Heritage Railway Association relaunches discount travel scheme
A scheme that gave working volunteers and staff on heritage railways free or discounted travel and entry to other heritage sites has been relaunched
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.
East Midlands Railway partners with Olio to reduce food waste
East Midlands Railway has entered a partnership with Olio to stop surplus food from going to waste and re-distribute it to those in need.
26 days disruption for services through Stalybridge in March/April
For 26 days in March and April, there will be no trains through Stalybridge whilst major work takes place on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
East Lancashire Railway’s “Dining With Distinction” experiences return
Next month, the East Lancashire Railway will resume its memorable Dining With Distinction experiences, and tickets are available to book now.
Weekend service disruptions through Cambridge area from March to May
Services via Cambridge will be severely disrupted on weekends from 11th March until the late May bank holiday due to engineering work in the area.
Book Review: Freight Trains in the North of England, an Illustrated Survey 1955-2018 by John Matthews
This book provides an appreciation of a variety of freight trains, their locomotives often dirty and unloved, spanning 60 years from the mid-20th cent…
Govia Thameslink Railway shares digital signalling expertise with DB Cargo UK
Govia Thameslink Railway has shared its expertise with digital signalling on the East Coast Digital Programme with freight operator DB Cargo UK.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into South Wales derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report on damage to the track between Pencoed and Llanharan on 6th March 2021.
Heritage Railway Association keeps up pressure for Government support
During these challenging economic times, the Heritage Railway Association is emphasising to UK governments that heritage rail needs ongoing support.
ScotRail to add more seats for Scottish League Cup Final
To accommodate fans travelling to the Viaplay League Cup Final at Hampden Park next Sunday, more seats will be added to ScotRail services.