On Monday, July 7th, 2025, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 experienced not one but two diversions with the 2nd resulting in a …
NASA Tests New Heat Source Fuel for Deep Space Exploration
To explore the unknown in deep space, millions of miles away from Earth, it’s crucial for spacecraft to have ample power. NASA’s radioisotope power systems (RPS) are a viable option for these missions and have been used for over 60 years, including for the agency’s Voyager spacecraft and Perseverance Mars rover. These nuclear batteries provide […]
Southeastern partners with Missing People to protect lives on the railway
Southeastern is partnering with national charity Missing People to support those in crisis on the railway this summer. Every year, over 170,000 people are reported missing in the UK, with 17% of those cases happening in areas served by the Southeastern network. Tragically, missing people are at greater risk of serious harm, and around 1,000 […]
Railway enthusiast gets taste of dream job
Avanti West Coast surprises 11-year-old railway enthusiast with train driving experience. Avanti West Coast has given a young railway enthusiast the chance to experience his dream job during a special visit at London Euston station. The train operator welcomed Joshua Emmett, 11, who is from Stoke-on-Trent, to become a rookie train driver for the day […]
Access All Areas: rare Stockport railway closure to improve network near and far
This August railway engineers will improve future journeys across three counties during a rare three-week railway closure through Stockport. Network Rail teams will complete multiple large-scale projects along the West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester between 2 and 23 August. That’s when the highly anticipated £20m demolition and replacement of Greek Street […]
Disability Pride Month important reminder of role train operators have to play in ensuring everyone has access to the rail network
Train operators in public ownership say Disability Pride Month is an important reminder of the role they have to play in ensuring that disabled passengers not only have access to the railway, but feel seen, supported and proud of who they are when they travel. The global event, which takes place every July, celebrates the […]