Newcastle to Brighton train service proposed
A new application has been submitted by Arriva Group that could see Grand Central run trains between Newcastle and Brighton via Gatwick Airport. Arriva says…
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Hampshire railway line to close this May as travel advice released
On 4th and 5th of May, train services in Hampshire through the Basingstoke area will be severely disrupted because of essential engineering work.
CrossCountry says new timetable will see an additional 28,000 seats a week
CrossCountry has released its plans for timetables that will be introduced from May 2025. The new timetables will see an additional 28,000 seats a week…
Railway station celebrates its 185th Birthday
This week saw the 185th Birthday of Reading railway station, with celebrations on Friday, 28th March.
Sunday disruption for London Paddington trains including Mother’s Day
For the next two Sundays, services out of London Paddington and between Didcot and Swindon will be disrupted because of planned engineering work.
Stannah appoints specialists to support Network Rail lift and escalator contracts
Lift company Stannah has announced that it has appointed two industry specialists to play what it calls "a key role" in delivering the work set out in…
Performance data goes live at most railway stations in England
The Department for Transport (DfT) is lauding what it calls a "new era of rail accountability" in England as data on train service performance 'goes l…
Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday
Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours' Shakespearean Sonnet.
Luxury train to pass through Oxfordshire this Wednesday
The Belmond British Pullman is set to run again this Wedneday (12th February 2025) and will visit Oxfordshire.
Power issue causes major disruption to London trains
Passengers are being advised of major disruption this morning due to a power issue. Some lines are blocked due to the issue between London Paddington…