Save Money This Winter On The Settle & Carlisle Line
Northern have announced some great value tickets this winter for travel on the Settle to Carlisle line this winter, saving you lots of money! You…
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.
River Artro Viaduct Upgrade Continues…
Network Rail are currently carrying out improvements to the River Artro viaduct in Gwynedd, Wales. This is to accomodate the growing amount of passengers. The…
Edinburgh To Glasgow Electrification Enters Final Testing
ScotRail has announced it has entered the final testing of the new electrification of the Edinburgh to Glasgow route. The new Hitachi Class 385 did…
TransPennine Express Launches 185 Celebrating War Heroes
TransPennine Express have teamed up with the Royal British Legion to launch a specially decorated train which honours two Manchester men. The two men, Ernest…
Can You Help Bring An APT Power Car To Crewe Heritage Centre?
Update: As of 28/11, we are pleased to confirm that the Crewe Heritage Centre have reached their CrowdFunding target! The Crewe Heritage Centre have launched…
Featured Fridays – 03/11/2017 – Great Central Railway Autumn Steam Gala
Featured Fridays this week comes from DansRailVideos and is a video of his visit to the Great Central Railway for their Autumn Steam Gala. Great Central…
Hornby Release New Model Mk1 Coaches
Hornby have released some new coaches and have added it to their collection on model railway items on their store. This time they have released…
East Lancs Railway – DMU Gala 2017 – Information
This weekend, the East Lancashire Railway and the Bury Unit Team will celebrate the launch of their Cravens Class 105 unit by holding a special…
South Western Railway Annouce 442 Overhaul
South Western Railway has announced that it is to overhaul 18 Class 442 EMUs with the contract being signed with Kiepe Electric. The 442s will…
New Artwork At Longbridge Station
Longbridge Station has had new artwork unveiled, the artwork is by Ian Richards and Cathy Wade. Longbridge Community has been the inspiration for the artwork.…