HS2 diversion works bring major benefits for heritage railway
Chinnor and Princes Risborough railway is set to benefit from building works for HS2 as it obtains un-needed track materials from nearby Network Rail …
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Chiltern Railways announce service changes due to industrial action
On the next two Saturdays, Chiltern Railways train services will be affected by strikes called by the RMT union and by ASLEF on Friday, 1 September.
Major railway repairs in Buckinghamshire captured in incredible footage
A Victorian drainage culvert has now been replaced beneath the railway in Aylesbury in a bid to improve passenger and freight services.
Train drivers’ union ASLEF calls strike and overtime ban in battle over pay
Train drivers’ trade union ASLEF has today announced that its members across the UK rail network will strike on Friday 1 September
West Midlands transport submit objection to ticket office closures
Transport chiefs in the West Midlands have formally objected to proposals to close railway ticket offices across the region,.
RMT announces further round of rail strikes
The RMT Union has announced that members will be taking strike action in the dispute surrounding pay and conditions. The union says that it has…
Two train operators place tenders for over 500 multiple units
Two of the UK's train operators have recently announced tenders for a combined total of over 500 new or refurbished multiple units.
7th to 12th August to see industrial action and ongoing engineering work impact Chiltern Railways services
The rail operator is advising customers to check their journey ahead as services will be affected by strike action and major engineering upgrades
Urgent Warwick station upgrade paused as Victorian foundations found
Network Rail has stopped work on Warwick station’s accessibility upgrade after unexpectedly discovering the foundations of the original station.
Major rail repairs by Network Rail and work on HS2 will take place in Aylesbury from the 7th August
Passengers travelling between Aylesbury, Princes Risborough and Amersham will see journeys affected by the work