London Transport Museum announces final Friday Lates for 2022
London Transport Museum has announced the themes for its last late-night Friday openings for 2022 to be held on 21st October and 11th 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.
Significant disruption to Scotrail services by latest RMT strike
There will be significant disruption to train services in Scotland on 1st and 8th October due to strike action by members of the RMT union.
Book Review: Great Britain’s Railways, A New History by Colin G. Maggs
Colin Maggs is a prolific author of railway books, but this one differs from his other volumes as it is more of an encyclopaedia of British railway hi…
Travel in London to be affected by strikes next week
Next week some services on London Overground, the Elizabeth Line, and parts of London Underground will be severely disrupted by industrial action
Extremely limited trains north of York during rail strikes
Because of industrial action, passengers intending to travel on the East Coast by train next week should plan ahead and only travel if necessary.
Testing of Northern City line signalling between Finsbury Park and Moorgate means a closure in October
On 9th October, the line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate and all intermediate stations will be closed, and trains diverted into London King's Cross…
Santa Special tickets now on general sale at the Leighton Buzzard Railway
Following last year's success, tickets for the Leighton Buzzard Railway’s 2022 Santa Steam and Mince Pie Specials have now gone on general sale.
Network Rail and Shelter helps rough sleepers at London stations
Network Rail station has extended pilot programmes working with Shelter to help rough sleepers to London's Charing Cross and Victoria stations.
Community art improves environment at Tees Valley station
Northern Trains has provided space at a railway station in the Tees Valley for a local community group to display its artwork.
Severe disruption to TransPennine Express services due to strikes
This Saturday, 1st October, Transpennine Express train services will be severely disrupted due to strike action by ASLEF, RMT, and TSSA trade unions.