Leighton Buzzard celebrates Teddy Bears Picnic
Leighton Buzzard Railway reported another successful family event at its Teddy Bear’s Picnic over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Despite cloudy skies on Monday, enthusiasm remained…
Author: Katherine Tweedy
I have enjoyed railway history since childhood. More specifically, often visiting the Stephenson Railway Museum as a child and the York Railway Museum during my time as a student. I started writing for RailAdvent in 2026.
Nexus wins second consecutive gold for health and safety standards
Nexus Rail has secured its second consecutive Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award, underlining the organisation’s conti…
National Lottery Heritage Funding secured for Dean Forest Railway
The Dean Forest Railway Museum Trust (DFRMT) has secured a major grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of its ‘Goods to …
Timetable adjustments for Northern passengers this May
Northern is advising passengers to check before they travel ahead of a national timetable change on Sunday, 17 May, which will bring revised train tim…
Watercress Line set to welcome Thomas the Tank Engine this Half Term
Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour arrives at The Watercress Line from 23 to 31 May, bringing a week of railway-themed family entert…
Severn Valley Railway officially opens Kidderminster platform extension
The Severn Valley Railway officially opened the extended platform at Kidderminster Town station on 7 May 2026, delivering a long-planned upgrade at it…
Tyne and Wear sees Star Wars content creator travel as the Mandalorian
A Star Wars content creator marked Star Wars Day on 4 May by travelling on the Tyne and Wear Metro dressed as the Mandalorian. Chris Saunders said the…
London railway station set to close from next week
Network Rail is warning passengers that Berrylands station will be closed between Monday, 11 May and the end of September, as part of a wider £6 mill…
Trains return to service between Bath and Wiltshire following maintenance
Network Rail has confirmed train services have resumed normal operation through Bath and Wiltshire following two consecutive weekends of upgrade work …
The Avon Valley Railway launches ‘Fit For The Future’ appeal
The Avon Valley Railway has faced mounting financial pressures in recent years amid significant increases in operating costs. In response, trustees, s…