Hull Trains supports city’s rugby super league teams
Hull trains has agreed partnerships with both of Hull’s rugby Super League teams, Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers.
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.
CAF to supply 23 3-car EMUs to New Zealand
CAF is to supply 23 electric units to Auckland in New Zealand including maintenance until the end of 2025, and an option for up to five more.
Canary Wharf is ninth Elizabeth Line station to be transferred to Transport for London
Canary Wharf Elizabeth line station has been transferred to TfL which means it can now be fully integrated with the operational network.
RATP renews contract with Hitachi Rail to maintain Paris Metro and tramways
RATP, the operator of the Paris metro, has renewed its contract with Hitachi Rail to maintain the Paris Metro and tramway networks.
Book Review: British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation – A Study of Before and Afterlife by Malcolm Clegg
Published in 2020, this book provides a pictorial history of British locomotives that escaped the scrapman’s torch.
Dartmoor and Tarka Line trains replaced by buses at end of February
At the end of February, train services will be suspended and replaced by buses on the Dartmoor and Tarka Lines beyond Crediton.
Long Service Awards presented to East Lancashire Railway volunteers
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has awarded two of its volunteers, Ian Riley and Colin Green, with ELR Long Service Awards.
East Lancashire Railway announces 2022 calendar of events and experiences
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is reopening this February and has a packed calendar of events for everyone, young and old.
Railway line between Dundee and Aberdeen to be closed for next 3 Sundays
During the next three weekends, engineers will replace two miles of railway track on the line between Aberdeen and Dundee.
Future of West Somerset’s Washford station is secure
The future of Washford station on the West Somerset Railway is secure after negotiations about the site ended satisfactorily.