Merseyrail named best rail operator in UK
Merseyrail has announced that it has been named the best-franchised rail operator in the UK after the results of the National Rail Passenger Survey fo…
Tag: Aln Valley Railway
Aln Valley Railway to receive donated Pacer train
The Aln Valley Railway has announced that they have been donated a two-car Pacer train, adding to their rolling stock list.
Sussex railway upgrade completed on time
Network Rail has thanked rail passengers in Sussex after a significant programme of improvement work took place.
2019 In Review: Saphos Trains Mainline Steam Locomotive Tours
The end of 2019 marks the second year of Saphos Trains running a full mainline tour programme, following 2018's successful first year.
Merry Christmas from everyone at RailAdvent
As the turkey is cooking, and the brussels are boiling, we would like to take this opportunity to say a very Merry Christmas to all of our followers f…
Colchester railway station waiting room transformed
Colchester rail station has had its waiting room transformed into an art gallery, thanks to a local sixth form college and the Essex and South Suffolk…
Engineers recommence work on Wellingborough Road bridge
Network Rail has announced that engineers have today resumed work to rebuild Irthlingborough Road bridge in Wellingborough.
Heritage steam railway receives £146,000 grant to extend running line
The Aln Valley Railway has announced it has been successful in getting a grant to extend their running line. The grand allows the railway to…
New steam locomotive for the Aln Valley Railway
The Aln Valley Railway, in Northumberland, has announced that it will take delivery of its second working steam locomotive in a couple of weeks. The…
Richboro Passes Annual Boiler Examination
The Aln Valley Railway, in England, has announced that their resident Steam Locomotive, Richboro, has passed its annual boiler exam. Having passed the boiler exam,…