Network Rail will be carrying out crucial improvements on the Brighton Main Line between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and East Croydon over three weekends in January, with passengers urged to plan their journeys in advance.Engineering work is scheduled for selected weekends between 10 January and 10...
Over the Christmas and New Year period, the Transpennine Route Upgrade team completed a series of major improvements designed to deliver faster, greener, and more frequent services with additional seating across the Pennines.Significant progress was made at key locations including Mirfield,...
Network Rail has completed a series of major upgrades and maintenance works across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and south London over the Christmas period, targeting platforms, track, and power supply systems.Over 12 days, engineers worked on track and equipment at busy switches and crossings at locations...
Significant progress has been made on Network Rail’s multi-million-pound programme to strengthen platforms at Chesterfield station.Sections of platforms 1 and 2, each measuring 40 metres, have been rebuilt using glass-reinforced plastic panels. These panels are designed to be quicker to install...
Two teenage boys have been arrested after allegedly attacking train staff during a late-night service to Gourock.British Transport Police (BTP) said the youths threatened and assaulted guards at Greenock West station before fleeing when the train stopped at Gourock. The service had departed from...
The identity of a man found dead on the Metra Milwaukee District North line in Libertyville has been released by the coroner.Allen Chiquini, 30, of Mundelein, was discovered along the tracks near Ellis Avenue and Winchester Road on Friday evening. Libertyville Police, Fire Department personnel, and...
A coroner has sharply criticised Transport for London for failing to address safety concerns two years after the “avoidable” death of a man at Stratford station, one of the capital’s busiest Tube hubs.Brian Mitchell, 72, died on Boxing Day 2023 after falling onto the tracks at Stratford. He...
On this day in 1968, a major rail disaster occurred at Hixon in Staffordshire when a British Rail express passenger train collided with a heavy road vehicle on an automatic half-barrier level crossing. At about 12:26 pm on 6 January, the 11:30 am Manchester to London Euston service struck a...
Police investigating the robbery of a bicycle at Seaburn Metro station have released images of two teenagers they would like to identify as part of their enquiries.The incident took place at around 2.45pm on Friday 12 December on the Newcastle-bound platform at the station. An 11-year-old boy and a...
Officers investigating a sexual incident on the London Underground have released an image of a man they want to identify in connection with the inquiry.The incident took place on a District Line service travelling eastbound on Wednesday 26 November. At around 8.20pm, a woman boarded a train at...
Ten men were arrested late on Saturday night after a large fight erupted inside London Victoria station, prompting a police response at one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs.British Transport Police were called to the station at around 11:20pm on January 3 following reports of a disturbance....
Amtrak is offering discounts of up to 30% on Coach Class tickets for travel between Boston and Washington, D.C., in a promotion running from January 20 to February 12, 2026. The sale applies to regularly priced adult fares and requires bookings to be made by January 9.The promotion highlights...
Stadler and Arriva Nederland have signed a contract for the delivery of five new FLIRT trains, set to operate on the Vechtdallijnen in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Drenthe. The introduction of these modern trains will increase capacity, improve connectivity, and enhance passenger comfort on...
A points failure between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe is causing widespread disruption to rail services, with all lines currently blocked. Passengers travelling between the two stations are likely to experience delays of up to 60 minutes, cancellations, or revised timetables while Network Rail...
Rail and bus passengers across Wales and the Borders are being urged to check travel information before setting out as Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place until Tuesday.Scattered sleet and snow showers, along with icy patches, may cause delays and disruption on Monday and into...
LNER is set to begin a major refurbishment of its First Class Lounge at London King’s Cross at the end of January 2026, aiming to deliver a more comfortable and flexible space for customers.The redesign has been shaped by passenger feedback and will enhance the existing lounge’s popularity with...
Great Western Railway services to and from Gatwick Airport will be affected on several weekends in January as Network Rail carries out essential signalling and track upgrades.The work is being carried out to improve the reliability of the railway serving the airport, including the busy North Downs...
South Eastern Railway has started a major project to protect the iconic line through Folkestone Warren, with work designed to strengthen sea defences and safeguard the railway for decades. The line itself will remain open to passengers throughout the programme.Essential work began on Monday 5...
Network Rail’s snowploughs continue to battle heavy snowfall across northern Scotland, with several key lines remaining closed as crews work around the clock to clear the tracks.A yellow weather warning from the Met Office remains in place today, with frequent heavy snow showers affecting northern...
Passengers are being thanked for their patience following the completion of Britain’s largest track upgrade over the festive period.Over 14 days from Christmas Eve, Network Rail and its partner Central Rail Systems Alliance replaced four railway lines across a mile-long section of track at...