Trials to see new Gatwick Airport train services launched
Great Western Railway says that it will be running new early morning services between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The new services will run on Saturday…
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I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
Steam locomotive parking sensors to duck railway crossings – what is your favourite April Fools?
Today is the 1st April, a morning when railways share their weird and wacky ideas about projects they would like to undertake.
Multiple steam locomotives to get new livery as major rebrand announced
The Great Little Trains of Wales has announced a new rebrand that will bring all of its member railways under one brand.
Severe disruption to Staffordshire trains continue after ‘extreme weather conditions’
Network Rail is reminding passengers that severe disruption is continuing this morning between Wolverhampton and Stafford. Network Rail says that extreme weather conditions on Tuesday…
Birmingham trains continue to face significant disruption due to fallen tree
A fallen tree at Penkridge means that trains have been suspended all day today and is affecting trains between Stafford and Wolverhampton. Disruption is expected…
Tree falls on line as Lancashire and Greater Manchester trains affected
UPDATE: Trains are now running normally again following repairs A tree has fallen on the railway line between Bolton and Lostock and has closed all…
First look at Lumo’s Class 222 trains as Lancashire HQ is launched
Lumo has revealed what their new Class 222 trains will look like, with a glimpse into the first train at Widnes as part of a…
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado to join Deltic at Peterborough railway
The Nene Valley Railway will welcome LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado and Deltic No. 55009 Alycidon later this year, and tickets are on sale now.…
Yorkshire railway to hold special Steam Gala this weekend
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway are holding their special Steam Gala event this weekend, with an action-packed four days full of steam.
Glasgow Central Fire: Update on station reopening released
ScotRail has announced that Glasgow Central will partially reopen tomorrow following the fire on Union Street. Platforms 7 to 15 will be back in use…