Steam locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor is ‘well on its way’ to steaming this year
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced that 4-6-0 ‘Manor’ No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ is well on its way to a test steaming before the end…
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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.
More Tesco products to be delivered by rail
Tesco has launched a new rail freight service, taking thousands of lorries off the road. The new service will be operated by Direct Rail Services…
Explore Devon attraction for FREE this October
Pecorama, based in Devon, is offering free entry to its gardens this October. Visitors can explore the landscape in Beer for free between the 2nd…
Shropshire railway volunteer raises £1,500 for MNDA
At the Severn Valley Railway's recent Autumn Steam Gala, one of the railway's volunteers was raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Terrorism police conduct searches following hoax bomb calls at railway stations
Police in Northern Ireland are conducting searches this morning in Derry and Londonderry in relation to dissident republican activity. Detectives from the Police Service of…
ScotRail announces return to full timetable
A full ScotRail timetable is set to be restored from Monday 7th October 2024 following a pay deal agreement. The temporary timetable was introduced on…
Broken rail disrupts London trains
Passengers are being advised of a broken rail, which is disrupting trains out of London Liverpool Street The broken rail was discovered overnight at Hackney…
London trains cancelled due to person hit by train
UPDATE: Disruption has now ended UPDATE: Lines are now open. Disruption expected until 8 pm UPDATE: Disruption is now expected until 4 pm UPDATE: The…
Flooding and cable theft closes Shropshire railway line
Flooding in the Wellington area as well as signalling cable theft have left passengers facing disruption between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity
This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…