Network Rail and Arriva Rail London staff take part in job swap
In a ground-breaking move, two senior railway officials from Network Rail and Arriva Rail London have taken part in a job swap.
Author: Roger Smith
I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways.
I am a published author and a a proof-reader for the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society's society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer.
I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published in monthly magazines and books.
Young artists display thought-provoking posters at Metro stations
A group of young artists from the Baltic Centre in Gateshead are displaying their works of art at stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Northern appoints new regional director for Yorkshire, Humberside, and East Midlands.
Northern has appointed Kerry Peters as its new regional director for Yorkshire, Humberside, and the East Midlands.
Alstom to provide integrated metro system for city in Romania
Alstom has secured a contract with the city of Cluj-Napoca in the Transylvania region of Romania to construct a new metro line in the city.
Bradford school children pay educational visit to Ribblehead Viaduct
As part of Community Rail Week, a group of school children from Bradford visited Ribblehead Viaduct for an interactive day of STEM activities.
Alstom’s Chinese partner demonstrates new generation traction system
Alstom’s Chinese joint venture has demonstrated a train powered by a new type of silicon carbide and permanent magnet motor propulsion system.
Book Review: Back on Track in 2022 by Mike Priestley
This book is a story about how the author re-acquainted himself with some of the places that were important to him in his younger days.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway to hold Volunteers Week next week
Next month, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will hold its annual Volunteers Week where prospective volunteers can find out more about the railway.
East Midlands Railway issues advice for next week’s rail strikes
There will be severe disruption to East Midlands Railway's train services next week because of industrial action by members of the RMT and ASLEF.
West Sussex Museum offers Dads free entry this Father’s Day
Visitors to Amberley Museum on 17th and 18th June can enjoy the museum’s Emergency Services and Father’s Day Weekend.