Railway Children star becomes train announcer at south London station
Film star Jenny Agutter has recorded an announcement to encourage users of Thameslink’s Denmark Hill station to vote for it in a national competiti…
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.
Ivatt steam locomotive 41313 to appear at Spa Valley Railway gala
Ivatt tank locomotive No. 41313 will be a guest locomotive at The Spa Valley Railway’s ‘Southern Steam Up’ event on 17th and 18th of June.
Voting opens as 48 stations compete for title of ‘Britain’s best loved station’
This week stations across the country will compete for the title of ‘The UK’s best-loved station’ and be declared winner of the World Cup of Sta…
Transport for Wales launches 22 new walks from railway stations
Transport for Wales, in partnership with Ramblers Cymru, Wales’ leading walking charity, has launched 22 new walks from stations across Wales.
Kent & East Sussex Railway marks Coronation at tree planting ceremony
To mark the coronation of King Charles III the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex has planted an oak tree at Bodiam on the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Book Review: British Railways Diesel Electric Classes 44 to 46:The Mighty Peaks of the Midland Main Line by Fred Kerr
A collection of photographs of Class 44, 45 and 46 diesel-electric locomotives, with most on the Midland Main Line, especially in Northamptonshire.
Great Western Railway part funds sculpture to help tackle knife crime
Through its Community Fund, Great Western Railway has part-funded a new sculpture in Reading to help tackle knife crime and violence in the town.
ScotRail to run special train from Inverness Scottish FA Cup Final
ScotRail is running a special train to the Scottish Cup Final on 3rd June to help Inverness Caledonian Thistle supporters travel to and from the match…
Vintage Trains announces two extra Castle-hauled special trains
Vintage Trains has announced two special trains to replace those affected by emergency engineering work between Oxford and Banbury.
East Midlands Railway introduce compulsory cycle reservation system
East Midlands Railway has introduced a cycle reservation system to make it quicker and easier for customers to book a space for bicycles on its trains…