Sainsbury’s store becomes first retail outlet at Coventry station
Sainsbury’s has opened a store at the redeveloped Coventry railway station, and in doing so has become the first retailer to open for business there…
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.
Harry Potter Broadway wrap for Amtrak locomotive
Passengers travelling by Amtrak to New York can travel on a Harry Potter-themed train and at the same time earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
Six projects to benefit from Northern’s Accessibility Innovation Fund
A £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund has allowed Northern to give the go-ahead to six game-changing projects to improve the railway for everyone.
Police seek help after man assaulted at Earl’s Court station in London
British Transport Police officers are investigating an assault that took place at Earl's Court Underground Station on 14th January.
Freightliner opens its first Operational Training Academy in Ipswich
Freightliner has officially opened its first Operational Training Academy to prepare Freightliner’s freight train drivers for in-cab digital signall…
New timetable increases Edinburgh to Glasgow service frequency
From 21st May, daytime Saturday services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High will increase to a 15-minute frequency.
More frequent trains on the London’s Docklands Light Railway
From Monday, 15th May, services across the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will be improved when a new timetable is introduced.
Sir Timothy Laurence appointed President of Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust
Sir Tim Laurence, the husband of Princess Anne, has accepted an invitation to become President of The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust.
Transport for Wales and partner Arup recognised at Spotlight Rail Awards
Transport for Wales (TfW) with Arupo, its organisational change and sustainable development partner, received recognition at the Spotlight Rail Awards…
West Lancashire Light Railway Trust attends Downing Street Reception
On 24th April, the Chairman of the West Lancashire Light Railway Trust attended a reception for Local Charity Champions at 10 Downing Street