Kew Bridge station closure to hit Brentford v Manchester United football match
Network Rail has apologised to football fans for the closure of Kew Bridge station during the weekend of Brentford’s match against Manchester United…
Author: Roger Smith
I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways.
I am a published author and a a proof-reader for the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society's society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer.
I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published in monthly magazines and books.
An update on Class 55 Deltic locomotive D9000 “Royal Scots Grey” and the Deltic Delight rail tour
Locomotive Services Group has issued a statement regarding the participation of D9000 Royal Scots Grey in the Deltic Delight Tour on 26th August.
Wider platforms now in use at at Birmingham’s University station
New, wider platforms at University station in Birmingham have been completed in time for the Commonwealth Games and are now in use.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Hornby team up give away £1,000 worth of Model Railway gear
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), in partnership with Hornby, is offering the chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize bundle worth £1,000.
Steam locomotive 7714 confirmed for Blaenavon’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway has confirmed that GWR Pannier Tank No. 7714 will be visiting the railway for this year's Annual Steam Gala.
Class 37 locomotives to act as Thunderbird locos during Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games
Two locomotives branded with Commonwealth Games logos have been placed on standby ready to assist broken-down trains during the games.
Friday deadline for this year’s LNER FutureLabs applications
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is seeking entries from ambitious startups and SMEs for this year’s FutureLabs programme.
Special trains on London’s Metropolitan Line with 1938 Art Deco stock
In September, passengers can travel in a red 1938 Art Deco style train on the Metropolitan line from Amersham to Watford and Harrow-on-the-Hill.
More seats and later trains for Edinburgh Festivals
Throughout this year’s Edinburgh Festivals ScotRail will be running later trains and adding extra carriages on services to and from Edinburgh.
New build steam locomotive 82045 – July 2022 progress report
The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust has released its latest update on progress in building a new member of the extinct BR 3MT 2-6-2 82000 tank class.