Great Eastern mainline engineering work to cause disruption
Network Rail is to carry out engineering work on the Great Eastern and Southend Victoria/Southminster lines which will disrupt services on Greater Ang…
Tag: Felixstowe
GB Railfreight to reintroduce service to Northamptonshire
From 11 November, GB Railfreight will run a daily service between Felixstowe and the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal in Northamptonshire.
Poppy livery unveiled for Greater Anglia train
Ahead of remembrance day, Greater Anglia has unveiled a special livery that is dedicated to the fallen veterans in armed conflicts. Poppies are currently on…
Second daily freight service from Felixstowe to Widnes begins
Fright by rail is on the rise as GBRf start a second daily service to Widnes
Events to enjoy in Suffolk this month with Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia is offering suggestions of places in Suffolk for people to get out and explore by train and take advantage of a range of travel discoun…
Book Review: Railways of the Eastern Counties Since 1970 by John Law
This book illustrates railways in the eastern counties from when locomotives hauled main line trains and diesel multiple units operated branch lines
Rail industry responds as ‘blueprint’ for the future of British rail is published
Great British Railways moved a step closer as a draft bill outlined the new responsibilities of the strategic body.
Greater Anglia supports new Nature Reserve signage at Oulton Broad South
Reconnect with nature in a greener way, by taking the train to Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
Norfolk and Suffolk projects shortlisted in Community Rail Awards
Several projects that support and build links between rail and communities in Norfolk and Suffolk are finalists in the national Community Rail Awards.
Government announces target to increase rail freight by at least 75%
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a target to increase the amount freight transported by rail across the UK by rail by at least 75%.