Police are seeking assistance from the public after a significant theft from a heritage railway building in North Yorkshire, where thousands of pounds worth of lead was stolen during an evening raid.The incident took place at around 8.50pm on Friday 23 January at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway...
Emergency services were called to a freight train derailment in Mansfield on Thursday morning after multiple cars left the tracks and several ended up in a nearby river. The incident was reported at 9:22 a.m., prompting a coordinated response from state and local authorities.Connecticut State Police...
The Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent reflects a cautious pause rather than a clear turning point in the economic cycle. While inflation is forecast to ease further later in the year, policymakers remain wary of moving too quickly. For Britain’s railways,...
Manchester United’s vision for a new 100,000-seat stadium beside Old Trafford has been sold as a statement project: a modern arena on a global scale, positioned as the centrepiece of a sweeping regeneration of the surrounding district. The club and its backers have presented it as far more than a...
Engineers working on HS2’s Chiltern Tunnel have completed a key piece of infrastructure at the northern end of the route, finishing construction of two large portal extensions designed to manage air pressure as high-speed trains enter the tunnel. Known as porous portals, the structures sit near...
Commuters across south-east England are still reeling from the consequences of a highly unusual rail disruption that saw passengers warned not to travel at all, a message more commonly associated with extreme weather than a normal working day. The warning followed a derailment at a depot and a...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at Swiss Cottage Underground station in north London, during which a man was attacked by a group of men outside the station entrance.The incident took place at around 5pm on Saturday 17 January. Officers say the victim was set upon just outside...
British Transport Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward after an assault at Digby & Sowton railway station in Exeter, during which the individual stepped in to stop the attack.The incident took place at around 10.45pm on Thursday 30 October 2025. Officers say a young man chased...
British Transport Police have issued a public appeal after releasing CCTV images linked to an investigation into a high-value theft at Selby railway station. Officers say they are keen to identify a woman they believe may be able to assist with enquiries.The incident is reported to have taken place...
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into an assault at York railway station and are appealing for help to identify a woman they believe may have information.The incident happened at around 10.15am on Saturday 31 January. Officers say the victim had just...
Emergency services are responding to an incident on the railway between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street, leading to the closure of all lines on that section of route. Great Western Railway have now confirmed that this due to a person being struck by a train. The shutdown has been put in place...
Rail services have resumed following an earlier incident that led to the closure of the line between Rose Grove and Colne. Emergency services have now completed their work, allowing trains to run again along the affected section.Although the route has reopened, passengers are being warned that...
LNER has set out plans for a one-off themed rail service celebrating Harry Styles, timed to coincide with the artist’s first UK concert at Wembley Stadium on Friday 12 June 2026. The operator says the special working is designed to turn the journey itself into part of the occasion for fans...
Locomotion and S&DR200 have announced plans to stage an official attempt at their first ever Guinness World Records title, inviting the public to take part in a large-scale dance event at Locomotion on Thursday 26 February. The challenge will see participants attempt to set a new record for the...
Local rail operator c2c Railway says last week’s visit by the travelling exhibition train Inspiration drew a strong response in Upminster, attracting thousands of school pupils alongside hundreds of members of the public. The train was stationed at Upminster from 26 to 30 January, with the...
Rail union TSSA has called for a clear and detailed explanation after major disruption hit rail services into and across London during Wednesday’s rush hour, affecting Gatwick Express, Southern and other Govia Thameslink routes.Passengers were advised not to travel after an unusually severe...
The National Railway Museum in York has confirmed the itinerary for Flying Scotsman’s 2026 UK tour, setting out a packed programme of main line excursions, heritage railway visits and museum appearances for the world-famous steam locomotive.Built in 1923, Flying Scotsman earned global recognition...
Union Pacific and rail technology supplier Wabtec have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernise the railroad’s fleet of AC4400 locomotives, marking the largest single locomotive modernisation programme ever undertaken in the rail industry. The deal builds on a previous order placed in 2022,...
On this day, 4 February 1945, London King’s Cross was the scene of a rare and deadly mishap in the final months of the Second World War. At 18:00, a Leeds-bound express left platform 5 five minutes late, formed of 17 coaches hauled by the LNER Class A4 Pacific No. 2512, Silver Fox. Minutes later,...
A train conductor has died after being violently attacked by a fare evader during a ticket inspection in Germany, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the country’s rail industry. The killing comes only days after another fatal transport-related attack, in which a woman was pushed under...