Work begins on £5m redevelopment at Stirling station
Work is to begin Monday, 18th Julyon a £5m redevelopment at Stirling station.
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.
Drop-in session for South Yorkshire residents before railway bridge work
Network Rail is planning to reconstruct a bridge that carries the East Coast Main Line railway over Gainsborough Road at Bawtry in South Yorkshire.
Update on overhaul of steam locomotive 16440 at Midland Railway – Butterley
The Midland Railway - Butterley has provided the latest update on progress with overhauling LMS Fowler 3F 0-6-0T tank engine No. 16440.
Special event for Welsh Highland Railway centenary at end of July
The Welsh Highland Railway Centenary is celebrating its centenary with a special weekend of events on Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st July.
Tyne & Wear Metro line from St. James to Tynemouth to close for two weeks
The Metro line between St. James and Tynemouth is to close from 16th July to 29th July to allow a major programme of modernisation work.
Heritage sector leaders seek to ensure heritage railway future
Leaders of the heritage rail sector have met Ministers from the DCMS to obtain their support in their fight to secure the future of heritage railways.
Open day to view progress on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist
The Standard Steam Locomotive Company is holding an open day for the public to view progress being made in building a new Clan Class locomotive.
Corris Railway targets September steaming for new-build Falcon loco
The Corris Railway has issued its latest update on the progress in completing its new steam locomotive, No. 10 Falcon.
RAIB report into a near miss between two trains in Leicestershire
The RAIB has released its report into a near-miss between a rail grinding train and an empty passenger train in Leicestershire.
London Overground Barking Riverside extension to open 18 July
An extension of London Overground from Barking Riverside to Barking town centre will open on 18 July, ahead of the scheduled autumn opening.