Festive disruption for Transpennine Route Upgrade works between Leeds and York
Following its announcement last month, Network Rail has confirmed that it will carry out work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) between Leeds an…
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I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
Stadler appeals against Switzerland contract award
Train manufacturer Stadler is appealing against a decision by Switzerland's federal railway SBB to award a contract for 116 double-decker trains to a …
London Euston welcomes arrival of The Polar Express with steam locomotive 44871
As announced earlier this year, the Polar Express will run from London Euston this Christmas, and it has now arrived at the station ahead of its first…
Update released in Derbyshire based Class 47 locomotive
Midland Railway in Butterley, Derbyshire, has issued an update on its work on 47401 “North Eastern”.
Update on Gresley’s oldest steam locomotive as overhaul approaches completion
The Sir Nigel Gresley Society has given a further update on the overhaul of the oldest surviving locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, after it pa…
Bachmann announce arrivals before Christmas
Model manufacturer Bachmann has revealed the new releases that it expects to arrive between now and Christmas.
Dovetail releases Add-on for Santa Fe on Cajon Pass – Out Now!
Train Sim World has released its first Add-on for Train Sim World Santa Fe on Cajon Pass, allowing players to 'climb aboard' familiar traction in clas…
Avanti West Coast launches ‘Together We Roll’ photography competition
Train operator Avanti West Coast has launched a photography competition dubbed 'Together We Roll', with the aim of celebrating local people and places…
Gresley 150th anniversary celebrations to receive National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
The Gresley Society Trust has announced that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded it a "significant" grant to help fund its year of celebrat…
Winter steam trains to take passengers to Whitby this Christmas and New Year
As in previous years, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) be running Whitby Winter Excursions over the Christmas and New Year period.