RAIB Report: Collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road, Sheffield

RAIB has today released its report into a collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road, Sheffield, 22 June 2025. Summary At around 16:14 on Sunday 22 June 2025, a tram travelling on the South Yorkshire Supertram network collided with two pedestrians at Staniforth Road footpath crossing in Sheffield. The tram was travelling […]

Passengers reminded to check before they travel ahead of essential rail maintenance work in the Bristol area this August

Rail passengers are being advised to plan ahead as Network Rail will be completing vital maintenance work on the railway in the Bristol area from Sunday 16 to Thursday 27 August. Engineers will be replacing Avonmouth level crossing (over King Road), as well as completing track and points maintenance, improving drainage and carrying out vegetation […]

Freight Rail Company Recruiting Ten Trainee Train Drivers in Somerset

A rare opportunity to become a train driver has opened up in Somerset, with freight operator Heavy Haul Rail recruiting ten trainee train drivers for its Mendip depot. The roles are open to people living within a 60-minute commute of the depot in the Mendip area and form part of a full-time training programme beginning […]