Greater Anglia up for eight awards at the National Rail Awards
Greater Anglia has announced that it has been shortlisted for eight awards at this year’s National Rail Awards. The train operating company is a finalist…
Month: August 2018
Steam locomotive No.78022 runs for first time following overhaul
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that Standard 2 No.78022 has run for the first time since overhaul. The locomotive completed a run-up…
Hull Trains named top performing train operator on the East Coast Main line
Hull Trains has announced that it has been named the top performing long-distance train company on the East Coast Main Line. The report was issued…
Rail safety warning issued at Wales railway crossing
Network Rail, along with British Transport Police and Arriva Trains Wales, are urging motorists in Anglesey to use level crossings safely. This follows a rise…
South Devon Railway release early tickets for 2019 steam locomotive galas
The South Devon Railway has released some early tickets for their 2019 steam galas. The 6th – 14th April 2019 will be a special gala…
Welsh Highland Railway urges passengers to plan ahead as Caernarfon Station has reduced access
The Welsh Highland Railway has announced that Caernarfon station will have reduced access later this week as civil engineering works take place. Between Wednesday 29th…
World War II veterans name Virgin train
Virgin Trains has announced that two Royal Air Force veterans, who served in the Second World War, have launched a specially-named Virgin Trains service from…
Vivarail livery for London Northwestern Railway Class 230 trains unveiled
Vivarail has announced that the livery for London Northwestern Railway services between Bedford and Bletchley has been revealed. This is as a result of the…
Further round of strike action on Northern Rail announced
RMT has announced further strike action that will take place on Northern Rail in the continued dispute over the role of the guard. This now…
Your chance to ride behind steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman for FREE
The East Lancashire Railway has announced a very special offer regarding this weekends visit of steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman. The offer is valid for…