Significant engineering work is set to be carried out along the East Coast Main Line over the Christmas period, as Network Rail pushes ahead with major upgrades as part of a wider £160 million programme of festive railway investment across the country.Much of the work will take place while trains...
The consortium selected to design and develop a major upgrade of the rail network across the Midlands has been confirmed, paving the way for one of the region’s most ambitious transport projects in decades.The Midlands Rail Hub scheme, which could cost around £1.75bn if fully delivered, is...
A travelling exhibition housed inside a train has welcomed its 50,000th visitor, reaching what organisers have described as a major landmark during its year-long tour of Britain.The exhibition, known as Inspiration, charts the story of the railways and their global impact, highlighting a British...
Passengers are being urged to check their travel plans in advance as Network Rail prepares to carry out a programme of engineering work across the Christmas and New Year period, aimed at improving reliability on some of the country’s busiest routes.Engineers will take advantage of lower passenger...
Most rail services across the West Midlands and along the Chiltern main line are expected to operate as usual over the Christmas period, although travellers are being urged to check their journeys in advance as engineering work will bring some changes.Planned maintenance and HS2 construction...
A man sustained a head injury following an alleged knife fight at Colliers Wood Underground station in south-west London.British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the station at 10.30am on Wednesday after reports of a confrontation involving three young men armed with knives. A man in his...
The King met survivors of last month’s Huntingdon train stabbing at a special reception held at Buckingham Palace.Among those he greeted was train guard Samir Zitouni, who was seriously injured while intervening to protect passengers during the attack. Over ten people were hurt on the 6.25pm...
In preparation for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, Stars and Stripes Boulevard will be closed from Friday, January 5th, through February 22nd. This closure will bring temporary changes for ACE passengers using Great America Station, affecting both disembarkation points and connections to the...
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has announced service adjustments on the W Line today as Xcel Energy carries out a planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of the Denver metro area.The shutdown will affect W Line trains between Federal Center Station and JeffCo Gov’t...
Cleaning staff on the Docklands Light Railway are set to strike on New Year’s Eve, after their employer failed to engage with union representatives following previous industrial action. The dispute affects workers employed by Bidvest Noonan, who plan to picket from Wednesday 31 December 2025...
Malton station has embraced the festive season with a creative touch, thanks to the efforts of Year 6 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. This December, eight students visited the station to decorate the Christmas tree with handmade baubles crafted in class, adding a splash of colour...
On this day in 1915, one of the tragic railway accidents of the First World War era occurred at St Bedes Junction near Jarrow in northeast England. In the early morning fog of 17 December, a sequence of train movements at the North Eastern Railway’s St Bedes Junction resulted in a devastating...
Southampton Central was abuzz this week as over 2,000 visitors turned out to celebrate 200 years of Britain’s railway with a special stop by the Railway 200 Inspiration train. Hosted by South Western Railway (SWR) between 14 and 16 December, the exhibition train offered a unique, interactive...
ScotRail is gearing up to accommodate thousands of rugby supporters heading to Barclays Hampden this weekend for the eagerly awaited 1872 Cup showdown between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby.The 1872 Cup, one of the sport’s oldest rivalries, marks the annual clash between Scotland’s two...
Hundreds of families across Essex were treated to a festive rail experience this December, thanks to a series of Santa-themed train journeys organised by the Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership (ESSCRP) in partnership with N.E.S.T. (North Essex Support Team) and Greater Anglia.The...
Schoolchildren from White Notley Primary School spread festive cheer at their local railway station before performing Christmas carols on board a Greater Anglia train on 10 December.Under the guidance of Head of School Patsy Fitzpatrick, the children walked from their village school to White Notley...
East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Transport UK are inviting passengers to take part in an innovative digital ticketing trial, joining the 500 travellers already using the system.The pilot, covering journeys between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, allows customers to enjoy a simpler, smarter way to...
A train collided with a buffer at London Bridge station due to driver fatigue, the rail safety regulator has concluded. The incident occurred at 15:45 GMT on 13 December 2024 when a Southern service struck the buffer on platform 12. Despite the emergency brake being applied, the train came to a stop...
Are you looking to capture a glimpse of the "Northern Belle" railtour on 18th December 2025? Promoted by Northern Belle the tour is scheduled to be hauled by two Class 57 locomotives top and tailing the Northern Belle coaching rake. The railtour is due to travel from Darlington to York, returning in...
A person has died after an incident on the railway line in the Essex town of Witham, prompting an emergency response late on Tuesday evening.Emergency services were called to the tracks at around 9.10pm on December 16 following reports of a casualty. British Transport Police confirmed that officers...