New Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro train completes its first test run
One of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains has successfully completed its first test run during preparations for entering service later this year.
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.
Eversholt Rail to sponsor Yorkshire’s Wonderlab
The National Railway Museum has secured sponsorship from Eversholt Rail for its Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery for the next five years.
King’s Coronation marked by burying a time capsule at Bewdley station
Volunteers from the Severn Valley Railway have paid their own tribute to King Charles III by burying a time capsule at the railway’s Bewdley statio…
UK’s first ‘Beacon’ bridge will make Yorkshire station accessible
A new bridge being constructed at the railway station at Garforth in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is the first of its kind in the UK.
Railway industry leaders urge PM not to delay Rail Reform legislation
Over 60 rail business leaders have written to Rishi Sunak urging him to ensure there is no delay in enacting the Government’s rail reform plans.
Rail strikes to affect East Midlands Railway services next week
Because of industrial action by unions members, there will be a significant reduction in East Midlands Railway's services at the end of next week.
Rail Delivery Group issues travel advice for next week’s rail strikes
Because of planned strikes by rail unions, there will be significant disruption to services throughout the UK on 12th, 13th, and 31st May, and 3rd Jun…
New timetable introduces more choice for Southern coastal passengers
The new timetable from 21st May will introduce changes to Southern services along the Sussex coast and newer trains.
East Midlands Railway to reintroduce Leicester to Lincoln services
From the start of the new timetable on Sunday, 21st May, East Midlands Railway will reintroduce 14 services on its Leicester to Lincoln route.
Book Review: How to Build a Model Railway by David Ashwood with Market Deeping MRC
This book provides an introduction to building a model railway, including what gauge to choose and taking care of the layout after it has been built.