Artwork unveiled on platform at West Yorkshire railway station
A ‘Welcome to Cross Gates’ mural has been unveiled on a platform at Cross Gates railway station in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
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.
Deltic 55019 “Royal Highland Fusilier” to star at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway gala
The GWSR is holding its Heritage Diesel Gala from 29th to 31st July when it will celebrate vintage diesel traction from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
Shepherd’s Bush added to London Transport Museum’s Hidden London tours
London Transport Museum is adding Shepherd’s Bush Underground station to its “Hidden London” series that visit secret places across the Undergro…
Children go free on Tyne and Wear Metro this summer
This summer, Tyne and Wear Metro and the Shields Ferry are offering free travel for children every day when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
Alstom’s ERTMS/ETCS technology for Spain’s new AVE high-speed line
On 21st July an 87.25 km extension of Spain’s AVE high-speed rail from Madrid to Burgos was officially inaugurated by His Majesty King Felipe VI.
July update on restoring Welsh Highland Railway steam locomotive 134
The Welsh Highland Railway Society has issued the latest update on restoring to service NG15 class narrow-gauge locomotive No.134.
Severn Valley Railway resumes steam services
After two weeks of only using heritage diesels on its public services, the Severn Valley Railway will restart steam-hauled services tomorrow, 27th Jul…
Auction for money-can’t-buy rail enthusiast experiences
The Branch Line Society is running an auction to raise funds for Martin House Hospice which provides care for young people across Yorkshire.
Rail Minister visits Tesco’s Essex rail distribution centre
On 21st July, Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP, and Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price, visited Tesco’s UK-Europe rail hub at the Port of Tilbury.
First tunnel on HS2 London – Birmingham route completed
One of HS2’s custom-made tunnel boring machines has completed the first tunnel breakthrough along the London to Birmingham section of the line.