London Underground rail strikes announced
The RMT Union has announced that London Underground staff will take strike action this November. The union says that they have rejected a ‘wholly inadequate’…
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.
14,000 Northumberland school children taught about rail safety ahead of railway line reopening
Northern and its partners have been teaching thousands of schoolchildren how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line. The line is set to reopen…
Permission granted for West Yorkshire railway upgrades
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has had a Transport and Works Act Order approved, granting permission for a number of upgrades to take place. The upgrades…
Update on Norfolk based steam locomotive No. 1 Wroxham Broad
The Bure Valley Railway has released a short update on overhaul work taking place on No. 1, ‘Wroxham Broad.’ No matter the size of locomotive,…
WATCH: Steam trains running at Tan-y-Bwlch on the Ffestiniog Railway
Over the summer, we spent a couple of weeks in North Wales and decided to spend a couple of hours one day at Tan-y-Bwlch on…
Some London Underground train services suspended due to fire alert
UPDATE: Trains are now running again but with Severe Delays. Please check TfL for the latest info Transport for London is urging passengers to check…
Severe delays on London Overground as passenger taken ill
UPDATE: Disruption has now ended Transport for London is advising passengers to check before travelling this afternoon due to a number of incidents on London…
Magical steam train rides to feature as part of Hampshire railway’s Wizard Week
As part of the Halloween celebrations, The Watercress Line's Wizard Week will feature something for all the family.
Cylinder update for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior
The LMS Patriot Project has released a short update on 5551 The Unknown Warrior, with important steps being made towards seeing 5551 steam. Rectification work…
Birmingham railway line reopens after fire breaks out
UPDATE: Lines have now reopened. Disruption is now expected until 9 am (13/10) A number of trains are being cancelled or changed due to a…