East Midlands Railway is recruiting apprentice train drivers in Derby and Nottingham
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a drive to recruit people to join its apprenticeship scheme for Train Drivers.
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.
Cambrian Heritage Railways’ Weston Wharf extension nominated for award
Cambrian Heritage Railways has been nominated for an award in this year's Steam Railway magazine/Heritage Railway Association awards.
Leicestershire bridge closed for 6 months as part of Midland Main Line electrification
From 13th January, a bridge at Great Glen, Leicestershire is to be closed for 6 months as part of the Midland Main Line electrification programme.
Book Review: Railways of Derbyshire by Patrick Bennett
This book provides an appreciation of Derbyshire's railways and the different railway companies that sprang out from the county's mineral wealth.
Two Corris Railway projects in line for Heritage Railways Association award
Two projects by the Corris Railway are in line to be recognised by Steam Railway magazine and the Heritage Railways Association.
Book Review: The Derek Cross Collection, The Southern In Transition 1946 – 1966 by David Cross
This book by renowned railway photographer Derek Cross illustrates the Southern Railway and Southern Region from the 1940s to the end of steam.
Class 73 locomotive to be based at the Bluebell Railway after restoration
73133 "The Bluebell Railway" is to be based at its namesake railway after completion of restoration work now being undertaken at Eastleigh.
Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway to convert Class 153 into community café
The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway plans to convert the bodyshell of a Class 153 diesel multiple unit into a community café and hub at Cynheidre.
Three weeks disruption on the valley lines in South Wales
For the next three weeks, services on the valley lines in South Wales will be severely disrupted due to engineering work for the South Wales Metro.
Sunday closures to extend platforms on line to Manchester Airport
From 8th January, the line from Piccadilly to Manchester Airport will be closed on Sundays whilst stations on the line have their platforms extended.