New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel. David Parry/PA Wire Transport company […]
Category: british railways
DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains
The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to […]
Investigation launched after locomotive derails during Swanage Railway gala
An investigation has been launched following the partial derailing of a restored diesel locomotive from a heritage railway line during a festival in Dorset. Swanage […]
Railway lines reopen following gas leak
Railway lines in and out of Inverness Station have reopened following a closure due to a gas leak from a freight train. Gas distribution firm […]
May 2024
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Tribute to WW2 railway hero
A memorial and dedication service honoured the life of LNER Railway Police Constable Robert Smith, who lost his life during an air raid in 1942. […]
Locomotion moves 46 historic vehicles into £8m New Hall
Locomotion has completed the movement of 46 vehicles into its new £8 million New Hall building at its site in Shildon. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Media […]
Are we heading for a rolling stock crisis?
Despite the rapid return to almost pre-Covid passenger numbers, 2023 saw several fleets of trains withdrawn and placed in store. Chris Milner casts an eye […]
The Big Steam Adventure returns for second series on Channel 5
The Big Steam Adventure returns for a second series, joining John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton as they travel the UK using only […]
Labour pledges to renationalise railways if elected
The Labour Party will renationalise the railways if elected, says the shadow transport secretary. James Manning/PA Wire In an announcement at the Trainline headquarters in […]