New accessible footbridge opened in Cleethorpes
A new accessible footbridge has been opened in Cleethorpes to reconnect the town centre with the beachfront.
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.
Merseyrail travel arrangements for the Grand National festival
Merseyrail has announced that a special timetable will operate during the Grand National Festival from Thursday 7th to Saturday, 9th April.
SBB’s RABe 523 EMU on the Luzern to Sursee route coming soon to Train Sim World 2.
Rivet Games’ S-Bahn Zentralschweiz: Luzern to Sursee route featuring SBB's RABe 523 EMU will soon be available for Train Sim World 2.
Bavaria’s first hydrogen-powered train set for public display
Bavaria’s first hydrogen-powered train is to be displayed to the German public in spring 2022, with testing to begin in 2023.
Gatwick Express to resume non-stop services from next month
From Sunday, 3rd April, Gatwick Express is to resume non-stop services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.
42 towns and cities bid to host Great British Railways HQ
In response to the Government's call for communities to bid to become the new home for Great British Railways, 42 towns and cities responded.
First train runs under new bridge on Leighton Buzzard Railway
On 13th March, the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway opened for 2022 with the first public train to operate under a new bridge.
Free train travel for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Britain
From 20th March 2022, Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK can benefit from free onward train travel to their final destinations in Britain.
GB Railfreight and Porterbrook announce production of 50 new wagons
GB Railfreight and Porterbrook have announced the production of 50 new Greenbrier box wagons due to sharp growth in demand for rail freight.
Steam locomotive GWR 813 to visit the South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway has announced GWR 813 will visit the railway for its 50th-anniversary between 30th April and 2nd May 2022.