Full services resume on South Western Railway’s West of England line
After two months of disrupted train services between Salisbury and Exeter St. David’s, a full service has been restored as of today, 14th November.
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.
Ffestiniog Railway Society Bristol Group holding fundraising sale
The Bristol Group of the Ffestiniog Railway Society is holding a fund-raising sale of books, DVDs, and memorabilia on 19th November in Somerset.
Book Review: The Tyne & Wear Metro by Colin Alexander
This book, written by an author who lives on Tyneside, gives the background to the Tyne & Wear Metro and describes a journey around the system.
Limited access to Haymarket station for tomorrow’s Scotland rugby match
There will be limited access to Haymarket station for fans travelling to Murrayfield for tomorrow's rugby match between Scotland and New Zealand.
Plans to restore Oxted Line 2-car “Thumper” DEMU
The 1305 Thumper Gang has released details of its plans to restore British Rail Class 207 diesel-electric multiple unit No. 1305.
Lumo 40 times greener than flying between Edinburgh and London
Figures released on 11th November by Lumo show that its trains between London and Edinburgh are 40 times greener than flying over the same route.
Hull Trains offers veterans free trips to London for Remembrance Day
Hull Trains is supporting the charity, Hull 4 Heroes, with free travel to London for serving military personnel and veterans on 12th and 13th November…
Heritage Railway Association conference focusses on sharing safety and business information
The Heritage Railway Association’s autumn conference agreed ways to share safety information and meet the financial challenges the sector faces.
Temporary reduction in Merseyrail’s Kirkby Line services
From next Monday, 14th November, the frequency of trains on Merseyrail’s Kirkby line is to be reduced from four trains per hour to three.
Book Review: The Railway through the Central Highlands by David Price
The Railway Through the Central Highlands by David Price combines a travelogue with an appreciation of the spectacular line from Perth to Inverness.