Avanti West Coast Standard Premium passes 1.5 million journeys
Since Avanti West Coast launched Standard Premium as an additional class in May 2021, 1.5 million customers have taken advantage of the service.
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.
Sussex stations benefit from £1.8 million improvement programme
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Ride behind three Castle steam locomotives at Tyseley Open Weekend
Next month, Tyseley Locomotive Works is holding an open Weekend, and there is a chance to ride behind three Castle locomotives in one weekend.
TransPennine Express: First Group thanks staff and passengers ahead of OLR takeover
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Southeastern announces arrangements for strikes next week
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UK hands over International Transport Forum presidency and confirms support for Ukraine
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Industrial action will affect travel to the Epsom Derby Festival
Due to industrial action by ASLEF, services on Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express routes will be disrupted next week.
Book Review: South Wales Railways Gallery by Stuart Davies
This book is a photographic record of South Wales railways, including their time transporting coal and raw materials for the iron and steel industry.
Severe disruption expected on CrossCountry services next week
Due to planned industrial action by the ASLEF and the RMT Union, significant disruption is expected to CrossCountry train services next week.
Six south of England heritage railways meet for second meeting
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