West Midlands Railway issues revised timetable for Christmas period
Because of industrial action by the RMT union, West Midlands Railway has issued a revised timetable for 18th December to 2nd January 2023.
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.
Disruption on South Western Railway from 18 December to 2 January
South Western Railway (SWR) has issued a revised timetable of much reduced services covering the period from 18th December to 2nd January.
Branch Line Society announces plans for The Second Bite tour to Whitby
Next March, the Branch Line Society is running a charter excursion to Whitby, where the author Bram Stoker wrote his famous novel, Dracula.
Stadler to supply 38 TRAMLINK vehicles to expand Geneva’s tram network
Stadler has signed a contract to manufacture and supply 38 TRAMLINK trams to transports publics genevois (TPG) in Switzerland.
Great Central Railway appoints new General Manager
After three months of searching, the Great Central Railway has appointed Malcolm Holmes as its new General Manager.
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado’s boiler returns to Darlington
Following a nine-month overhaul at DB Meiningen in Germany, the boiler of Tornado arrived back at Darlington Locomotive Works on 9th December.
Nominations invited for East Lancashire Railway local heroes
The East Lancashire Railway is inviting nominations for five local heroes to attend its new and improved Santa Specials event later this month.
Branch Line Society announces plans for Technical Cobra charter
Next February, the Branch Line Society is running a charter excursion from Derby to Falkirk in aid of Martin House Hospice.
Wagon preservation group launches appeal to save last TTA tank wagons
The National Wagon Preservation Group (NWPG) has launched an appeal to save up to ten TTA tank wagons from going for scrap.
Snow and ice disrupts trains services in south-east England
Because of heavy snow in London, the South East, and East Anglia, train services are expected to be disrupted for the rest of today, 12th December.