Work begins to return 1901-built Manchester tram to service
The Manchester Transport Museum Society has announced that they are restoring Manchester Tram No 173 to working service. This is the first time in nearly…
Summer train tickets go on sale
Train operator LNER has announced that millions of train tickets for the summer period are now available to purchase through to the 12th of September.…
Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado to visit the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that 60163 Torando will be visiting them this July as part of the Railway 200 celebration. 60163 Tornado will…
Steam locomotive 45212 to visit Scotland this Saturday
45212 will be on the mainline this Saturday (29th March 2025) as it hauls The Edinburgh Flyer. Departing York at 07:29, the train will pass…
Dutch locomotive group donates traction motors to LMS 10000 group
Brexit has made the Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society's plan to recreate, and operate Britain's first mainline diesel-electric locomotive more difficul…
Network Rail wants public to recognise dangers from fly-tipping
The public is being called upon to help Network Rail's Anglia in its efforts to tackle fly-tipping.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Carlisle this Saturday
45596 Bahamas is to visit Carlisle this Saturday as it hauls a Vintage Trains tour.
Essex heritage railway announces guest loco for Diesel Gala
The Epping Ongar Railway (EOR) has announced that class 73 electro-diesel locomotive E6040 (73133) will attend its diesel gala next month.
County Durham heritage railway appoints first female general manager
Weardale Heritage Railway in County Durham, has appointed Claire Gibbons as its new General Manager. She is the first woman to head the historic line.
New siding ballasted by volunteers at Downpatrick
Downpartick railway lay new siding to their new shed
