Staffordshire railway releases statement after train derailment
The Churnet Valley Railway has released a statement after a train derailed this morning. The incident happened at around 09:40 this morning (18th April 2026)…
Author: Michael Holden
I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
New East Sussex railway station building opened with help from Hastings Diesel Unit
The Kent and East Sussex Railway and Rother Valley Railway Heritage Trust invited RailAdvent down to Robertsbridge today to see the official opening o…
Manchester Piccadilly: Major disruption to trains set to continue
Major disruption to trains at Manchester Piccadilly is set to continue throughout the day today (17th April).
Severn Valley Railway gets Financial Conduct Authority approval, marking milestone in One Railway project
The Severn Valley Railway has had its plans to convert its company into a charitable community benefit society.
Llangollen based Class 104 to move to Leicestershire
After 33 years of operation, Birmingham RailCar Workgroup has announced that the three-car Class 104 will be moving on to pastures new.
Cornish China Clay to be transported by rail to Staffordshire with new GB Railfreight contract
A two-year contract has been signed between Imerys and GB Railfreight that will see Cornish China Clay transported by rail to Staffordshire.
Kent and East Sussex Railway to provide RailAdvent Plus members a discount
We are pleased to announce that the Kent and East Sussex Railway have come on board and is now providing RailAdvent Plus Gold members with…
Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton to visit Bath this Wednesday
34046 Braunton will haul a Steam Dreams Excursion this Wednesday, 13th April 2026, and will head to Bath Spa. The tour starts at Ipswich with…
Jacobite steam train will run in 2026 as CDL deal agreed with ORR
West Coast Railways has reached an agreement with the Office of Rail and Road that will see Central Door Locking installed across the fleet of Mark 1 …
Track work to disrupt Cambridgeshire trains for 9 days
Engineering work will improve reliability for Ely passengers, with almost 1,000 yards of travel and six sets of points set to be replaced. Track work…