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…
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.
£30 million investment to reduce congestion at London Victoria station
Network Rail is to invest £30m in London Victoria station to reduce congestion on platforms and at ticket gates.
Merseyrail to run limited service on 27th July despite RMT strike
On 27th July, Merseyrail is planning to operate a limited train service despite a planned strike by Network Rail staff who are members of the RMT unio…
Class 24 locomotive to visit Spa Valley Railway this August
Class 24 No. D5054 "Phil Southern" is to be a guest at the Spa Valley Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala from Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th August.
Steel on steel: DB Cargo UK launches new loco livery
One of DB Cargo UK’s class 60 locomotives, No. 60062, now displays a new livery called "Steel on Steel" that has a striking flame design.
DRS Open Day in Crewe raises nearly £40,000 for charity
Over 3,500 people attended Direct Rail Services’ open day at Crewe for a family fun day, while raising thousands of pounds for deserving causes.
No direct trains between London and Scotland due to heat damage
Trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Scotland are being severely disrupted due to damage to overhead electric cables.
HS2 celebrates delivery of one million tonnes of construction material
DB Cargo UK has celebrated the delivery of more than one million tonnes of construction material to its HS2 construction sites in Buckinghamshire.
Investment in TransPennine Route Upgrade trebled to over £9.bn
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the investment for TransPennine Route Upgrades (TRU) is to be more than trebled.
Nottinghamshire-based Class 56 locomotive goes up for sale
Class 56 diesel locomotive 56097 with its associated spares and support vehicles is being offered for sale from the Nottingham Heritage Railway.