Future of Gresley locomotive secured in Norfolk
The North Norfolk Railway has reached an agreement with The Gresley Society that secures the long term future of Gresley N2 No. 1744. The agreement…
Northern workers trained to help protect rising number of vulnerable railway users
Train operator Northern is arranging training for its workforce to help protect the rising number of vulnerable passengers.
New tactics devised to deter railway metal thieves
Network Rail has revealed the latest tactics it is using to stop thieves stealing metal from railway property.
Essential tunnel work to close Sussex railway line
Network Rail is to begin essential work at Ore Tunnel in a month to improve drainage through the tunnel. Additionally, the work will stop water…
London North Eastern Railway releases Christmas and New Year tickets
Hundreds of thousands of tickets have gone on sale by London North Eastern Railway for travel over the Christmas and New Year period.
Hampshire railway to hold spooktacular Wizard Week for Halloween
The Watercress Line in Hampshire is getting ready for Halloween with a spooktacular Wizard Week that will scare visitors with thrills and chills.
Electrical issues and fire closes Llandudno’s Great Orme Tramway
Great Orme Tramway is closed currently due to an electrical issue as well as a fire on Great Orme itself. The fire is not connected…
200th Anniversary of the railways to kick off with locomotive ‘whistle off’
In Darlington on 19 September, organisations and communities were encouraged to become involved in Railway 200 celebrations to mark 200 years of the m…
Local man becomes first train driver qualified to drive on Northumberland Line
Brian Terry, who lives in South East Newcastle, has become the first train driver to complete the Northumberland training programme.
Update on steam locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth
An update on the work taking place on 6201 Princess Elizabeth has been released by the loco society. The boiler and the cab of the…