New supplier for steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior’s wheels found
The latest update has been released of progress with building replica LMS Patriot Class No. 5551 The Unknown Warrior.
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.
Derby bids to become home of Great British Railways
With the backing of councils across the East Midlands, Derby has formally launched its campaign to be the new home of Great British Railways.
Edinburgh railway bridge to be protected by collision protection beam
A collision protection beam is to be installed on a railway bridge in Edinburgh to reduce the risk of damage if vehicles strike it.
Greater Anglia encourages more women to become train drivers
On International Women’s Day, 8th March, Greater Anglia held a bespoke event for staff in other roles to apply to become a train driver.
ScotRail supports Primary Engineer to bring engineering to primary school pupils
ScotRail supports Primary Engineer to bring engineering into the classroom by delivering a Rail Project to 30 Scottish primary schools.
Last chance to apply for Northern’s engineering apprenticeship scheme
Northern has issued a last call for aspiring apprentices to apply for acceptance onto its engineering apprenticeship programme.
Greater Anglia is most punctual long-distance train operator for second year running
For the second year running, in 2021 Greater Anglia was the country's most punctual long-distance train operator.
Gloucestershire community heroes travel on GWR train named in their honour
On 4th March, two community heroes who helped others at the height of the pandemic recently travelled on a GWR train named in their honour.
International Womens Day: New research released by LNER
To celebrate International Women’s Day, LNER has released research into the bias that women experience in their careers.
Darlington’s new Railway Heritage Quarter to feature steam locomotive workshop for Tornado and Prince of Wales
Work has officially started on Darlington's Railway Heritage Quarter ahead of the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.