Eurotunnel Le Shuttle sets new record for pets carried in a month
Last month, Eurotunnel carried the most numbers of pets in a single month since the tunnel opened, and a total of 3.7 million pets since 2000.
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.
Book Review: Railways and Industry in the Tondu Valleys – Ogmore, Garw & Porthcawl Branches by Stuart Davies and John Hodge
This book from Pen & Sword describes the branches emanating from Tondu, and is the latest in a series of books covering the South Wales Valleys.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces menus for Christmas dining steam trains
The NYMR is preparing for its Festive season by announcing delicious menus that will be served on its popular Christmas dining experiences.
Class 20 locomotive and DRS loco to visit the Mid Norfolk Railway
At the end of this month, the Mid Norfolk Railway is to a run Diesel Gala that will also feature some guest main line and heritage locomotives.
Public consultation on plans to reopen Waterside Line in Hampshire
Network Rail has published plans to run passenger services on the Waterside Line in Hampshire, and is holding public consultation sessions this week.
Train services through Oxford to be disrupted for next 4 weekends
During the next four weekends, Oxford station will be closed and there will be no train services between Oxford and Didcot, Banbury, and Hanborough.
Longer trains to Hertford East but customers must check their carriage
From 5th September, longer ten-carriage trains have been running on the Hertford East/Bishops Stortford to Stratford/London Liverpool Street routes.
Alstom to supply 10 Coradia Stream trains for Barcelona airport link
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 10 Coradia Stream trains to the Catalonian operator FGC, and their maintenance for 15 years.
Railway reopens in Manchester after burst water main repaired
In the early hours of Thursday, 2nd September, a water main burst at Audenshaw in east Manchester that caused severe disruption to trains.
East London station goes step-free ready for Elizabeth line passengers
A new entrance building has been opened at Ilford, and and with three new lifts it provides step-free access between the street and the platforms.