Watchdog calls on Transport for Wales to improve its rail services
After months of disruption for passengers, Transport for Wales has been called upon by Transport Focus to deliver a more reliable rail service urgentl…
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.
ScotRail issues travel advice for major events
ScotRail has issued important advice for travellers as visitors make up for lost time when they were restricted from travelling because of the Pandemi…
Steam locomotive Adams T3 Class 4-4-0 No. 563 steams again at 175 psi
A major step forward in the overhaul of T3 Class No. 563 was passed when its boiler was steamed and pressure raised to 175 pounds per square inch.
Engineering work to disrupt services between Taunton and Westbury
For four days from next Sunday, services between Taunton and Westbury will be disrupted, because of bridge and structural maintenance work
New Digital Railcards from Southeastern offer time and money savings
To help with the cost of living, Southeastern has launched a number of digital Railcards that provide a one-third saving off the price of train ticket…
More trains and new journey options in new Elizabeth Line timetable
After its first year of operations, services on the Elizabeth are set to increase in frequency and introduce a new range of journey options from 21st …
Restored historic and heritage feature unveiled at Aberdeen railway station
A First World War shell that has been a feature at Aberdeen station since 1918 has been restored and moved to a new location on the concourse.
Children travel free at Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic
On 30th April and 1st May, the Leighton Buzzard Railway is holding a special Teddy Bear's Picnic with free travel for children holding a Teddy Bear.
Best-selling author unveils book vending machine at Devon railway station
A vending machine dispensing Penguin Books at Exeter St. David’s station has been unveiled by the author Michael Morpurgo and his wife, Clare.
Steam locomotive Adams T3 Class 4-4-0 No. 563 passes its hydraulic test
The next stage in overhauling T3 Class 4-4-0 No. 563 has been reached when the boiler was filled with water and pressurised to check its integrity.