Plan Ahead! Brighton Main Line Improvements Coming Soon!
Network Rail has advised passengers to plan ahead as they prepare to start improvement work on the Brighton Mainline during October 2018 and February 2019.…
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.
2007 Prince Of Wales Cylinder Block Appeal Reaches Two-Thirds!
The £100,000 appeal for P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales’ Cylinder Blocks has reached the Two-Third milestone in just three months. If the project is…
Arriva Trains Wales Finishes 2017 As Most Reliable Train Operator In The UK
Arriva Trains Wales has announced that they have been awarded the most reliable right time train operator in the UK for 2017. This is after…
Just The Ticket! GWR Launch Winter Sale… Up To 83% Off!
Great Western Railway has launched their January sale and sees 200,000 tickets reduced. These tickets are limited, so you must hurry! Need to get rid…
Join The National Railway Museum This Sunday For Their Wedding Showcase
Join the National Railway Museum this Sunday (14th January) and meet local suppliers for everything you need for your special wedding day. This event runs…
Good News For Harry Potter Fans As More Trains run to Mallaig!
ScotRail has announced that they will be running more trains on the Glasgow to Mallaig route. The route, which has featured in the Harry Potter…
66782 gets a repaint!
GBRF has made a start on their newly acquired diesel locomotive, a class 66 No. 66782, which will see the locomotive gain GBRF livery branding.…
Sinkhole Disrupting Train Services in Cumbria
Train services between Whitehaven and Workington are being disrupted due to a sinkhole being discovered on Thursday. Network Rail is working to repair the section…
Railway Wins Grant For Life Saving Defribrillators
Swindon and Cricklade Railway has won a grant which will see life-saving Defribrilators installed at two of the railway’s stations. A cheque for £1,690 was handed…
A Big Little Railway on Channel 4
This Sunday, Channel 4 will start their new series on The Biggest Little Railway in the World. Dick Strawbridge will be attempting to build the…