“Revolution” in onboard catering with hot food on TransPennine Express
In a major revolution to onboard catering on its services, train operator TransPennine Express has introduced hot food to its menu in First Class.
Grade-II listed Yorkshire station’s canopy given new lease of life
A Grade II listed canopy at the main entrance to Knaresborough station has been repaired and restored to preserve the station’s rich heritage.
4 months disruption likely on West Anglia, Great Eastern and c2c lines
Some services will be disrupted until April on West Anglia and Great Eastern lines into Liverpool Street and on c2c’s Tilbury Loop.
December 2022 update on restoration of steam locomotive No. 563
As 2022 draws to a close, the Swanage Railway Trust has reported on progress with the restoration of Adams 4-4-0 T3 Class No. 563.
ASLEF union announces new January strike date
The ASLEF Union, which represents train drivers, has announced a new one-day strike on Thursday 5th January 2023.
Far North line sees more request-stop kiosks put in place
Five locations will go live from Tuesday the 20th of December for the line in the Scottish Highland as part of an ongoing project
Only Travel If Absolutely Necessary – advice released ahead of Christmas Eve rail strike action at London Kings Cross
Only Travel If Absolutely Necessary is the message being given to passengers ahead of planned strike action on Christmas Eve.
Signs on Tyne and Wear Metro and bus stops show locations of warm hubs
Special signs displayed across Tyne and Wear’s bus and Metro public transport network show people where they can find the nearest warm hub.
Merseyrail services on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day to be impacted by RMT strike action
With industrial action being carried out by the RMT union, Merseyrail has had to make changes to its timetable between the 24th and 27th December.
Greater Anglia and c2c services subject to disruption next week
Next week, because of engineering work Liverpool Street, there will be severe disruption to Greater Anglia services in and out of the station.