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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Northampton & Lamport Railway celebrate purchase of steam locomotive
Northampton & Lamport Railway is celebrating a major acquisition: a historic 0-6-0 saddle tank steam locomotive, No.16, which once powered the Corby I…
Passengers save millions as rail fare freeze starts
The UK Government says that passengers are now benefitting from the freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years. It is expected…
HS2 opens more apprenticeships and jobs
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, HS2 has announced that it is looking to recruit another 34 apprentices and 16 graduates.
Applications open for an experienced boilersmith
Locomotive Engineers Riley & Son (E) Ltd. wish to recruit a boilersmith to work on heritage steam locomotives at its workshops in Greater Manchest…
Storm Amy: Severe train disruption in Scotland as lines close
ScotRail has announced that a number of lines are closing due to severe weather conditions being brought across the country thanks to Storm Amy. Heavy…
Four generations accumulate over 200 years of railway service
Four generations of a railway family have accumulated over 200 years of railway service between them.
Cumbrian Coast Line partially closed until further notice
Network Rail has closed the Cumbrian Coast line until further notice after recent surveys found areas in Bransty Tunnel that needed strengthening, The surveys were…
Three train operators coordinate maintenance at Newcastle depot
In a drive to improve efficiency, publicly owned train operators Northern, LNER, and TransPennine Express are coordinating their maintenance plans.
Artistic railwayman to open museum dedicated to railway horses
An artist who is also a railwayman is to create a living museum celebrating the role of horses on the railway.