Government statement on improving accessibility at the UK’s railway stations
The Rail Minister has made a statement to parliament about which stations will benefit from improved accessibility under the Access for All programme.
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Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones
This book describes one of Yorkshire's less desirable claims to fame, that of being the scene of more accidents than any other county in the UK.
Timings released as Flying Scotsman set to visit Newcastle tomorrow
60103 Flying Scotsman is to visit Newcastle tomorrow (14th December) as it hauls a UK Railtours trip.
Where to see the Midland Pullman HST as it heads to Scotland this Saturday
The Midland Pullman HST is heading to Scotland this Saturday, 26th April 2025, and will pass through a number of places on its way. Departing…
TransPennine Express brings smiles to passengers with Easter Egg giveaway
To brighten up customers' journeys, from Monday, 14th to Thursday, 17th April, TransPennine Express is giving away Easter Eggs across its network.
Water bowls for dogs at eleven TransPennine Express stations
From today (Friday 11 April), train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is providing water bowls for passengers' dogs at eleven of its stations.
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…
Dozens of bird and bat boxes installed at Yorkshire and Lincolnshire railway stations
Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has installed dozens of bird and bat boxes at nine of itself stations, aiming to provide additional habitats…
Where to see steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley in Yorkshire tomorrow
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will pass through Yorkshire tomorrow as it heads to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Where to see steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman TODAY
60103 Flying Scotsman is set to head to the Nene Valley Railway today (19th February 2025). The timings for these movements were kept under wraps…