RAIB releases full statement following train collision in Mid-Wales
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its first full statement following yesterday’s train collision on the Cambrian Line. They have said that their investigation…
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Slippery rails cause disruption to trains across Wales
Transport for Wales is urging passengers to plan ahead, as slippery rails caused by the autumn leaf-fall season is causing delays across the network.
Attempted murder charge made after stabbing at West Midlands railway station
The British Transport Police say that a charge has been made after a serious assault at Bescot Stadium station at the weekend. Deng Cholmajek, who…
Streamlined steam locomotive to pass through Hertfordshire this Wednesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will pass through Hertfordshire this Wednesday, as it heads back to base after visiting the Bluebell Railway. Departing East Grinstead at…
Man dies after two-train collision in mid-Wales
The British Transport Police has confirmed that sadly, a man has died following the collision between two trains near Llanbrymair in Mid Wales.
Statement released as two trains collide in mid-Wales
UPDATE: More information is now available on an updated article available here. The British Transport Police have released a statement after a two-train collision in…
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set to pass through Yorkshire this Tuesday
45596 Bahamas is set to pass through Yorkshire tomorrow (21/10) as it heads to Tyseley. Departing the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway at 12:45, the…
Cheshire railway line closed as person hit by train
There is major disruption this morning on the line between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road. This comes as emergency services are responding to a…
Measures announced to ‘get a grip’ on HS2 costs
Louise Haig, Transport Secretary, has announced measures to get HS2 back on track.
Steam locomotive to pass through Oxfordshire this Monday
A private charter is set to run this Monday, 21st October, between Didcot Parkway and Stratford-upon-Avon. The charter is expected to be hauled by 5043…