New lift opened at Merseyrail’s Birkenhead Park station
A new lift has opened at Birkenhead Park station on Merseyrail's Wirral line that provides step-free route to the platforms.
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.
Widespread disruption to ScotRail services due to RMT strike action
Next Monday, 10th October, ScotRail train services will be severely disrupted due to strike action by the RMT union.
Planning applications submitted for Levenmouth Rail Link stations
Planning applications have been submitted by Network Rail to develop stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven as part of the Levenmouth Rail Link.
Severe disruption tomorrow at Liverpool Lime Street due to RMT strike
Due to strike action by the RMT union, train services through Liverpool Lime Street station will be severely disrupted tomorrow, Saturday, 8th October…
Alarming CCTV footage of man in near-miss by train in Lincoln
Network Rail has released alarming CCTV footage showing a young man stumble across a level crossing in Lincoln.
Environment improvement project at four South Tyneside Metro stations
The environment at four stations on Tyne and Wear Metro is to be improved with a £3 million investment to improve walking and cycling links.
Great Dorset Steam Fair will not return in 2023 due to rising costs
The Board of Directors of the Great Dorset Steam Fair event has regretfully announced that there will be no fair in 2023, but it will return in 2024.
Special trains keep Scotland’s railway lines clear of leaves
Rail lines in Scotland are now receiving their autumn treatment to remove leaves and debris from the lines to keep services moving and reduce delays.
Graham Simpson MSP visits site of new bridge under West Coast Main Line at Motherwell
Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, has visited the site of a new bridge being constructed under the West Coast Main Line at Motherwell.
Normal train services resume between King’s Lynn, Cambridge and London
From 5th October, train services between King's Lynn, Cambridge, and London King's Cross will be operating according to their normal timetable.