Govia Thameslink Railway helps women on career breaks get back to work
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has entered a partnership with the organisation 'Women Returners’ to help women back into employment.
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.
Hitachi Rail unveils tri-mode battery hybrid train for Trenitalia
On Wednesday, 21st October at InnoTrans in Berlin, Hitachi Rail unveiled its new ‘Blues Train’, which is one of the world’s most advanced trains…
Škoda Group presents anti-collision system at InnoTrans
At Innotrans in Berlin this week, Škoda Group announced details of its anti-collision systems for autonomous vehicles.
Deltic locomotive No. 55009 Alycidon to haul first rail tour since 2019
For the first time in three years, 55009 Alycidon will be running on the main line on 3rd December when it hauls a rail tour from Swindon to Newcastle…
Drop-in events for Levenmouth station development plans
Drop-in events are to be held for local people to see plans for new station developments to be delivered as part of the Levenmouth Rail link project.
South Western Railway announces revised timetable for 1st October
SWR has announced a revised timetable for 1st October because of planned industrial action by the RMT and TSSA trades unions.
Work on Norfolk Broads swing bridges to take place this autumn
Late next month, three swing bridges on the Norfolk Broads will be closed for nine days whilst their electrical and mechanical systems are upgraded.
Go-ahead for new West Midlands bus and Metro interchange
A £24 million development of a new interchange station at Dudley in the West Midlands has been granted full planning permission.
One week line closure between Yeovil and Weymouth
For one week starting this Saturday, there will be no trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth due to important rail improvement schemes.
Book Review: Britain’s Railways in the First World War by Michael Foley
The book is similar to the author's book on the Second World War and tells of how railway companies coped during the First World War.