First train operators that will return to public ownership announced
The Transport Secretary has announced the first plans to return train operators to public ownership. The news follows on from the Passenger Railway Services (Public…
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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.
Louise Haigh resigns as Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has today resigned as Transport Secretary. The MP for Sheffield Heeley says that she is resigning over an issue surrounding a…
Steam locomotive to depart London Victoria this weekend
Either 70000 Britannia or 34046 Braunton will be departing London Victoria this weekend (30th November). Departing London Victoria at 08:45, the train will pass through…
New Arterio train named after Stuart Broad in London
South Western Railway invited RailAdvent to London Waterloo today (28th November) to see the new Arterio trains officially launched and one of the new…
Steam locomotive 44871 to visit Bristol this weekend
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will be passing visiting Bristol this weekend (30th November).
Limited train service resumes at Northampton following flooding
London Northwestern Railway has announced that a limited train service at Northampton will resume today following flooding caused by Storm Bert.
Great Western Railway warns of storm disruption
Great Western Railway has urged passengers to continue checking train times before travelling, with Storm Bert still affecting trains.
Gas leak and signalling fault leads to severe delays for London passengers
Transport for London is advising passengers to check ahead, with two routes subject to severe delays. The Metropolitan Line is currently experiencing severe delays between…
Photos show trains in flood water at Northampton
An update has been released by Network Rail after severe flooding at Northampton caused by the River Nene bursting its banks. The line through Northampton…
Steam locomotive to pass through Leicester this week
Vintage Trains will be running their Christmas White Rose this Wednesday (27th November) to York. The tour will be hauled by either 5043 Earl of…