Welsh Steel Works to introduce replacement for Class 08 locomotives
Leasing company Porterbrook has purchased three Zephir 'LOK 16.300' depot shunters for shunting at Celsa Steel Works in Cardiff.
Multi-million-pound upgrade begins at Yorkshire freight terminal
A multi-million pound project has started to upgrade the iPort Rail inland port near Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
Timely warning issued of dangers of trespassing on the railway
With children now home from school for the Easter holidays, Network Rail and British Transport Police have issued a timely warning about the dangers o…
HOPS launches new register to aid Heritage Railways
A new Stolen Items Register has been created by HOPS, so heritage railways can log any stolen items
Nottingham trams to offer contactless payments for short hop journeys
A new low-price fare is being introduced for short journeys on Nottingham’s trams within certain dedicated ‘Short Hop’ zones.
Investigation into track worker nearly hit by train in Lancashire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has opened an investigation into an incident in Lancashire when a track worker was nearly struck by a train.
Regulator’s review leads to cut in maximum fee for ticket refunds
After the regulator found that it costs train operators and ticket retailers less than five pounds to refund an unused ticket, the industry has halved…
CrossCountry advises passengers of timetable changes
Train operator CrossCountry is urging its passengers planning to check ahead before travelling this weekend.
Guide Dogs are Avanti West Coast’s latest charity partner
Avanti West Coast has entered a partnership with the Guide Dogs charity to highlight its work in supporting people with sight loss.
Greater Anglia launches special train ticket offers this spring
Greater Anglia are introducing Hare Fares on selected travel days this spring, offering day return tickets from as little as £6