Report released after ScotRail train hits tree at 84 mph
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report after a ScotRail train collided with a fallen tree near Broughty Ferry. On the 27th December…
Author: Michael Holden
I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work
The East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct. The last repairs…
Steam locomotive 48305 set for West Yorkshire visit
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that LMS 8F No. 48305 will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between…
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado set for East Lancashire Railway visit
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that 60163 Tornado will be visiting them for their upcoming Legends of Steam Gala, which takes place in March…
A Behind The Scenes visit to Southeastern’s Maintenance Centre in South East London
Southeastern invited RailAdvent down to their Slade Green depot this week (16th December) to have a tour of the maintenance centre.
Flying Scotsman to be back in service ‘as early as’ February 2025
The National Railway Museum has said that the world-famous locomotive, 60103 Flying Scotsman, could be back on the tracks as early as February 2025. The…
Nene Valley Railway releases Santa Paws update as Tornado steam locomotive suffers failure
The Nene Valley Railway has released an update for tomorrow’s Santa Paws trains. 60163 Tornado was expected to haul the trains, however the locomotive has…
Northern Belle train to pass through Yorkshire this Thursday
The Northern Belle train will be running once again, passing through Yorkshire on a trip to Carnforth. On the 19th December 2024, the Class 47/57…
Gloucestershire home for steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange
A deal has been struck between the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and the 6880 Betton Grange Society which will see 6880 Betton Grange based at…
Luxury Blue Pullman HST to pass through Leicestershire this Tuesday
The Midland Pullman HST is to pass through Leicestershire this Tuesday (17th December) on its way to Edinburgh. Departing Bedford at 05:28, the HST will…