WATCH: Time-lapse drone video of Banbury train depot upgrade
Chiltern Railways has expanded its train depot at Banbury because access to its Aylesbury depot will be limited as a result of construction work on HS…
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.
Nexus rolls out real-time Metro information to Apple smartphones
Real-time information about services on the Tyne and Wear Metro is now available on Apple smartphones as well as on those running Android.
Exciting future for Great Central Railway (Nottingham) after AGM vote
A change to the Articles of Association of the Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd was unanimously approved by shareholders at their recent AGM.
Great Western Railway to run over 60 trains for Wales’ opening Six Nations match
On 4th February, Great Western Railway trains will run over 60 trains in connection with Wales’ opening Six Nations match against Ireland in Cardiff…
Disused industrial buildings replaced by new West Midlands station
A new railway station is being built at Willenhall in the West Midlands on the site of industrial waste processing buildings that are being demolished…
Innovative footbridge replaces dangerous Shropshire level crossing
An innovative low-carbon and lightweight bridge has been installed in a Shropshire village to allow the closure of a dangerous railway foot crossing.
Erlestoke Manor Fund issues update on steam locomotive 7812 Erlestoke Manor
Erlestoke Manor Fund has issued an update on restoring its 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor back to operational service.
Strikes set to disrupt Greater Anglia services on 1 and 3 February
Strikes by employees who are members of ASLEF and the RMT will severely disrupt Greater Anglia train services next week.
Underwater surveys protect Cumbrian viaducts from river erosion
Work to protect three viaducts from the effects of river erosion has been completed on two major routes in Cumbria.
Changes to services from next week to speed up Class 777 rollout on Merseyrail’s Kirkby line
From 30th January, changes are being made to the timetable on Merseyrail’s Kirkby line to help speed-up the introduction of new Class 777 trains.