Avanti West Coast has introduced its new December timetable with an increase to services on its Liverpool route. Launched this week, the intercity operator’s new timetable is focused on enhancing connectivity to Liverpool, with customers travelling on this route now able to benefit from the option of two trains per hour throughout most of […]
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A lifetime of rail excellence
The rail industry is lucky enough to include thousands of staff who’ve served faithfully throughout their entire working lives. Many of those now reaching retirement age can boast decades of dedication and it’s not unheard of for employees to leave with 50 years or more under their belt. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours those who’ve […]
First of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains enters passenger service
The first of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year. Yesterday’s 1340 Plymouth-Penzance service was operated by 175001. It then operated the 1552 return service. GWR leased 26 Class 175 trains earlier this year as part of plans to rejuvenate its regional and […]
New low-cost train service launches linking Glasgow with North East and London
The all-electric train company Lumo has launched an affordable and reliable new service linking Glasgow directly with Falkirk, Edinburgh, the North East of England and London with great fanfare. Customers will be able to travel for as little as £33.10 between London and Glasgow, with tickets starting from an astonishing £10.90 between Newcastle and Glasgow. The low […]
Railway helps to deliver extra Christmas cheer in 200th anniversary year
New figures reveal that rail freight is playing an even bigger role in the run up to Christmas this year, bringing extra festive cheer to homes across Britain and cause for celebration in the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Freight trains are helping to deliver millions of festive goods, including Christmas crackers, puddings, mince pies, decorations, […]
Innovative M6 bridge slide helps HS2 cut traffic delays
Engineers working for the HS2 project claimed a UK-first over the weekend when they successfully slid an enormous 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 without closing the motorway – significantly reducing disruption to drivers. The 17 hour-long operation was the culmination of an epic three-stage process to assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of the […]
Engineering excellence applauded
One of the most prestigious accolades at the RailStaff Awards, the Rail Engineer of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional expertise and vision of the individuals whose work underpins the railway and drives it confidently into the future. The award recognises engineers who not only deliver technically outstanding projects, but whose influence helps shape best […]
Engineering excellence applauded
One of the most prestigious accolades at the RailStaff Awards, the Rail Engineer of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional expertise and vision of the individuals whose work underpins the railway and drives it confidently into the future. The award recognises engineers who not only deliver technically outstanding projects, but whose influence helps shape best […]
Grand Central launches first direct train from Seaham to London
Open access operator Grand Central has launched the first-ever direct services between Seaham and London, in a boost to the town’s regional connectivity. A celebration event took place at Seaham station today (Monday 15 December) to mark the historic occasion, attended by local MP Grahame Morris and other local councillors and businesses, who heralded the […]
Industry launches December 2025 timetable
The rail industry launched the biggest timetable change on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in more than a decade on Sunday 14 December, as part of a wider set of timetable changes across the network. The new timetable is the result of £4 billion invested on the ECML over the past ten years, including […]