More emphasis on practical training for trainee train drivers
A new framework has been developed to improve the practical on-the-job training undertaken by trainee train drivers.
Union wants all new rolling stock to be in public ownership
The government is being urged by the train drivers’ union, ASLEF, to commit that all new rolling stock will be in public ownership.
Proposed ‘Essex-Kent Superlinks’ to scupper ‘unaffordable Lower Thames Crossing’?
Proposals for Essex-Kent Superlinks would cost 75% less than building a new roadway between Essex and Kent
Chiltern Railways provide update after London Underground strike action called off
Chiltern Railways services will return to normal on 6 November after ASLEF suspended its planned industrial action on the London Underground.
Unions want London railway lines brought into public ownership
The leaders of the RMT and ASLEF have sent a joint letter to the Mayor of London asking for the Elizabeth Line and London Overground into public owner…
Special wedding anniversary cake for Cornish couple
On 5 September, Great Western Railway presented a couple from Cornwall with a special cake in return for a kind-hearted gesture made 65 years ago.
Train drivers set to go on strike every weekend until November
The ASLEF Union, which is the union for train drivers, has announced that London North Eastern Railway members are to go on strike.
ScotRail to run reduced timetable during eventful weekend
Due to ASLEF strike action, ScotRail is operation a new temporary timetable.
ScotRail announces reduced timetable as trade unions reject pay offer
ScotRail says that fewer train drivers than normal are currently available for overtime or rest-day work
New Hixon Rail Disaster Church Window Unveiled In Staffordshire
On Friday 28th June, the extended Railway Family joined with local residents to unveil a new stained-glass window in St Peter's Church, Hixon Stafford…
