Fastest Sleigh in the UK?
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Chiltern Railways has unveiled their Sleigh which they will use up to the big day! The Chiltern Santa…
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.
Dont miss your chance to ride behind Stanhope
Steam locomotive ‘Stanhope’ will be working all of the Apedale Valley Light Railway ‘Santa Specials’ and this will be her last steaming days for a…
Mark Cavendish gets Cab Ride to Tour de Yorkshire Launch with Virgin Trains
Mark Cavendish MBE, who is a World Champion Cyclist, has swapped a saddle for a seat in the cab of a Virgin Trains train. Mark…
Upgrade for Penhelig Station on the Cambrian Coast Line
Penhelig Station, on the Cambrian Coast line, is to shut for 3 months in 2018. This is because engineers will be working to replace the…
Scotlands HSTs Move ‘One Step Closer’
ScotRail has welcomed the second High-Speed Trains (HSTs) to Scotland after it made its journey from the South of England The HSTs will connect Scotland’s…
Christmas Pudding Headboard at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway has launched a new Christmas Pudding Headboard which will be used on the Santa Steam Specials this year. The heritage railway, which…
All aboard a Santa Express with Greater Anglia
Santa will be visiting Norfolk and Suffolk this December by train with thanks to Greater Anglia. He will be traveling on a total of 10…
A special day at the Arriva Train Simulator
A man from Llandudno is aiming to make rail travel easier for people with Autism. He has experienced what its like to be in control…
Charity Bike Ride In India for Virgin Trains Employee
An employee for Virgin Trains at Carlisle is preparing to take his first Cycling Challenge halfway across the world in India, whilst raising money for…
Knightsbridge Underground station to be step free in 2020
Transport For London has announced that Knightsbridge Tube Station will become a step-free station in 2020, making it easier for everyone to travel in Central…