New managing director for West Midlands Trains
West Midlands Rail Executive has welcomed a new managing director for West Midlands Trains, Julian Edwards.
New Hare Fares train ticket offer from Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia has announced new bargain fares from just £10 for a limited period. The new 'Hare Fares' ticket offer runs until the 9th of February 2020.
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How to find out more about a major Mossley Hill railway...
Network Rail has revealed plans to replace a footpath bridge that connects Elmsley Road and Bridge Road in Mossley Hill, in Liverpool.
Free travel for families with cancer thanks to ScotRail
ScotRail has announced that it has partnered with Whiteleys Retreat to help families throughout Scotland to access much-needed respite facilities.
‘Paws for thought’ at Leeds station on Blue Monday
On Monday 20th January 2020, Northern is inviting customers at Leeds Railway Station to paws for a moment on Blue Monday.
CCTV images released after SHOCKING incident involving railway staff
British Transport Police has released CCTV images after West Midlands Railway staff were attacked in Birmingham.
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Rail journeys to be quicker in Somerset and Dorset thanks to...
Network Rail has announced that it will be carrying out upgrades between Castle Cary and Weymouth over a number of weekends this spring to provide passengers with a more reliable railway.
Steam locomotive 92134 wins top award
Steam Railway Magazine has announced that everyone involved in the restoration of BR 9F No. 92134 has won the HRA Steam Railway readers award.
Rail passengers thanked as emergency repairs near Lancaster are completed
Network Rail has thanked rail passengers for their patience after emergency repairs to the overhead lines on the West Coast Mainline.
Passengers make contactless switch on Tyne and Wear Metro
Nexus has announced that Metro passengers can now use contactless when paying for travel at ticket machines.
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke – The Impossible Dream – Past, Present and...
Following on from this, we are delighted to announce that we have been contacted by The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust and they have provided us with an exclusive update on the history of the project, written by Trevor Tuckley. The update below is in its original unedited version