Northern train operator blocks dating apps from on-board WiFi
To keep all passengers safe under the Friendly WiFi Scheme, Northern has announced that all dating apps have been blocked from being used when passeng…
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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.
Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange set for Leicestershire visit
The Battlefield Line has announced that they will be receiving a visit from New-Build 6880 Betton Grange later in 2024.
North Shields teen runs to every Tyne and Wear Metro station in one day
There are 60 stations in total on the Tyne and Wear Metro, and one teenager ran to all of them in one day in memory…
Extra trains to run as 10,000 expected to use Scotland trains to get to Ayr Gold Cup
In 5 days time, the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival will begin, and ScotRail is adding extra trains for those heading to Scotland for…
Pacer train set to enter service at Shropshire railway
Ex-Northern Class 142, 142055, is set to enter service for the first time since it entered its preservation life in 2020.
Report released after train heads through Cambridgeshire station at ‘excessive speed’
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into an overspeed incident at Spital Junction in Peterborough back in May 2023.
Mainline return for steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone?
Southern Locomotives Ltd has released an update on 34028 Eddystone and a potential return to the mainline for the locomotive.
Severn Valley Railway fined after worker suffers serious injuries in incident
The Office of Rail and Road has announced that the Severn Valley Railway has been fined £40,000 after pleading guilty to offences under the Work…
West Coast Railways to acquire CDL-fitted coaching stock
Riviera Trains and West Coast Railways has announced that they have entered into an agreement which will see WCRC acquire their coaching stock. All of…
Opening date announced for new Bristol railway station
The opening of the new Ashley Down station has been authorised by the Office of Rail and Road, bringing an hourly service into Bristol Temple…