Staff from East Midlands Railway (EMR) have come together to produce a special cookbook celebrating the stories, traditions, and flavours that reflect the diversity of the company’s workforce. Created by members of EMR’s Race & Culture Equality (RACE) Employee Network to mark Black History...

Local train operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful railway by hosting an interactive event at Southend Central station in support of the Rail Delivery Group’s (RDG) national anti-sexual harassment initiative. The Zero-Tolerance campaign, created in...

Construction has begun on the first of ten new Elizabeth line trains, marking the next major step for London’s newest railway as it continues to expand capacity to meet record passenger demand. Since opening in 2022, the Elizabeth line has become the UK’s busiest single railway service, with...

CrossCountry passengers are being urged to plan ahead as the operator faces another day of significant disruption due to strike action by the RMT union on Saturday 1 November. The industrial action, involving customer-facing staff, marks the second planned strike by RMT members at CrossCountry this...

Rail passengers travelling between Edinburgh and Fife are being urged to plan ahead in January as essential engineering work takes place to electrify part of the route. The nine-day closure, scheduled between January 17 and 25, will affect services between Haymarket and Dalmeny, as Network Rail...

Weardale Railway has announced the cancellation of its popular Santa Express services for Christmas 2025, citing serious and unforeseen mechanical issues with its two operational locomotives. The festive trains, due to begin running at the end of November, have been called off after the heritage...

Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey are being urged to check their journeys carefully this half-term as major upgrade work begins tomorrow (Saturday 25 October). Network Rail engineers will carry out essential improvements on the lines between Wokingham and Reading, and between Staines and...

Passengers travelling on the Hastings line are being urged to plan ahead as major improvement work takes place from tomorrow (Saturday 25 October) until Sunday 2 November 2025. The project will affect Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and Southern services between Bexhill...

Warwick Parkway Station marked its 25th anniversary today (Friday 24 October) with a special celebration recognising the station’s success as a vital transport link in Warwickshire. Opened on 25 October 2000 as a joint partnership between Warwickshire County Council and M40 Trains, the station was...

Rail passengers and motorists in Surrey and Hampshire are being advised to plan ahead as Network Rail engineers begin the final stage of the Portsmouth Direct line signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield. From tomorrow (Saturday 25 October), buses will replace trains between Guildford...

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has unveiled new simplified guidance aimed at boosting private investment in Britain’s rail infrastructure. The updated ‘Investment Pathway’ document is designed to help investors better navigate the regulatory framework, clarifying their responsibilities and...

A historic piece of Surrey’s railway heritage is set to enter a new chapter as the Haslemere signal box prepares to close after more than 130 years of service. The Grade II-listed structure, which has guided countless trains through the area since the late 19th century, will officially hand...

A striking new art installation at Hull Paragon Station pays tribute to remembrance while celebrating 200 years of the railway. The six-metre-long sculpture, created by Hull artist Andy Pea, features around 2,500 handmade poppies cascading from floor to ceiling, offering a moving visual for...

New research from Great Western Railway (GWR) shows that early autumn is now Britain’s favourite season for leisure breaks, overtaking peak summer as the preferred time for travel. Some 39% of respondents chose September and October for their trips, compared to just 14% who favour the traditional...

Greater Anglia will be offering free travel to serving military personnel and veterans attending Remembrance Day events in London, following the approach taken by train operators across the country. The offer covers journeys to and from both the Submariners’ Remembrance Service and the Service of...

Rail passengers across East Anglia can take advantage of cheaper fares this autumn, with tickets starting from just £4.80 as part of Greater Anglia’s Autumn Ticket Sale. The offer marks 200 years of passenger rail travel in 2025, celebrating the milestone with up to 20% off advance tickets for...

An investigation has been launched after a high-speed passenger train nearly collided with a van parked on railway tracks near Millbrook station in Bedfordshire. The incident occurred at 23:34 BST on 25 September, when the train was travelling at 108mph (174km/h). Thankfully, nobody was injured and...

To celebrate 200 years of passenger railways, LNER is taking a culinary journey through history by showcasing iconic onboard food from the National Railway Museum. Among the items highlighted is the GNER cheeseburger, last sold onboard InterCity trains in 1999. The burger was introduced when...

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has helped eliminate over 87,000 miles of car travel – equivalent to more than three trips around the globe – by encouraging commuters to choose rail over road. To mark World Car Free Day on 22 September, LNR offered 50% off advance fares to motorists who...

A new Community Rail Partnership has been launched in South East Wales, funded through Transport for Wales. Based in Merthyr, the ‘Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership’ is hosted by Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) and brings together representatives from the voluntary and tourism...