The mechanical star of the new Harry Potter TV series will soon be performing a leading role for Halloween season at a heritage railway. Wightwick Hall, a steam locomotive, has been pulling the fictional Hogwarts Express for the filming of the HBO production.Later on Wednesday, it will begin its...
Passengers travelling this weekend are being warned of changes to journeys between Birmingham and Coventry due to essential track renewal work. The railway between Birmingham New Street and Coventry will be closed on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October to allow Network Rail teams to carry out the...
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has launched a recruitment drive for its next cohort of trainee drivers, offering over 40 places for candidates aged 20 and above. The opportunities come as passenger numbers continue to grow, and follow WMR’s £1 billion investment in new trains and infrastructure...
From Monday 27 October, part of Calder Road in Ravensthorpe will be closed to vehicles until summer 2026 to allow essential rail-related improvement works to take place. The closure follows the reopening of Thornhill Road / Fall Lane on Saturday 25 October, which had been shut for utility works in...
Construction is progressing on a new £5.9 million railway bridge at the former Exxon site in Bowling, with the structure now fully taking shape. The bridge forms a key part of the Glasgow City Region Deal, a major investment initiative aimed at improving transport links, supporting sustainable...
The story of Britain’s railways can now be explored from anywhere in the world, thanks to the launch of a virtual tour of Inspiration – the exhibition train at the heart of the Railway 200 celebrations. The free attraction, which has already drawn more than 35,000 visitors, is touring the...
Two new bridges have officially opened near Leamington Spa, marking a key milestone in the construction of HS2. The Fosse Way bridge now carries the B4455 over the new high-speed railway near the village of Offchurch, following the historic route of a Roman road between Exeter and Lincoln. Nearby,...
The integrity of a 4,000-year-old burial ground will be safeguarded as part of the East West Rail project, which aims to connect Oxford and Cambridge. The site at Money Hill, located between Haslingfield and Barrington in Cambridgeshire, is home to 11 ancient burial mounds that form part of a wider...
The Glenfield Railway Tunnel in Leicestershire will reopen to the public next year following the extraordinary success of its miniature railway experience, which has drawn thousands of visitors since its debut earlier this year. Originally constructed in 1832, the tunnel was the world’s longest at...
Eurostar has announced a major milestone in its history with a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains to be built by Alstom Group. The order, which includes 30 confirmed trains with an option for 20 more, represents the first time double-decker trains will operate through the...
Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being urged to plan their journey before travelling and book ahead if possible. While some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year when...
Park Lane car park, serving Darlington railway station, will be closed from 8pm on Friday, 24 October, until 6am on Monday, 27 October to accommodate coach services while essential railway upgrades are carried out. All vehicles must be removed from the car park by 8pm on Friday.Passengers are...
Passengers on the c2c network faced significant delays on Monday 20 October following two separate incidents affecting services in Essex. At around 07:00, a track circuit failure in the Westcliff area caused trains to run at reduced speed, resulting in knock-on delays in both directions. Replacement...
Mohammed Yousuf, known simply as Yousuf, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month as he marks 50 years working on the railway. Yousuf began his career in October 1975 as a kitchen porter at London Euston, and five decades later, he celebrated the anniversary at the very station where his...
Southeastern has announced a major programme to update and improve the online maps for 139 stations across its network. This follows the successful introduction of 3D station maps at 25 locations over the last 18 months, which proved popular with passengers for their clarity and accessibility. The...
Siemens Mobility has donated a former Heathrow Express train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, helping to improve their training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies. The initiative reflects Siemens Mobility’s focus on social value and sustainability, embracing...
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a new report calling for a fresh approach to investing in railway stations to unlock opportunities for transport, housing, and economic growth. The paper, titled ‘Station Investment Zones: A new model for investment in transport, housing and...
Network Rail will carry out a major infrastructure upgrade this coming weekend on the North Downs line, replacing the section of track that connects it to the Great Western main line between Reading and Wokingham. The three-day closure, from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 October, represents a key step in...
Passengers travelling on the renationalised South Western Railway (SWR) route between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo have expressed growing frustration after services were cut in half. Since August, trains have been running once every two hours instead of hourly due to safety concerns caused...
After several years of research, East Yorkshire author Richard M. Jones is set to release a book documenting a historic rail disaster in Hull. Entitled Paragon ’27 – The Hull Rail Disaster, it recounts the events of February 14, 1927, when a train full of children and commuters from Withernsea...