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.…
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.
Welsh railway line reopens after train crash
The Cambrian Line in Mid-Wales has reopened this morning following last week’s train crash. Investigation teams have completed their work, allowing Transport for Wales to…
WATCH: 1951 built locomotive in action at Bedfordshire Zoo!
In this week’s Friday Film, we make a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, which has an added quirk by having its own narrow gauge railway!…
Class 60 locomotive set for Devon heritage railway visit
The South Devon Railway has announced that it will welcome a DCRail Class 60 locomotive to its Diesel Gala in November. Taking place on the…
Where to see steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas this Sunday
LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas is set to haul its first tour of 2024 this weekend as it hauls Vintage Trains’ Shakespeare Express from Derby…
Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in Derbyshire this Sunday
LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in operation this Sunday (27th October 2024), hauling The Peaks Express from Preston to Derby and return. Note:…
Signalling failure closes Leicestershire railway line
East Midlands Railway is urging passengers to check before travelling this morning due to major disruption across its Intercity network due to a signalling failure.…
Release date announced for Train Sim World 5: Preston – Carlisle
Dovetail Games and Just Trains have announced the release date for the West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle add-on. Just Trains made their debut…
Study finds new Wiltshire railway stations should be built
Network Rail has produced its Wiltshire Rail Strategic Study, which sets out plans for the future. Wiltshire Council has welcomed the study, which points out…
LNER Azuma named ‘Thank You’ ahead of Remembrance Day
London North Eastern Railway has unveiled photos of its newly named train, 800111 ‘Thank You’. As Remembrance Day approaches, the Azuma unit will travel along…