Stadler to build up to 50 locomotives for Italy rail network
Trenitalia has signed a framework agreement with Stadler to supply up to 50 Eurolight Dual locomotives, with the first call-off order being for 13 uni…
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.
Northern celebrates English Tourism Week with special leisure guides
A series of guides have been produced by Northern to help customers across its network make the most of their leisure time after work.
Growth Track 360 calls for electrification of North Wales Main Line
To unlock the full potential of HS2, Growth Track 360 has called for the North Wales Main Line from Warrington through to Holyhead to be electrified.
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway releases details of spring special events
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has released detail of its programme of special events for this spring.
Historic locomotive that hauled King George VI funeral train to star at Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala
The star of next weekend’s Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala will be the historic locomotive that hauled the funeral train of King George VI.
First new Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 train unveiled
The first of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains has been unveiled at a special event hosted by Nexus, Metro's owner, and Stadler, the train's builder.…
Explore Hidden London’s secrets with London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum is now taking bookings for this year’s Hidden London tours that provide access to locations that are normally off-limits.
Saturday night closures for Bedfordshire railway bridge
A railway bridge at Kempston Hardwick is to close to road traffic on Saturday nights until the end of April and weekdays from 8th May until 14th July.
Adams T3 Class 4-4-0 No. 563 celebrates its 130th birthday
This month marks 130 years since T3 Class 4-4-0 steam locomotive No. 563 was built by the London & South Western Railway.
Visiting locomotives announced for Epping Ongar Railway galas
The Epping Ongar Railway has announced that it will have guest locomotives at both its steam and diesel galas later this year.