Watch: Taking a ride on Alstom’s Test Track at Derby!
Whilst we were visiting Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works for the CrossCountry Voyager launch, we were invited to have a ride on the Test Track…
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All aboard for a vintage express to a tramway museum
Transport Heritage NSW, in Sydney, New South Wales, is running The Vintage Tramway Festival Express on Sunday, 22nd February.
Seats available on empty stock train from Crewe to Euston in March
On 11th March 2026, Saphos Trains is making a limited number of seats available on an empty stock train between Crewe and London Euston.
Tickets available on Saphos Stock Positioning Moves next year
Saphos trains have announced that tickets will be made available to passengers to travel on ECS trains
Class 455 farewell train sells out in 15 seconds as second tour announced
Tickets for the upcoming Class 455 Farewell Tour sold out in just 15 seconds, with more than 9,000 enthusiasts waiting for 400 tickets. The tour…
Special charity tour to bid farewell to South Western’s Class 455s
A special farewell tour will run this December as South Western Railway bids farewell to its Class 455 trains. The fleet of trains, which run…
Pathfinder Railtours announces closure
Pathfinder Railtours has announced that after more than 50 years of running tours, they will close their doors in December. It is proposed that their…
The Badger is off to The Greatest Gathering!
Announcements for The Greatest Gathering continue, and the latest announcement is Class 89 No. 89001!
Eurostar power car set for Greatest Gathering appearance
Alstom has confirmed that a Eurostar power car, number 3999, will appear at The Greatest Gathering event in Derby. The power car was built by…
Diesel and electric locomotives announced for The Greatest Gathering
Some more announcements for The Greatest Gathering have been confirmed, with a mix of diesel and electric locomotives.