Category: Stations

Spencer Rail Engineering to deliver new Cambridgeshire rail station

Multi-disciplinary engineering specialist Spencer Rail Engineering has begun design work to deliver a new railway station which is vital to the development of a growing community in Cambridgeshire. Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver the £28.5 million Waterbeach station project, on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The new station will meet the […]

Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need

South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have unveiled ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, signposting to local and national mental health services. Hub of Hope is provided by Chasing the Stigma, one of the UK’s largest mental health charities. The signs at Mortlake station are designed to help those using the station who […]

Hundreds of upgraded CCTV cameras set to watch over TPE stations

TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out one of its biggest-ever security upgrades, with more than 600 new high-definition cameras being installed across its stations. The £4.4 million investment will deliver sharper images, wider coverage, and faster access to footage – helping staff and police respond to incidents more effectively and giving customers extra peace of […]

Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail makes major upgrades

Train services into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades near Queenstown Road. The work will improve safety and reliability on one of the country’s busiest railways. More than 350 engineers will renew track, switches and crossings, and conductor […]

Mural unveiled at Birmingham International station as part of White Ribbon Day

A mural designed to raise awareness for a campaign to prevent male violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Birmingham International station. To mark White Ribbon Day (25 November), Avanti West Coast worked in collaboration with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and the White Ribbon charity to commission the artwork which […]

TPE driver honoured for life-saving intervention at Redcar station

A TransPennine Express (TPE) driver has been praised for his quick thinking and bravery after assisting a person in need at Redcar station in 2024. Simon Kirk, a driver based at York, has been awarded a British Transport Police (BTP) Divisional Commander’s Commendation at a ceremony in Birmingham for recognition of his actions. While arriving […]

Deaf passengers help Thameslink and Great Northern overcome barriers to travel

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Great Northern and Thameslink trains, took deaf passengers from Cambridge on a return trip to Stevenage to gain feedback on what needs to be done to make independent travel easier. Accessibility Improvement Manager Vincent Duffy joined five members of the Cambridge Deaf Association and their interpreters, its CEO Andrew […]

Railway 200 exhibition train visits West Somerset Railway

Railway 200’s family-friendly exhibition train will be on static display at Bishops Lydeard station on the West Somerset Railway between 24-29 November. The train, called ‘Inspiration’, is touring Britain as part of the national celebration of 200 years of the modern railway. Co-curated with the National Railway Museum it comprises four eye-catching carriages: Admission to […]

Nottinghamshire station drainage to affect passenger journeys this weekend

Drainage improvement work at Lowdham station will affect passenger services between Nottingham and Lincoln on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November. Network Rail will be installing 400 metres of drainage pipe and 16 water management chambers at the station, replacing equipment which is now life expired. The project – an investment of about £300,000 – […]