A long serving Metro driver has spoken of his pride after getting the honour of driving the last old train on the network. Richard Turner was handed the task of driving the Class 599 on its final guaranteed runs in customer service, which took place on Friday 26 June. Richard, 57, of Newcastle, drove it […]
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Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather
The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]
Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather
The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]
Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June. Rail users have already been urged to only make necessary journeys on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, to, from or within the current red weather warning zone for extreme heat in parts […]
Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June. Rail users have already been urged to only make necessary journeys on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, to, from or within the current red weather warning zone for extreme heat in parts […]
Communities invited to celebrate their new railway stations as passenger numbers revealed
More than 130,000 passengers have already used the new stations on the Camp Hill line since opening their doors to the public in April new figures have revealed. And almost 42,000 trips have been taken through Willenhall and Darlaston Stations in the three months since opening. For the first time in decades residents and businesses […]
RAIB Investigation Update: Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow
At around 17:15 on Friday 19 June 2026, train 1H46, the 16:40 East Midlands Railway service from Corby to London St Pancras, collided with train 1B67, the 15:50 service from Nottingham to London St Pancras, also operated by East Midlands Railway. The collision took place on Network Rail’s Midland Main Line approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Bedford […]
Amey brings students together for national STEM finale to inspire future female engineers
Amey marked International Women in Engineering Day by bringing together students from across the UK for the final of its We Solve It STEM initiative, aimed at inspiring girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. The national finale, took place in Birmingham on 23 June, uniting the winners of a series of regional […]
Scotland’s railway gets ready for rising temperatures
Scotland’s railway is preparing for hot weather this week, with highs of up to 32°C expected, potentially setting a new June record. From Tuesday, temperatures will rise into the high 20s and are likely to exceed 30°C by Thursday. Thunderstorms are also forecast later that day, bringing lightning, heavy rain and strong winds. While the Met Office has issued […]
Frontline workers report rising stress and sleep disruption linked to customer aggression
More than four in five (86%) frontline workers in the UK say customer abuse has caused them stress or anxiety. That’s according to new research from HALOS, a body-worn camera company. The findings suggest the impact often lasts far beyond the incident itself, following them home, disrupting their sleep and changing the way they interact […]