Lines reopen after tree blocks major rail route into Scotland
Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains are running again after a tree blocked the West Coast Main Line yesterday (26th September). The tree fell…
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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.
No Cambrian Line trains to Aberystwyth due to flooding
No trains are running to Aberystwyth this morning due to flooding on the line.
Fallen tree closes major rail route into Scotland
UPDATE 08:00: Avanti West Coast is advising passengers to check their journey this morning due to the multiple incidents yesterday. Delays are expected until around…
Emergency repairs mean daytime closures this week for Buckinghamshire railway line
Emergency repairs to the railway between Aylesbury and London Marylebone will mean that journeys on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th of September will be disrupted.…
Downpatrick railway releases update as youths break in and smash carriage windows
The Downpatrick and County Down Railway has released an update after youths broke into their station yard and caused damage to carriages. At around 3:30pm…
National rail dispute comes to an end as staff accept deal
RMT members have voted in favour of accepting the latest proposals from train operating companies and Network Rail. This brings the national rail dispute to…
Network Rail thanks M62 users after bridge installation.
Network Rail has thanked M62 users for their patience after another closure took place. The work over the weekend of 20th – 23rd September saw…
Leicestershire gala to be aimed at enthusiasts and families
The upcoming Great Central Railway gala, which is to be held between the 3rd and 6th of October, is set to offer a chance for families and enthusiasts…
Investigation begins into Manchester freight train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun an investigation after a freight train derailed in Manchester. The freight train, which was made up of 24…
Future of Gresley locomotive secured in Norfolk
The North Norfolk Railway has reached an agreement with The Gresley Society that secures the long term future of Gresley N2 No. 1744. The agreement…