Network Rail completes important phase of work on Hertfordshire bridge
An important part of work that has required the complete closure of the railway bridge in Nazeing New Road in Broxbourne has now been completed.
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.
Railway Benefit Fund helps railway staff with soaring energy costs
The Railway Benefit Fund charity has grants available to help anyone who has worked on UK railways for at least one year with their energy costs.
Mid Norfolk Railway to restructure its management for 2023
Following its successful Polar Express season, the Mid Norfolk Railway has announced it is restructuring the railway’s management for 2023.
Book Review: The Hixon Railway Disaster : The Inside Story by Richard Westwood
This book describes the inquiry into the Hixon disaster against a background of the introduction of Automatic Half-Barrier level-crossings into Britai…
New Liverpool City Region trains could start operating next week
Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has announced that its new fleet of trains could be in service by next Monday, 23rd January.
East Midlands Railway to increase fines for fare dodgers to £100
From 23rd January, anyone travelling on East Midlands Railway without a valid ticket will be issued with a £100 fine plus the cost of a single ticket…
Finland’s VR orders sleepers and car carriers from Škoda Transtech
Škoda Transtech Oy has won a €50 million contract from Finnish rain operator VR to supply nine sleeper coaches and eight car-carrier coaches.
Pubic invited to comment on plans for new Rugby Parkway Station
Plans for a Rugby Parkway railway station are being put out for public consultation by Warwickshire County Council from next Monday, 23rd January.
ScotRail recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers for 2023
For the fourth year running, ScotRail has been recognised as a UK Top Employer by the global employer's organisation, the Top Employers Institute.
Greater Anglia to replace life-expired cycle rack at Ely
On 23rd January, a cycle rack at Ely station in Cambridgeshire that is life-expired will be replaced with a brand-new one.