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The 9 day closure between Southend Victoria and Wickford is coming
Network Rail is reminding passengers to plan their journeys in advance due to no trains running between Southend Victoria and Wickford for nine days.
The...
LNER Class 800 ‘Azuma’ – A Review
On Saturday 18th May 2019, We took a ride on the brand new Class 800 'Azuma' operated by LNER.
Whilst going from Leeds to Wakefield...
Transport for Wales begin running trains between Liverpool and Chester /...
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has praised the new opportunities for work and leisure as new train services between Liverpool and North...
Charity event helps to raise vital funds for local charity
Greater Anglia has announced that hundreds of people took part in Mistley’s annual charity event, The Witchfinder Trail fun run.
The organisers have now announced...
Kylie Minogue singles and more onboard Virgin Trains next weekend for...
Virgin Trains has announced that they will be running a special train to Birmingham this weekend for Birmingham Pride.
Fun, glitter and every Kylie Minogue...
Harrow and Wealdstone bridge upgrade underway
Network Rail has announced that a complete overhaul of the footbridge at Harrow and Wealdstone station, in London, is underway.
The project, costing in the...
A touch of countryside…. in London?
South Western Railway has announced that they have hosted an event at London Waterloo with its community partners to encourage passengers to use Britains...
Fallen firefighter honoured in GWR IET naming
The first female firefighter to die on duty in peacetime Britain has been named on a new Intercity Express Train in Bristol.
One of only...
Northamptonshire bridges rebuilt ready for electrification
The engineers at Network Rail have successfully reached a major milestone in the reconstruction of two road bridges in Northamptonshire, as part of the...
South Western Railway announce delay to Class 442 introduction
South Western Railway has announced that they will be a delay to their fleet of Class 442s entering service.
The newly refurbished trains were due...
c2c launch rail safety book
c2c has announced that they have joined forces with children from Southend community group Turning Tides and British Transport Police to officially launch its...
Pete Waterman visits Merseyrail
Merseyrail has announced that they have welcomed Pete Waterman to Merseyside last Friday.
The record producer, TV presenter took a tour of the Merseyrail network...
Hull Trains win the World Cup!
Hull Trains has announced that they have been named the winners of the World Cup of Train Companies.
In the tournament, the train operator took...
Disused railway siding brought back to life
Network Rail has announced that they have brought an overgrown railway siding at Eastbourne back into use.
They have done this by recycling track removed...
Eurostar releases 360 degree guide for passengers with Autism
Eurostar has announced that they have launched a new 360° virtual guide to help passengers with autism have a stress-free journey.
This is a first...
Network Rail announces £800m rail haulage contracts
Network Rail has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £800m for the haulage and operations of its engineering trains and seasonal treatment services.
These...
Bike and Go shines light on mental healt at wellbeing event
Cycle hire company, Bike and Go, has announced that cyclists flocked to the Wirral to enjoy their second well-being event.
The event was held to...
Happy birthday Gatwick Express
Today marks Gatwick Express' 35th year of operation.
Gatwick Express officially came into full service on Monday the 14th May 1984, using Class 73 electro-diesel...
