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...
The Tsurumi rail accident occurred on the morning of 9 November 1963 between Tsurumi Station and Shin-Koyasu Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line in Yokohama, Japan. A freight train, hauled by a JNR Class EF15 electric locomotive, was traveling on the down freight line when the 43rd wagon derailed....
Ryanair is standing firm on its refusal to refund a ticket for 61-year-old Stephen Crean, who was unable to travel after being stabbed while intervening to stop a violent attack on a train. Crean sustained significant injuries as he attempted to disarm a knife-wielding man targeting passengers, and...
As the Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre (ROC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, Network Rail has completed a £129 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield, marking one of the most substantial investments on the Portsmouth Direct Line.The ROC, which opened in November 2015, now...
Network Rail has reopened the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing near Margam following safety improvements designed to prevent misuse. The crossing, which carries a public footpath over the South Wales Main Line, was temporarily closed in June 2025 after repeated incidents of unsafe behaviour by members...
Passengers at Manchester Piccadilly are being warned of major track and signalling upgrades next February, with a nine-day closure planned on the southern approach to the station. The works, described as a once-in-a-generation project, will see nearly £7.9 million invested to modernise...
A key section of the West Highland Line will close for nine days from tonight as Network Rail undertakes a £15 million programme of upgrades. The work aims to improve the resilience and reliability of this iconic route, which connects Highland communities and attracts tourists to destinations...
Rail passengers in Dorset are being advised to check their journeys and allow extra time later this month, as bus replacement services will operate during a week-long programme of upgrades to the railway.Between Saturday 15 and Friday 21 November 2025, buses will replace trains on parts of the South...
A community rail partnership spanning three counties is offering residents a new opportunity to explore local history by train. The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership has launched “Tours by Rail – Step into the Story”, a series of free guided trips running through autumn and...
Transport for Wales (TfW) has secured gold status in the 5% Club’s Employer Audit Scheme for a third year running, placing the organisation among 89 major employers recognised for strong investment in early career development. The award acknowledges companies that commit at least 5% of their...
A festive charity run aimed at strengthening mental health support in Essex will take place next winter, with rail operator c2c confirmed as headline sponsor. Basildon Mind’s inaugural Mental Elf Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday 7 December 2025, kicking off at midday in Northlands Park on Felmores...
Avanti West Coast has partnered with the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland to deliver a symbolic wreath to London ahead of Remembrance Day, transported aboard a specially liveried Pendolino. The train operator and Cheshire East Poppy Appeal created the wreath, which will be assembled...