GB RailFreight to support Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Gala
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have announced that UK Freight train operator, GB RailFrieght, is to support their ‘Diesel Gala’, which is part of…
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.
New Platform Shelter for Cleethorpes Railway Station
TransPennine Express has announced that they have got plans to build a new customer waiting shelter at Cleethorpes railway station. The new shelter will provide…
Elizabeth Line Roundels Installed at Underground Stations
Stations on the Elizabeth line, in London, have started to take shape as Elizabeth Line roundels have now been put into place. It is just…
Line to Blackpool South set to reopen on Monday 29th January
The railway line between Preston and Blackpool South is on track to reopen tomorrow (Monday 29th January 2018). This is after planned as the first…
£500k Makeover for Arriva Trains Wales Valley Lines
Arriva Trains Wales has completed a major refurbishment programme which sees the trains on the Valley network refurbished. 60 carriages on 17 routes have gone…
Talyllyn No. 3 passes Out Of Frame Hydraulics Test
The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced that Talyllyn Railway steam locomotive No. 3 ‘Sir Haydn’ has passed it’s out of frames hydraulic test They…
When does your holiday begin?
Train Operating Company (TOC), Heathrow Express, have found that holidaymakers say their holiday begins on the journey to the airport, not when you arrive. Researchers…
Steam Locomotive ‘Margaret’ passes cold boiler exam
The Vale of Rheidol Railway has announced that Hunslet steam locomotive ‘Margaret’ has passed its annual cold boiler test during January. Margaret was built by…
Be an apprentice with Transport for London
Transport for London has begun the search for around 180 apprentices to start their careers. There is a range of areas including engineering, cybersecurity, finance…
Fairbourne Railway launch track appeal
The Fairbourne Railway in North Wales has launched their ‘Track Appeal’ to help pay back a member who loaned the railway money to buy the…