Colas Rail/Alstom consortium to build part of new Paris Metro line
Société du Grand Paris has awarded the contract for the second section of its Metro line 17 to a consortium between Colas Rail and Alstom
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.
London Euston station to be closed for four days
Services on the West Coast main line this Easter will be disrupted because of engineering works at Watford and closure of Euston station for four days…
Merseyrail to run trains every 7½ minutes during the Grand National
During this year’s Grand National Festival, Merseyrail will run trains every seven-and-a-half-minutes between Liverpool City Centre and Aintree stat…
Yorkshire Wolds Railway gets ready to open next Sunday for 2023 season
Volunteers at the Yorkshire Wolds Railway are getting ready to welcome visitors again when the 2023 season opens at 10 am on Sunday, 9th April.
Wales’ first battery-electric train enters service on Borderlands Line
At 07.31 this morning, 3rd April, railway history was made in Wales when a battery-hybrid train was used for the first time in regular passenger servi…
Book Review: Rail Rover – East Midlands Rover by John Jackson
This book shows how a Rover ticket can provide great opportunities for both rail enthusiasts and tourists wishing to explore the East Midlands.
Cornish attraction now has an accessible adventure golf course
Lappa Valley, the award-winning visitor attraction in Cornwall, has added an accessible adventure golf course to its range of facilities.
c2c train promotes British Transport Police Railway Guardian app
c2c has adorned one of its new trains in eye-catching graphics that promote British Transport Police’s ‘Railway Guardian’ app.
Northern adopts Whistle the Dog as its mascot
An adorable and highly trained golden retriever named Whistle is joining Northern’s team as its brand-new mascot.
Metro fares frozen for Pop Pay As You Go customers
Fares for Tyne and Wear Metro customers who use Pop Pay As You Go on phones or smart cards are to be frozen for the second year in a row.