Passengers are able to use Greater Anglia services on the Hertford East line again following a thorough clean-up operation and repairs to the railway infrastructure. The tracks at Rye House station were severely flooded on the afternoon of Wednesday 17 December because of a burst Thames Water sewer pipe nearby. Trains could not run through […]
Category: General Interest
The Watercress Line welcomes arrival of Class 150 Sprinter Unit into its running fleet
The Watercress Line in Hampshire has become the first heritage railway in the UK to take a Class 150 Sprinter Unit into its running fleet, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of modern railway heritage. The second-generation Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), numbered 150231, has been donated by rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook. Built in 1987, the Class 150 is part […]
Transport for Wales Graduate Scheme now open
Transport for Wales has 11 graduate opportunities available for ambitious individuals to be part of its journey to transform transport in Wales. Applications are now open for the 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering graduates the opportunity to shape the future of Welsh transport while building a rewarding career across both bus and rail. Successful […]
Seamless streaming for festive journeys with South Western Railway’s super Wi-Fi trial
Hundreds of passengers streaming festive movies, buying last-minute gifts or catching up with loved ones between London and the south of England this Christmas can now benefit from cutting-edge Wi-Fi as South Western Railway (SWR) kickstarts a new trial [20 December]. The publicly-owned operator is among the first in England to introduce satellite-powered Wi-Fi, showcasing the smart investments that nationalised rail companies can deliver to enhance passenger experience under Great British Railways. It follows the recent creation of Project Reach […]
New Metro fleet roll out reaches the halfway stage
One year on from the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train entering service, the target of having half of the fleet operating before the end of the year has now been achieved. It marks another significant milestone for the £362m project, which is transforming the Tyne and Wear Metro for customers and its workforce. […]
Railway in the West Midlands and Chilterns open over Christmas period – but check before you travel
The majority of trains across the West Midlands and on the Chiltern main line will run as normal this Christmas – but passengers should still check before they travel as some journeys will be affected by planned work. Maintenance and HS2-related work will take place over Christmas and the New Year, but with limited impact […]
South Western Railway boosts commuter capacity as 30th Arterio train enters service
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) today announced a major milestone in the Arterio fleet rollout programme, with the 30th Arterio diagram entering service. The 30 Arterios are now operating over 390 daily services, transforming journeys for tens of thousands of customers. The new fleet is now serving all 96 stations on SWR’s suburban network including Ascot, Barnes, Earlsfield, Feltham, Guilford, Hampton Court, Hounslow, Kingston, Putney, Reading, Richmond, Surbiton, Twickenham, Wimbledon and […]
Work to make Wandsworth Town fully accessible to start in February 2026
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) will begin work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station in south west London fully step free, improving access for passengers with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage. The station, which sits between Clapham Junction and Putney, on the SWR route will become […]
Thousands turn out for three days of Railway 200 celebrations at Southampton Central
MORE than 2,000 visitors flocked to Southampton Central this week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Britain’s railway. South Western Railway (SWR) were honoured to host the Railway 200 Inspiration train between Sunday 14 and Tuesday 16 December when it visited the flagship station, itself a hotbed of railway history. Curated in partnership with the National […]
Hereward Line’s first Poetry Train celebrates Railway 200 and the Fens
A unique cultural event brought poetry to the railway as a special train journey from Peterborough to Ely delighted passengers with live readings inspired by Railway 200, the Fens, and the surrounding landscape. Organised by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), the event was the first of its kind in the region, combining travel, history […]