Branch Line Society announce another Alstom Depot Dash
The Branch Line Society are to run a special charter train visiting Longsight, Oxley and Edge Hill depots
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Merseyrail expands Tap & Go system
A new era of travel has begun across the Merseyrail network with the expansion of Tap & Go to include contactless bank cards, smartphones and smartwat…
Seven new railway stations to be built in Wales under new plans
New plans are being announced today (18th February) that will see plans for the construction of seven new railway stations in Wales announced.
Applications open for Northern’s Engineering Apprenticeship
Northern is encouraging people to apply for their engineering apprenticeship, which will hire up to 18 participants.
Agreement signed for Manchester to Liverpool line
Yesterday, Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary, and Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, met to sign a formal agreement.
Avanti West Coast Class 805 Add-on for Train Sim World 6
Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero travelling along the West Coast Main Line coming soon for Train Sim World 6.
Pre-pandemic levels of journeys made on the Northern rail network
2025 was a great year for Northern, with almost 100 million journeys made, making it the strongest year since the pandemic.
Update: West Midlands trains resume after Storm Goretti, but buses continue
UPDATE: A normal service has resumed today (10th January) apart from between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, where buses replace trains. A Do Not Travel notice is…
Storm Goretti: Manchester to Sheffield railway line to close as storm moves in
Storm Goretti is set to hit the rail network today and tomorrow (9th January), and TransPennine Express is urging passengers to check before travelling. The…
Avanti’s increased services now in full swing
From the start of the new timetable 15 December, Avanti West Coast is running more services on its route between London Euston and Liverpool.