted an event to raise money for a conservation charity.
Rail management simulator Train Valley Collection is out now
Train Valley Collection, a cartoonish railway management simulator, has released for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
LEGO Orient Express officially revealed
The LEGO Group has unveiled The Orient Express Train, in an official partnership with the Accor Group’s iconic steam locomotive.
Train Sim World 4 Blackpool Branches add-on goes on sale
Dovetail Games has released Blackpool Branches: Preston – Blackpool & Ormskirk, the first add-on route for Train Sim World 4.
HS2 rolls out new self-monitoring concrete system to reduce waste
Multiple HS2 sites are to make use of a brand new digital monitoring system for concrete which aims to lower carbon emissions during construction.