The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has issued a stark warning to the government against using flawed productivity measures as a basis for wage restraint for railway workers. The union argued that linking pay offers above inflation to “productivity savings” derived from staff would be a...
Passengers are one step closer to benefiting from a multi-million-pound transformation at Salford Crescent station, as Network Rail and Kier Construction report significant progress on a new third platform. The additional platform, expected to open in early 2026, will improve passenger flow and...
The Transport Salaried Staff’s Association (TSSA) is set to ballot operations managers at TransPennine Express over potential industrial action, following a dispute regarding pay and compensatory arrangements. The union has expressed dissatisfaction with a proposed pay offer covering on-call...
Ashington station on the Northumberland Line has been named the winner of this year’s World Cup of Stations competition, after being voted the “most life-changing” station in Britain. The award, run by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), celebrates stations that have made a significant difference...
Passengers travelling by rail across London and Cambridgeshire this Christmas are being reminded to plan ahead, as Network Rail and train operators prepare for an extensive programme of maintenance, renewals, and upgrades over the festive period. The essential engineering work will impact a number...
More than 1.5 million pay as you go rail journeys have now been made on Transport for Wales (TfW) routes across south Wales. The tap on, tap off technology, launched in November 2024, has quickly become TfW’s fastest-selling rail product.TfW became the first train operator outside of London and...
Railway enthusiasts and local residents have joined forces to bring a historic Gloucestershire railway line back to life. The Vale of Berkeley Railway project, based near Sharpness Docks, began a decade ago in modest surroundings described by chair Howard Parker as “a very limited environment.”...
South Western Railway (SWR) has revealed it is losing an estimated £45.5 million annually due to passengers not paying for tickets. The figure was disclosed following a Freedom of Information request from campaign group SWR Watch, which also found that 3.9% of journeys on the operator’s network...
A 170-year-old former railway viaduct in Northumberland has reopened to the public following essential restoration work. The Lambley Viaduct, near Haltwhistle, had been closed throughout the summer after sections of masonry fell from the historic structure, which stands around 30 metres (100 feet)...
The Kyle line in the west Highlands has closed temporarily to allow for £4.5m of essential upgrades aimed at improving the long-term reliability and safety of the route. Stretching more than 50 miles (80km) from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, the line will see around 4.5 miles (7km) of track...
Rail passengers have been urged not to travel between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street following the theft of signalling cables near a major railway junction in Essex. The incident, which occurred in the Shenfield area, has caused a “loss of signalling” and blocked several lines, severely...
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...