West of England railway line set for two week closure
For two weeks in November there will be no train services between Axminster and Exeter while engineers install new track through Honiton Tunnel.
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May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme
The Branch Line Society has planned two rail tours for the beginning of May with a Star Wars theme to raise money for the Martin House Hospice.
RAIB Report into collision between two passenger trains in Wiltshire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued its report into a collision between two passenger trains at Salisbury in October 2021.
West of England Line to see improved timetable as South Western Railway introduces changes this December
The rail operator has added more direct services to and from London as part of its new timetable, which comes into effect on the 10th of December
Somerset’s new Wellington station to replace victim of Beeching cuts
Wellington in Somerset is to be served by the railway again, after the government approved the building of a new station.
New cycle hub opens at Salisbury station
As part of the first phase of improvements to Salisbury station, South Western Railway (SWR) has opened a new cycle hub.
WATCH: Line reopens between Axminster and Pinhoe in Devon after landslip prevention work
After five days of work, Network Rail has thanked passengers for their patience whilst engineers worked at Honiton Tunnel to protect the site against …
5-day railway closure in Devon for landslip prevention work
During September, Network Rail engineers will carry out £5m of delay-busting landslip prevention work between Axminster and Exeter.
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line to haul London to Exeter tour through Wimbledon this Saturday
35028 Clan Line is back on the mainline this Saturday (2nd July) as it hauls Railway Touring Company's 'The Atlantic Coast Express' to Exeter St David…
South Western Railway repaints 57 stations across its network
Many of South Western Railway’s stations are providing benefitting from the latest round of a multi-million-pound repainting scheme.