A railway footbridge at South Bank station is continuing to incur major costs while it awaits removal, with £85,000 being spent on five months of round-the-clock security to prevent public access.The structure, which connects to platform two for eastbound services between Middlesbrough and...
Rail union RMT is escalating its campaign against the outsourcing of rail jobs, targeting Northern with a day of action in Manchester on Wednesday 19 November.It follows last month’s 48-hour walkout by staff employed by contractor Carlisle Support Services, who work on Northern’s revenue...
The Scotland men’s rugby team host Argentina in a Quilter Nations Series match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Sunday, 16 November at 15.10, while the men’s national football team take on Denmark in a crucial World Cup Qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday, 18 November at 19.45.To make travelling...
A speed restriction over defective track near Hayes & Harlington is causing significant disruption to services between Reading / Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington. Fewer trains are currently able to pass through the affected section of track, resulting in cancellations, delays and...
Passengers travelling on the Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express networks are facing severe disruption this morning due to a signalling fault and an operational incident between East Croydon and Purley. Fewer trains are able to run through the area, with services cancelled, heavily delayed or...
Network Rail is urging people living and travelling along the East Coast Main Line to take extra care at level crossings ahead of major timetable changes coming into force in December 2025. The new timetable, which begins on Sunday 14 December, will see more frequent services and revised train times...
Llandudno is set to host a major moment in the UK’s Railway 200 festivities, as Transport for Wales and Network Rail welcome the touring exhibition train Inspiration to the town’s station from 15–18 November 2025.The North Wales stop marks the only opportunity for people in Wales to experience...
A proposed rail connection between Reading and Heathrow Airport could help end “ridiculous” long-winded journeys for passengers travelling from the South West and Wales, according to Slough MP Tan Dhesi.The scheme, which would include a stop in Slough, was put on hold indefinitely in 2020....
LNER have earlier advised customers not to travel for the rest of the day after a broken rail between Newark Northgate and Retford caused widespread disruption across its network.The operator shared the update on social media, stating: “DO NOT TRAVEL. We are experiencing major disruption between...
The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the 2020 Carmont train derailment, which claimed the lives of three men in north-east Scotland, is now expected to conclude in under two weeks, Aberdeen Sheriff Court has heard.The Aberdeen to Glasgow service derailed on 12 August 2020 after striking a landslide...
British Transport Police (BTP) are working to return property left on a train involved in a major incident in Huntingdon last week.Anyone who left belongings on the train is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 153 of 2 November. Passengers should provide...
Detectives have released an image of two individuals they wish to speak to following an assault and racially motivated abuse targeting a woman and her family in central London.The incident occurred at approximately 7.30pm on Saturday 11 October, as the victim was entering Bond Street Underground...
Across two weekends in November, Network Rail teams will carry out the next phase of a major programme to replace four-decade-old signalling equipment on the Norwich approach to the Great Eastern main line. The ageing components, which play a crucial role in tracking train positions and regulating...
South Western Railway (SWR) is releasing thousands of extra low-cost off-peak tickets to celebrate the return of its full West of England timetable later this month. The operator confirmed that the complete service between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will resume on Saturday 29 November,...
Hull Trains is raising a toast to Yorkshire producers through a new partnership with Little Wold Vineyard, marking the arrival of locally made wine on board its services. The open-access operator unveiled the collaboration with a special tasting event at the South Cave vineyard, just a short hop...
A once-damaged waiting room at Saxmundham station has been reborn as a colourful community hub after receiving £6,500 from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The makeover has replaced vandalised walls with vibrant artwork and created a welcoming space shaped by local talent...
Railway Children has met with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) Chief Executive Angie Doll at East Croydon station to highlight ongoing efforts to safeguard vulnerable young people using the rail network. The charity works closely with rail staff and British Transport Police to provide early...
A major upgrade to Intercity travel in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire begins this December, as East Midlands Railway (EMR) and its parent company Transport UK prepare to introduce the first train from the £400 million Aurora fleet. The new units, built by Hitachi Rail, will enter service on...
A positive update has emerged about the railway worker who bravely confronted the attacker during the Huntingdon train stabbing. Samir Zitouni, 48, was critically injured on November 1 while trying to protect passengers on the LNER service from Doncaster to London. During the assault, he reportedly...
Train services are facing significant disruption after a vehicle struck a bridge in the Cwmbran area. Transport for Wales (TfW) confirmed the collision has blocked all lines between Newport and Hereford, leaving trains unable to operate until repairs are completed.TfW has advised passengers that...