Visitors from Japan were welcomed to the National Railway Museum in York to cement a new exciting partnership between rail experts in the UK and Japan. Delegates from the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya, Japan, visited the National Railway Museum in York on Wednesday 20 May to sign a sister-partnership to formalise a mutually […]
Category: General Interest
Win-win for newts and engineers during major upgrades
Endangered great crested newts are being better protected if found on the railway during upgrade work thanks to a newly launched scheme to help them thrive. Network Rail has teamed up with the Newt Conservation Partnership to quickly relocate railway residing newts so work to maintain tracks and run trains safely and reliably doesn’t grind […]
Carlisle Support Services Appoints Jason Gray to Lead Practical Innovation Initiatives
Carlisle Support Services announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from […]
Duchess of Hamilton locomotive celebrated with £2 coin
The National Railway Museum has partnered with The Royal Mint to celebrate the power and elegance of the Duchess of Hamilton locomotive by unveiling a new commemorative £2 coin. A symbol of speed, engineering excellence and Art Deco design, Duchess of Hamilton was built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway […]
Gloucester Station model brings railway history to life
Visitors to Gloucester Station can now step back in time thanks to a stunning new model railway diorama installed in the station waiting room. The detailed display, unveiled by the Mayor of Gloucester, recreates Gloucester station across multiple eras, spanning from the steam locomotive age of the 1880s through to the present day, celebrating 200 […]
Popular ‘Folk on the Flitch Line’ music train event returns next month
People in Essex can travel to the sound of music during a special event on Sunday 3 May. The Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership has teamed up with train operator Greater Anglia to host ‘Folk on the Flitch Line’ – an evening of folk music on the Witham to Braintree line. There will […]
Official opening marks milestone for Harlington station project
An event has been held to mark the official opening of Harlington station’s new footbridge. The modern structure – designed to last 120 years – provides an upgraded, more durable connection improving the station experience for visitors while also making future maintenance more cost-effective and efficient. Network Rail installed the new bridge at the Thameslink […]
Siemens partners with Aston community to adopt and transform local railway station
Siemens Mobility has become the first corporate partner of Community Rail Network to officially adopt a railway station, joining forces with the local community to transform Aston Station into a vibrant and welcoming hub for residents and visitors. The initiative brought together Siemens colleagues and local volunteers together for a station walkaround to identify environmental […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]