Fine and 6 months HGV ban for driver who got stuck under Brighton main line bridge
A driver has received a six-months for getting his lorry stuck under a bridge carrying the Brighton Main Line through Coulsdon in Surrey.
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.
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway awaits return of refurbished steam locomotive boiler
On 8th December the boiler of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway's Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 saddle tank No.1604 will return from outside contractors.
Book Review: Tool and Cutter Grinding by Dr Marcus Bowman
This book provides a valuable introduction to the mysteries surrounding the correct way to grind metalworking tools and cutters.
Carlisle to Newcastle line set to reopen after train derailment
Direct train services between Carlisle and Newcastle and Carlisle and Skipton are being reinstated from the start of service on 7th December.
Major changes to West Midlands Railway services from 11th December
From Sunday, 11th December, there will be substantial changes to train services operated by West Midlands Railway.
Class 315 EMU to be based in South Wales after donation by Eversholt Rail
A four-car Class 315 electric multiple unit (EMU) has been saved for posterity thanks to the efforts of the Class 315 Preservation Society.
Sweden introduces an open standard for train tickets
Sweden is introducing a digital infrastructure for the distribution of reserved train tickets using an open standard.
Blind and partially sighted benefit from Bristol Temple Meads’ audio guides
Bristol Temple Meads is Britain’s first station with an audio guide for blind and partially sighted people to find their way around the station.
Transport for London’s new draft Business Plan supports London’s recovery
TfL has published a new Business Plan that will support the capital’s economic recovery and achieve operational financial sustainability by 2023/24.
Railway Benefit Fund brings the retired rail community together
Avanti West Coast recently hosted a Retired Rail Community Event at their training academy in Crewe for industry charity, the Railway Benefit Fund.