West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive
The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…
New van for food charity funded by London North Eastern Railway
Food Charity receives a new van funded by LNER
Boiler lifted out of frames for steam locomotive 30120
The 563 Locomotive Group has issued a report on progress in restoring London & South Western Railway T9 Class 4-4-0 No. 120.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Carlisle in March
Vintage Trains has announced that 45596 ‘Bahamas’ will haul its first train of 2025, The Shap Mountaineer.Â
Operational update on steam locomotive No. 563
The 563 Locomotive Group has given an end-of-year update on how T3 Class No. 563 has performed since returning to operational service.
Book Review: Decline and Return to Main Line Steam: Special Trains in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by Laurie Golden
This book is a portfolio of steam-hauled rail tours from the time when a ban was imposed on the use of steam on Britain’s main lines through to the …
New working group to investigate hydrogen Trams-as-a-Service
The BCIMO has set up a new working group at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) to evaluate the role of clean hydrogen.
London North Eastern Railway recognised for its work identifying vulnerable people
British Transport Police has awarded ‘Safeguarding on Rail Scheme’ accreditation to London North Eastern Railway for its work identifying vulnerab…
Report released after ScotRail train hits tree at 84 mph
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report after a ScotRail train collided with a fallen tree near Broughty Ferry. On the 27th December…
East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work
The East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct. The last repairs…