A rail worker hailed as a hero for protecting passengers during a mass stabbing on board a train has been discharged from hospital, his family has confirmed.Samir Zitouni, 48, was working as part of the catering team on the LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on 1 November when an...
Campaigners and local officials are backing plans to extend the Northumberland Line, aiming to bring rail services back to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea for the first time in more than six decades.The line, which reopened last December between Ashington and Newcastle, has already exceeded expectations,...
The introduction of additional train services between London and Shipley has been delayed, a recent transport meeting revealed. Platforms at Shipley railway station were extended earlier this year to accommodate the extra trains, which were originally due to start stopping in October.LNER, which...
Passengers using St Erth station can now move between platforms without assistance after a long-awaited accessible footbridge and lifts were officially unveiled by Rail Minister Lord Hendy. The opening marks a landmark moment for the Grade II-listed station, which has never before offered step-free...
Rail passengers in South Yorkshire face short-term disruption as services to and from Rotherham Central are suspended due to the risk of flooding linked to Storm Claudia.Network Rail confirmed that no Northern or Supertram services will stop at the station from 4pm today (Friday) until midday...
Rail passengers in Dorset are being urged to plan ahead next November, as major engineering work is set to close part of the route for a week while Network Rail strengthens vulnerable sections of the line and upgrades key drainage systems.Between Saturday 15 and Friday 21 November 2025, buses will...
Passengers on the East Kilbride line are now just weeks away from the introduction of electric services, as the long-running electrification project enters its final phase. Network Rail and its industry partners are working intensively to complete the remaining upgrades before ScotRail launches its...
Colas Rail UK has secured a significant new contract to operate and maintain Network Rail’s New Measurement Train (NMT) fleet, strengthening its long-running role in Britain’s rail infrastructure monitoring programme.The agreement, which begins in December 2025, will cover both the running of...
The South Wales Metro reached a major milestone today as King Charles officially opened the new £100 million depot at Taff’s Well — a site set to become the operational heart of one of Wales’ most ambitious transport projects.The purpose-built facility will house and maintain a fleet of 36...
Southeastern has become the first train operator in the country to pilot a new initiative aimed at providing essential items — from warm winter clothing to children’s toys — to women’s refuges.The scheme, developed by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), teams Southeastern with Solace Women’s...
A train driver was forced to flee for his life after a blood-covered man burst into his cab and attempted to hijack the train, just a week after the Huntingdon train stabbings.The shocking incident occurred late on Saturday, 8 November, when the Great Western Railway (GWR) service was travelling...
Rail passengers are being urged to check before travelling on Friday and Saturday as severe weather threatens to bring widespread disruption to services across England.Network Rail teams are preparing for exceptionally heavy rain, with engineers on standby across the country to respond to flooding...
Rail passengers are being advised to check their journeys before travelling today after heavy overnight rain caused widespread flooding across Cumbria and Lancashire.Services in parts of Cumbria are experiencing significant delays, while trains between Carlisle and Whitehaven have been suspended due...
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) TRUST centre, the first purpose-built rail safety training facility of its kind in the North of England, has reached a major milestone with more than 10,000 visitors passing through its doors.Opened in Huddersfield in 2023, the TRUST centre provides a unique,...
Network Rail has launched Platform4, a new national property development company tasked with transforming brownfield rail land into thriving new communities.The organisation brings together the expertise of London & Continental Railways Ltd and Network Rail’s former Property Development...
Passengers at Tenby station are set to benefit from major accessibility improvements as Network Rail confirms plans to build a new fully accessible footbridge complete with lifts.The scheme, backed by the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme and the Welsh Government, will transform...
Passenger journeys on West Midlands Railway (WMR) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR) have surged dramatically, with the sister operators among the fastest-growing in the country, according to new industry data.Fresh figures from the Office of Rail and Road reveal a 12% year-on-year rise in...
Southeastern has been recognised for its dedication to workplace learning, earning Platinum membership from The 5% Club for its efforts in championing apprenticeships and skills development across the rail industry.The award highlights Southeastern’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities...
Chiltern Railways will operate a significantly reduced timetable on Friday 14 November, with only around 50 per cent of normal services running due to heavy rainfall forecast throughout the day. Weather warnings have been issued, and the limited service will remain in place until the start of...
Siemens Mobility has officially opened its £6 million Multi-Functional Centre in Kings Heath, marking a significant investment in the UK rail sector. The facility was inaugurated by Lucy Rigby KC MP, Member of Parliament for Northampton North, and is expected to expand the company’s capabilities...