The attack occurred on the 18:25 GMT London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. The train involved was number 800111 and the headcode was 1Y90. Passengers reported that at least one person armed with a knife began attacking people after the train passed...
Two people have been arrested after “multiple people” were stabbed on board a train in Cambridgeshire, prompting a major emergency response and shutting down rail services in the area.British Transport Police said an LNER service was stopped at Huntingdon on Friday evening after reports of...
Network Rail and South Western Railway have thanked customers following the completion of essential upgrade works on the route linking Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside.Engineers carried out a programme of renewal and maintenance at various locations along the line. In Wraysbury, teams...
Newquay’s iconic Land Train has made its final journey before moving to a new home in north Wales under new ownership.The train, run by father and son duo Mark and Harrison Haddrell since June 2018, will operate for the last time in Newquay on Friday. The final day will also serve as a fundraiser...
British Transport Police (BTP) have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to following a serious incident at Worcester Park station.The assault occurred at around 10.30am on 30 September, when a man was pushed onto the tracks. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including a...
Passengers and visitors to London’s busiest railway stations were thanked for their generosity after supporting the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Day appeal on Thursday 30 October, known as London Poppy Day.Around 3,000 armed forces personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army, and RAF,...
A retired station announcer returned to Wolverhampton station for one day to celebrate this year’s Railway 200, reigniting his passion and inspiring the next generation of railway staff.Paul Matthews, 82, who first worked at Wolverhampton in 2001 after a 30-year civil service career, stepped back...
Network Rail has officially named its new Doncaster railway training centre The Gresley Institute, following a public vote that drew more than 3,500 responses in partnership with City of Doncaster Council.The three-storey building on Carolina Way, near Lakeside, has been revitalised by Network Rail...
Network Rail has successfully completed a four-day track replacement project on the busy route between Bristol and Bath. Work began on Monday (27 October) and involved installing new rail, sleepers, and stone through St Anne’s Tunnel, continuing around the clock before finishing in the early hours...
Rail users in Worcester are being told to prepare for disruption this weekend as significant improvement work takes place at Worcester Shrub Hill station.Network Rail engineers will carry out maintenance on the station’s footbridge and canopies, alongside upgrades to track drainage in the area....
Passengers are being urged to check their journeys ahead of major engineering work taking place around Coventry this weekend, with railway services set to be significantly affected.Network Rail engineers will be working across the route to renew track, enhance drainage systems and upgrade points —...
Filey railway station, which first opened in 1846 to serve holidaymakers heading for the Yorkshire coast, has undergone a major restoration to secure its future for decades to come. The beloved Grade II*-listed site has benefited from a £3.6million investment, ensuring the landmark continues to...
Transport for Wales has announced a creative new literary partnership that will see acclaimed author and broadcaster Jon Gower embark on a journey across the country to capture the spirit, history and soul of Wales through its rail and bus network.Gower, who has written more than 40 books, will act...
Greater Anglia has announced that work to install a pioneering accessible ‘AVA’ footbridge at Stowmarket station will begin next month, marking a major milestone in making rail travel easier for all passengers.Newly released images showcase the sleek appearance of the structure, which has been...
Northern has launched a new campaign to challenge the idea that train travel is always expensive, showing that many off-peak fares cost less than common everyday purchases. From takeaway coffees to meal deals and streaming subscriptions, a simple train journey can be a surprisingly affordable option...
A historic steam railway in the Scottish Highlands has received an extraordinary boost thanks to a £1 million donation from a mysterious American benefactor. Strathspey Railway, based in Aviemore, said the US-based supporter, who wishes to remain anonymous, was inspired by a visit to the line...
Virgin has taken a major step forward in its plan to launch a competitor to Eurostar services. The company, owned by billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has been granted access to share Eurostar's Temple Mill international depot in east London.The decision, made by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),...
Junk food adverts are set to be banned across the Tyne and Wear Metro network from 1 December. The decision comes after North East Mayor Kim McGuinness supported celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s campaign to limit ads for unhealthy food in public spaces.The ban will apply to the network’s 60...
A man who assaulted and strangled a railway staff member over a ticket disagreement has been jailed.British Transport Police (BTP) said Mohamed Kadir attacked the rail worker following a dispute at Derby station on 22 May. Detectives said the 29-year-old, of no fixed abode, was challenged by a...
Southeastern has revealed a special Class 395 highspeed train to mark the contribution of the Armed Forces and all those who have served this Remembrance Day. Train 395018 features a striking poppy-themed livery on its front and rear driving coaches, symbolising the company’s support for the Armed...