Category: General Interest

Copper cable theft highlights need for dedicated railway security, says expert

In the wake of major disruption caused by cable theft on the Eurostar line, smarter security specialists Land Sheriffs are highlighting the need for dedicated security to keep the railways operational and safe. At the end of June, 600 metres of copper cables were stolen overnight from tracks used by the Eurostar near Lille in […]

Yellow Rail awarded Major contract with London Trams for SVT bogie and brake overall

Yellow Rail, a leading provider of specialist rail engineering services and part of the Buckland Rail group, has announced the award of a significant contract with London Trams to deliver a full turnkey solution for the overhaul of SVT bogies and brake systems across its fleet. Yellow Rail said the project further strengthened its position […]

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 […]

New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress

Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026. The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The £15 million scheme is being funded by […]

Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of work between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

Passengers planning to travel between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames next week are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail undertakes track maintenance work. 100m of track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced to keep the line safe and reliable, whilst structural surveys and other maintenance including the removal of overgrown vegetation will also take place. […]

Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone tomorrow

Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham and London Marylebone tomorrow are being warned of changes to services while engineering upgrades take place. The work, which will help provide better and more reliable journeys for passengers and freight services, means the Chiltern main line will be closed between Warwick Parkway and Solihull tomorrow (Sunday 20 July) […]