All Blackpool Trams suspended due to weather conditions
Due to severe weather conditions, all trams in Blackpool have been suspended until further notice. Blackpool Transport say that the weather is causing damage to…
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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.
Glasgow Central fire update released by Network Rail
Network Rail says that work to reopen Glasgow Central High Level is continuing following the devastating fire on Union Street last weekend. The fire service…
ROG and DRS sign Class 93 locomotive agreement
A 2-year agreement has been signed by Rail Operations Group and Direct Rail Services that will see the Class 93 locomotives stored and maintained at…
Ticket prices announced for new London – Scotland train service
Lumo have released tickets for its new service between Scotland and London, which is set to launch soon. Tickets for travel from the 10th July…
Work underway on £100m West Yorkshire train depot
Work is now underway on a new TrainCare Centre in Shipley as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Apple Vision Pro used to train crew on new Class 99 locomotives
Spatial computing is being used for remote learning by GB Railfreight staff ahead of their new Class 99s entering service. The new technology uses the…
New locomotive trial to potentially enhance performance and reduce emissions
A new partnership has begun this week to see if a new fuel additive can help boost diesel engine performance and reduce emissions.
Luxury £1,000 train ticket to take passengers to Cheltenham Gold Cup
Around 300 passengers have paid up to £1,000 each to travel to the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the 13th March 2026.
Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange to visit the Swanage Railway
The Swanage Railway has announced that GWR Grange No. 6880 Betton Grange will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala.
Glasgow Central Fire Update: Some services resume today
Network Rail has announced that a full site assessment has now been completed at Glasgow Central.