Watch: Welsh steam trains on a Summer’s Day
Back in the Summer, we spent a few hours at Abergynolwyn on the Talyllyn Railway. We were mainly visiting the tearoom for a spot of…
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.
Futures confirmed for two Manor steam locomotives
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced plans for its two GWR Manor locomotives. The group own two Manor locomotives, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 7802 Bradley…
Significant improvement in offer leads to London Underground strikes being called off
The RMT Union has announced that they have suspended the London Underground strikes set to start this evening. The union says that LU have abandoned…
Train gets stuck on slippery rails and disrupts passenger trains in Lancashire
Update: Disruption to passenger services has now cleared Northern is advising passengers to check before travelling this morning (Friday) after a broken-down freight train is…
WATCH: Take a drive of a virtual Avanti West Coast Pendolino
In our latest Virtual Railways video, we take an Avanti West Coast Pendolino for a drive on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston…
Where to see luxury Blue Pullman HST tomorrow
Please click here for details for Sunday. The information below relates to Friday The Midland Pullman HST is heading for Scotland tomorrow as it hauled…
Railway ticket offices in Scotland set for reduced opening hours
ScotRail has announced changes to ticket office opening hours at a number of ticket offices, which it says should deliver more visible customer support at…
Major Disruption for London trains due to signal failure
Southeastern are warning passengers of major disruption this morning due to a signal fault in the New Cross area. Trains running between New Cross and…
Competition: Win a copy of English Electric Diesel Locomotives by George Woods
Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…
Successful Somerset trials for battery-powered locomotive
Battery-powered Class 08e locomotive, No. 08308, has had a successful two weeks with Mendip Rail at Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley Quarry in Somerset. Positive Traction built…