British Transport Police officers have issued an appeal after a man was assaulted at West Ealing station.The incident happened at around 7.45pm on Thursday 21 May, as the victim was using his card to leave the station.Police said the victim realised another man was tailgating him through the exit...
Rail services between Bath Spa and Westbury are facing disruption after a road vehicle struck a bridge, forcing all lines through the area to close.The incident is believed to have happened in the Limpley Stoke area. Network Rail will need to inspect the bridge to confirm it is safe before trains...
Passengers using c2c services are facing disruption after an earlier signalling fault at Pitsea blocked all lines through the station.The issue means trains serving Pitsea may still be be cancelled, delayed or revised while the service recovers.c2c has arranged ticket acceptance to help passengers...
Passengers travelling between Bletchley and Bedford are facing disruption after a broken rail was reported on the route.Trains running between the two stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised while the issue continues.Passengers are currently able to use their tickets at no extra cost...
Every few years, the Leamside Line returns to the headlines. There is a new study, a political visit, a funding announcement, a renewed campaign, or a fresh promise that this long-disused railway could finally be brought back into use. Excitement builds, campaigners point to the obvious benefits,...
Passengers travelling on the East Coast Main Line are facing disruption after overhead wire damage caused a signalling fault between Durham and Darlington.Although lines have now reopened, the fault meant some lines werey blocked, with services through the affected section subject to cancellations,...
Flying Scotsman will return to Locomotion in Shildon this summer, giving visitors the chance to ride behind one of the world’s best-known steam locomotives for as little as £5.The locomotive will be at the railway museum from Sunday 2 August until Tuesday 25 August, with tickets available for...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a further £3 million of Government funding for the National Railway Museum’s Central Hall project in York.The additional money is intended to help move the flagship scheme into its next stage, allowing the museum to sign the main construction contract...
Lost property collected from Metro trains, stations and bus interchanges over the past two years will be sold this weekend to raise money for a North East charity.The sale will be held at Tynemouth Market, inside Tynemouth Metro station, on Sunday 7 June between 9am and 3pm.Hundreds of unclaimed...
The Tyne and Wear Metro’s original trains are now entering their final weeks in passenger service, bringing one of the region’s most familiar rail fleets close to the end of its working life.The old Class 599 trains have been part of daily travel in North East England for more than 46 years, but...
Government funding has been confirmed for a new eastern entrance at Bletchley station, forming part of the wider East West Rail project.Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the funding while speaking at the Scientific Superpower Conference. The money will come from the Growth Mission Fund and will...
Rail union TSSA has taken its concerns over the Railways Bill to Parliament, holding a briefing for MPs as the legislation moves through its remaining stages.The Bill is central to the creation of Great British Railways and is intended to bring train operating companies into public ownership.TSSA...
The TSSA rail union has urged the government to give firm assurances over railway workers’ jobs, pay and conditions as Govia Thameslink Railway services move into public ownership.GTR, which covers Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, transferred into public hands on Sunday 31...
Passengers using Southend East station are being advised to expect temporary changes to station access from June 2026 as work continues on plans to make the station step-free.GBR Anglia will begin altering station entrance arrangements to support the installation of new power supplies and systems...
West Midlands Railway has introduced accessible waiting spaces at more than 35 stations to make it easier for wheelchair users to receive passenger assistance.The marked areas give passengers a clear place to wait and provide station staff with a dedicated meeting point when support has been...
Work to install a new railway footbridge at Cathays station will begin on 13 June 2026 as part of a wider accessibility upgrade.The new Access for All footbridge is intended to improve access through the station and help turn Cathays into a safer and more modern transport hub.The scheme will include...
The Settle–Carlisle line is one of the most famous railways in Britain, not simply because of its scenery, but because of what it represents. Running across some of the most dramatic upland landscape in England, the route links Settle in North Yorkshire with Carlisle in Cumbria, passing through...
TransPennine Express has marked the retirement of Glasgow-based conductor Bernie McBride, bringing to a close a railway career spanning 44 years.Bernie retired in May after more than four decades in the industry, having worked across stations, onboard roles and train driving during a career that...
Northern has introduced a new ticket offer aimed at helping children build confidence using the railway before they start secondary school.The train operator’s new Settling In ticket will provide one free adult and child day ticket for families with a Year 6-age child who is due to move from...
Northern passengers travelling on the Newcastle to Ashington route are being warned of disruption after a signalling fault blocked the line between Bedlington and Ashington.The fault means all lines between the two stations are currently blocked, with services unable to run normally through the...