Study finds new Wiltshire railway stations should be built
Network Rail has produced its Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study, which sets out plans for the future. Wiltshire Council has welcomed the study, which points out…
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.
LNER Azuma named ‘Thank You’ ahead of Remembrance Day
London North Eastern Railway has unveiled photos of its newly named train, 800111 ‘Thank You’. As Remembrance Day approaches, the Azuma unit will travel along…
Where to see steam locomotive 45212 this Saturday
The Northern Belle is running once again this weekend (Saturday 24th October) and this time it will be part hauled by LMS Black 5 No.…
Urgent safety advice released after Manchester train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released urgent safety advice following a freight train derailment in Manchester. The freight train, which was travelling between Peak…
National Railway Museum provides update on steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman
The National Railway Museum has sent RailAdvent an update on Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive currently based at Locomotion at Shildon.
Mid Suffolk railway cancels upcoming event
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has announced that they have cancelled their upcoming Vintage & Bygones Fair & Exhibition.
RAIB releases report as driver injured in Kent incident
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into a collision between on-track machines back in 2023. On the 16th of November 2023, at…
Tributes made as victim dies after stabbing at West Midlands railway station
Tributes have been made following the death of Rhiannon Skye Whyte, who was seriously assaulted at Bescot Stadium railway station. The incident took place on…
Transport for Wales releases update on Powys train crash
Transport for Wales has released an update on the collision that took place earlier this week near Talerddig in Powys. The Cambrian Line between Machynlleth…
Slippery rails cause trains cancellations across Wales
Passengers are being advised to check before travelling across Wales today due to slippery rails. Trains may be cancelled throughout today or delayed by up…