TransPennine Express has unveiled newly refurbished staff facilities at Dewsbury station, giving a new lease of life to a long-unused part of the station. Transformed by an investment of more than £80,000, the first-floor space, once home to a dance studio, now includes a bright staff breakroom, a station manager’s office and two additional rooms […]
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New GWR timetable set to unlock economic growth across the South West and Wales
New services launch this may, and a new station later this summer, taking the number of destinations served by Great Western Railway (GWR) to 200 for the first time. Great Western Railway’s new timetable, launching from Sunday 17 May, represents one of the most significant expansions of rail connectivity across the South West and Wales […]
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 […]
Annual performance statistics show c2c is top of the TOCs
Rail operator c2c Railway has announced its annual performance statistics for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, and the results put the train operating company top of the industry charts for service punctuality and reliability. The latest annual Railway Performance statistics, collated and published by Network Rail, show that c2c is the number one […]
First Rail announces new team to lead operation of the London Overground
First Rail London has announced its new management team that has today (May 3) begun operating the London Overground on behalf of Transport for London (TfL). Heading up the team as managing director is David Statham, currently the commercial director for First Rail. He is leading the new team responsible for running the network on […]
Contracts signed to reopen Portishead Line
One of the most-anticipated rail projects in the south west took a major step forward this morning, as contracts worth £200 million were signed at Bristol Temple Meads to deliver two brand new stations and reinstate the Portishead railway line closed to passengers since 1964. Three contracts have been awarded to deliver the project. Morgan […]
Management of London Paddington brought under single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail Western (NR) are bringing the leadership of the flagship London Paddington station under a single team as part of a series of moves designed to bring track and train closer together for the benefit of customers. Lauren Clancy has been appointed in the newly-created role of integrated station […]
South Western Railway assists with Guide Dog puppy training
A new cohort of puppies has completed an important stage of their training at Basingstoke station, as South Western Railway (SWR) and Guide Dogs continue their partnership to support people with sight loss. Ahead of International Guide Dog Day (Wednesday 29 April), the young trainees spent a morning at one of SWR’s busiest hubs, experiencing […]
London Northwestern Railway honours Bedford’s historical roots with train naming
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has named one of its trains in honour of Bedford’s historical roots, following a competition with a local college. The train, which operates on the Marston Vale Line between Bletchley and Bedford, has been named ‘Brickfield Breeze’. The competition was held in partnership with Kimberley College, Bedford, where students were encouraged […]
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 […]