200th Anniversary of the railways to kick off with locomotive ‘whistle off’
In Darlington on 19 September, organisations and communities were encouraged to become involved in Railway 200 celebrations to mark 200 years of the m…
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Glasgow railway station to get new ticket office and first-class lounge
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail have revealed plans and to create a new ticket office and first-class lounge at Glasgow Central station this autumn…
Shropshire railway adds second Diesel Multiple Unit to its home fleet
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that it is adding a three-carriage Class 101 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) to its permanent home.
Praise for Lancashire railway staff who spotted missing girl
Two railway staff at Blackburn railway station in Lancashire have been praised for helping to reunite a missing eight-year-old girl with her family.
Network Rail train kills weeds on Dorset heritage railway
A Network Rail and Balfour Beatt, a Multi-Purpose Vehicle has treated weeds on the Swanage Railway in Dorset to help keep its lines weed-free.
Additional trains to operate for Great North Run
Operator LNER has scheduled five extra trains for Sunday, 8 September, in order to help runners and supporters reach the Great North Run.
EV charging points installed at North Yorkshire railway station
Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at a North Yorkshire railway station, marking the first such installation outside all other TransPennine Express…
First train completes journey on new Northumberland railway line
Northern says it has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line, with preparations continuing ahead of the open…
Winning designs in students’ art competition to be displayed in Darlington station
Four young artists visited Darlington station to show the artwork they designed for display on construction hoardings inside the station during its up…
40ft rail artwork unveiled at Kidderminster Main Line station
Large six piece 'Stunning' Heritage railway artwork is now on display at Kidderminster Main station