Train travel arrangements released ahead of RMT strike action this week
Due to the national rail strike called by the leadership of the RMT union, train services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday, 27th July.
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.
Work to upgrade Bedfordshire railway bridge gets underway
Today, 25th July, essential work began to upgrade a railway bridge in Bedfordshire to ensure it is strong and reliable for years to come.
Severn Valley Railway hosts Queen’s Baton Relay
On 23rd July, the baton relay for this year’s Commonwealth Games travelled by a Severn Valley Railway special train from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth…
Book Review: One Man’s Railway, O Gauge in the Garden by Allen Jackson
This book is about the author’s efforts to build a model railway layout in his garden. It is based on Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales.
ScotRail and Hitachi Rail celebrate 4 years service for Class 385s
ScotRail and Hitachi Rail are celebrating 4 years of service with Class 385 electric trains that have delivered record reliability and shorter journey…
5-day railway closure in Devon for landslip prevention work
During September, Network Rail engineers will carry out £5m of delay-busting landslip prevention work between Axminster and Exeter.
Schoolchildren get first glimpse of Northumberland line
Northumberland schoolchildren have been treated to a glimpse into the future as they travelled on special trains between Newcastle and Morpeth.
Production of Class 93 locomotive fleet reaches significant milestone
Production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet being built by Stadler for Rail Operations UK has started with the completion of the first body.
Latin America’s first fully automated metro line opens in São Paulo
A line in São Paulo, Brazil has become Latin America’s first fully automated metro line through use of Communications-Based Train Control signallin…
Churnet Valley Railway volunteering opportunities
The Churnet Valley Railway is close to realising its dream of extending services to Leek so that trains can again call at the Staffordshire market tow…