The ‘Inspiration’ train is set to make a stop in Aberdeen this October, offering railway enthusiasts, families, and history buffs a unique opportunity to explore Scotland’s rich railway heritage. The train, touring the country, provides an interactive exhibition highlighting the historical,...
Northern is encouraging schools, clubs, and friendship groups to swap a cramped minibus for the train this autumn, offering discounts of up to 30% for groups of ten or more. The operator’s Group Travel Sale, open for bookings until 26 October, covers journeys taken between 20 October and 31...
Chiltern Railways today (Tuesday 14 October) unveiled its newest Mark 5A trains, which are set to add 10,000 more seats across the network each weekday from December 2026. The 13 modern trains will serve London to West Midlands routes, including Aylesbury and Oxford, and are designed to replace the...
Following a successful trial at Benfleet station, all of c2c Railway’s station car parks have now transitioned to paperless receipts, marking a significant step in improving customer experience. The trial, which began in February, demonstrated the efficiency and convenience of digital receipts,...
An Avanti West Coast safety campaign that helped reduce customer accidents along the West Coast Main Line during the Christmas period has been recognised at the prestigious PRWeek Awards. The intercity operator won in the ‘Marketing Communications: Automotive and Transport’ category for its...
A memorial service has been held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail crash, one of the most significant tragedies in the history of Britain’s rail network. On 17 October 2000, a GNER InterCity 225 train bound for Leeds derailed shortly after leaving London King’s Cross, killing...
Families across Essex can look forward to two themed train adventures this October half term, promising affordable fun and memorable days out. The Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership (CRP), working with Greater Anglia, will host a dinosaur-themed train on 28 October and a spooky...
Two historic Victorian steam locomotives have been given a permanent home at Tanfield Railway in Gateshead, marking a major milestone for the heritage line in its 300th anniversary year. The engines, Twizell and Malleable No. 5, were formally handed over by Beamish Museum in County Durham, where...
Calls to extend the East West Rail project from Cambridge through to Norwich and Suffolk have been tempered by the government, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander cautioned that it was “too soon” to discuss further expansion. The comments come after regional leaders said there was a...
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