Green Light For Felixstowe Upgrade
Network Rail has announced a new £60.4million scheme which will increase freight services and also passenger services between Ipswich and Felixstowe. The new scheme has…
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.
East Midlands Trains Invests In New Driver Training Equipment
East Midlands Trains have recently announced that they have made a major investment into the training equipment for use of its drivers. It has also…
A New Home For An A1 & A P2!
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust have announced their plans for a new multi-million pound home at Darlington, and will be used for both 60163 Tornado…
Caernarfon Station On Track For 2018 Opening
The new Welsh Highland Railway terminus at Caernarfon is taking shape – with the project on track to open in summer 2018. Since its reopening…
New Arrivals At Hornby
Model Locomotive and Rolling Stock Manufacturer, Hornby, have released a their new range of locomotives, wagons and carriages. The new range has something for everybody,…
Fancy Owning Your Own Railway With A 4 Bedroom House?
Do you fancy owning your own miniature railway and a house with a swimming pool on the same plot of land? No you can with…
The Queen To Feature In Paddington 24/7 On Channel 5
Her Majesty The Queen will be on our TV Screens tonight (09/10) as she marks the 175th anniversary of the first ever rail journey made…
2859 Sold For £38,000
Yesterday, the 5532 Restoration Project announced that Llangollen based locomotive 2859 had been sold for £38,000 It has previously been reported that 3 groups were…
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway Launch 2017 Christmas Cards
Yes its approaching that time of year again, the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway have launched their range of Christmas Cards for the 2017 season.…
Wales Will Keep Guards On The Train Says Government
New train operators in wales will keep their guards on trains around wales, ministers have announced. A shortlist of four companies have been invited to…