GB Railfreight records new high in global sustainability benchmark
GB Railfreight has announced that it has been awarded a new high in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark. The freight operator has been awarded…
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.
Public safety reasons means early closure for East Sussex station this November
Govia Thameslink Railway has advised passengers that Rye railway station will close early on Saturday, November 9th, for public safety reasons. The station will close…
Buckinghamshire trains to be affected as London Underground staff go on strike
Chiltern Railways is urging passengers to plan ahead, as strike action takes place on London Underground this November. Chiltern Railways services between London Marylebone and…
Unique Derbyshire-based rail vehicle finds new home
Unique rail trolley, Lesmac Works No. LMA001 has been acquired by The Rail Trolley Trust. The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway were the previous owners of the…
More toilets to be installed at London railway stations
As part of its Equity in Motion plan, Transport for London has confirmed the first stations to receive free and accessible toilets. Earlier this year,…
WATCH: Freight train at West Yorkshire heritage railway
Freight trains are always popular at the various heritage railway galas each year, and the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway are no exception. In the…
The West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala is streaming now!
As our streaming library grows, we are pleased to announce that the West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala 2023 is the next to feature. This…
Where to see steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line in Kent this Thursday
35028 Clan Line will be out on the mainline this Thursday (31st October 2024), hauling another Belmond British Pullman tour. Departing London Victoria at 10:59,…
Major Disruption for Scottish rail services as police attend incident
ScotRail is advising passengers of major disruption this afternoon as police are dealing with an ongoing incident. Trains between Balloch and Airdrie, Dalmuir and Cumbernauld…
Northamptonshire trains to run reduced timetable due to defective track
London Northwestern Railway has said that trains between Northampton and Milton Keynes Central have to run at a reduced speed due to a track defect.…