Severn Valley Railway’s roof appeal approaches £500,000
The 'Raise the Roof' appeal launched earlier this year by the Severn Valley Railway has reached nearly half a million pounds, and the first contract f…
Autumn timetable to be introduced for Southeastern trains
Train operator Southeastern is to operate a new timetable from Sunday 11 October, with a promise that it will improve the reliability and punctuality …
Bedfordshire miniature railway appeals for funds for extension
The Fancott Miniature Railway in Bedfordshire is appealing for donations to fund an extension to its inner loop.
Funds needed to complete restoration of Dorset station
Swanage Railway is appealing for donations to pay for the reconstruction of the Victorian entrance canopy at Corfe Castle station in Dorset.
Station accessibility set for improvements with new programme rollout
Two weeks after the introduction of Welcome Points at railway stations, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is hailing them as an improvement in accessibili…
Metro drivers swap uniforms for boiler suits at North Tyneside steam railway
Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has revealed that two of its train drivers are active volunteers on a local heritage steam railway.
New Japanese route for Train Sim World
Dovetail Games has announced a new addition to Train Sim World 7, which launched earlier this month.
Seven-year-old Leo becomes Hornby’s first mini conductor
Leo Kelly, aged seven years, has won the race to become a Hornby 'Mini Conductor'.
Sussex and Kent trains to be disrupted this month
Network Rail is to carry out work between Tonbridge in Kent and Wadhurst in East Sussex during the upcoming school half-term holiday, which will disru…
GBRf signs 11-year deal with South Wales steel company
Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) is to continue to provide transportation services to South Wales company 7 Steel for another eleven years - and…