ScotRail will keep customers moving while Network Rail carries out a major refurbishment on the Kyle of Lochalsh line this autumn. From Sunday, 19 October, until Monday, 10 November, engineers will upgrade around 4.5 miles of track between Achnashellach and Strathcarron, improving the long-term reliability and safety of the route. To allow the work to […]
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Govia Thameslink Railway announces appointment of Ruth Busby OBE as People Director
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced Ruth Busby OBE as its new People Director. Ruth will join GTR in November and brings to the role a powerful combination of deep sector expertise, strategic insight into rail, and a genuine passion for building an inclusive and purpose-driven organisational culture. Ruth’s deep understanding of railway challenges and […]
Alstom celebrates Scottish rail depot’s 150th birthday with unique locomotive lineup
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has opened its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public for the first time in 25 years to celebrate the historic depot’s 150th anniversary – Polmadie 150. Located around two miles south-east of Glasgow Central railway station, the Alstom facility is currently the main base of the iconic Caledonian […]
Scotland welcomes ‘Inspiration’ train celebrating 200 years of the railway
A special exhibition train, celebrating 200 years of the railway, has arrived at Glasgow Central Station today (Saturday 11 October), marking the start of the Scottish leg of its nationwide tour. Named Inspiration, the train features four themed carriages that take visitors on a journey through rail history, future innovation and local stories. It’s part […]
New lifts improve passengers’ access to trains at Warwick station
Warwick passengers now have easier than ever access to train travel thanks to new lifts which have opened at the town’s main station. The lifts, which connect to the station’s subway and provide step-free access between platforms 1 and 2, opened to passengers today (10 October). Network Rail, and its contractor Murphy, have been on […]
Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services
The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either […]
“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health
Gen Z are keeping quiet about their mental health – far more than their parents or grandparents. New research from Network Rail released to mark World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October 2025), reveals 78% of Gen Z (18–29-year-olds) have found it hard to open up, compared with 31% of Baby Boomers (61–79-year-olds), debunking the […]
Passengers reminded to plan ahead and check before they travel this half-term as railway closes between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work
Southeastern and Southern passengers are being reminded to plan ahead this October half-term if travelling on the Hastings line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings. Passengers travelling between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and between Bexhill and Hastings are advised to plan ahead as a major programme of improvement work takes place […]
Lumo celebrates National Customer Service Week with exclusive competition fronted by Glasgow star
North-East based rail operator Lumo, a national leader in customer service, has teamed up with the Glasgow star Bev Lyons to launch an exciting social media competition to mark the annual National Customer Service Week. The celebration of the vital role of customer service in organisations is held during the first full week of October each year. […]
Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard
Half of rail operators will be publicly owned from next week, forming the backbone of improved passenger services under Great British Railways (GBR), when services operated by Greater Anglia transfer on Sunday (12 October). Greater Anglia’s services will become the third to enter public ownership under the Government’s Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act, marking another […]