Greater Anglia releases virtual tour of Essex railway station
Greater Anglia has launched an online virtual tour of Ingatestone railway station designed to support journey planning.
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.
New community garden opens at Essex railway station
A derelict area next to Rayleigh rail station in Essex has been turned by volunteers into a new community space.
Multi-million-pound upgrade of Manchester to Sheffield railway line
A £145m rail upgrade of the Hope Valley line between Manchester and Sheffield will start later this month.
London Euston station gets 12 new passenger assistance buggies
12 new passenger assistance buggies have been introduced at London Euston station that replace old ones that have given 18 years service.
WATCH: Reston station re-opens after more than 50 years
Reston in East Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders is now served by trains again for the first time there since 1964.
Chepstow to Gloucester railway line to get £25m resilience upgrade
The line between Chepstow and Gloucester will be closed from 18th July to 3rd September, to allow Network Rail to carry out a £25m upgrade.
South East London railway station to become fully accessible
Four new lifts are to be installed at Petts Wood station in South East London to make it fully accessible for the first time.
Elton John and The Killers concerts to get extra Norwich trains
Extra trains are being run for music fans attending The Killers and Elton John concerts at Norwich City Football Club’s ground.
Class 455 farewell tour raises £26,000 for mental health charity Mind
A special rail tour and final run by a Southern Class 455 train has raised over £26,000 for the mental health charity Mind.
Book Review: Britain’s Railways in the Second World War by Michael Foley
This book provides a history of Britain's Railways in the Second World War, often focussing on memories from those involved.