The integrity of a 4,000-year-old burial ground will be safeguarded as part of the East West Rail project, which aims to connect Oxford and Cambridge. The site at Money Hill, located between Haslingfield and Barrington in Cambridgeshire, is home to 11 ancient burial mounds that form part of a wider...

The Glenfield Railway Tunnel in Leicestershire will reopen to the public next year following the extraordinary success of its miniature railway experience, which has drawn thousands of visitors since its debut earlier this year. Originally constructed in 1832, the tunnel was the world’s longest at...

Eurostar has announced a major milestone in its history with a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains to be built by Alstom Group. The order, which includes 30 confirmed trains with an option for 20 more, represents the first time double-decker trains will operate through the...

Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being urged to plan their journey before travelling and book ahead if possible. While some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year when...

Park Lane car park, serving Darlington railway station, will be closed from 8pm on Friday, 24 October, until 6am on Monday, 27 October to accommodate coach services while essential railway upgrades are carried out. All vehicles must be removed from the car park by 8pm on Friday.Passengers are...

Passengers on the c2c network faced significant delays on Monday 20 October following two separate incidents affecting services in Essex. At around 07:00, a track circuit failure in the Westcliff area caused trains to run at reduced speed, resulting in knock-on delays in both directions. Replacement...

Mohammed Yousuf, known simply as Yousuf, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month as he marks 50 years working on the railway. Yousuf began his career in October 1975 as a kitchen porter at London Euston, and five decades later, he celebrated the anniversary at the very station where his...

Southeastern has announced a major programme to update and improve the online maps for 139 stations across its network. This follows the successful introduction of 3D station maps at 25 locations over the last 18 months, which proved popular with passengers for their clarity and accessibility. The...

Siemens Mobility has donated a former Heathrow Express train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, helping to improve their training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies. The initiative reflects Siemens Mobility’s focus on social value and sustainability, embracing...

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a new report calling for a fresh approach to investing in railway stations to unlock opportunities for transport, housing, and economic growth. The paper, titled ‘Station Investment Zones: A new model for investment in transport, housing and...

Network Rail will carry out a major infrastructure upgrade this coming weekend on the North Downs line, replacing the section of track that connects it to the Great Western main line between Reading and Wokingham. The three-day closure, from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 October, represents a key step in...

Passengers travelling on the renationalised South Western Railway (SWR) route between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo have expressed growing frustration after services were cut in half. Since August, trains have been running once every two hours instead of hourly due to safety concerns caused...

After several years of research, East Yorkshire author Richard M. Jones is set to release a book documenting a historic rail disaster in Hull. Entitled Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster, it recounts the events of February 14, 1927, when a train full of children and commuters from Withernsea...

Walkers on Wales’ highest peak are being urged not to hike along the Snowdon Mountain Railway line, after reports of people using the track as an alternative route to the summit. The railway operator has warned that the practice is both “dangerous and damaging”. Each year, more than 600,000...

Passengers are being advised to plan ahead as essential track renewal and bridge repair work will take place from Saturday 25 October for nine days on the East Suffolk line. Level crossings will be temporarily closed to support the track work, affecting local traffic and pedestrian routes.Much of...

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has published its latest Social Impact Report (January 2024 – March 2025), setting a benchmark for how rail operators measure, report, and deliver social value. The report highlights GTR’s efforts across five key areas: cohesive communities, education and...

Passengers are being advised of significant changes to train services between Clapham Junction, Willesden, and Watford Junction from Saturday 25 October, as Network Rail carries out urgent renewal work at Mitre Bridge level crossing. The four-day closure, taking place over the October half-term...

Upgrade work along the Leeds to York route will continue over the Christmas period and throughout January as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), aimed at delivering a faster, greener, and more reliable railway. Across the 32 days, signalling and telecommunications systems along the route...

A person has tragically died after being struck by a train on a Glasgow railway line. Emergency services were called to Easterhouse Station shortly after 1pm on Monday, October 20, and the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious.The incident has...

Unipart has officially opened its new Trax Park facility in Doncaster, with the event attended by local dignitaries, industry leaders, and the Minister of State for Transport, Lord Peter Hendy. The new site represents a major long-term investment in the region and is designed to strengthen the...