The final episode of an award-winning series of documentaries about the roll out of East Midlands Railway s Aurora fleet has now been released.
Category: Rolling Stock
Iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ 2026 tour dates announced
The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the most famous steam engine in the world, Flying Scotsman. First entering service in 1923, Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour. Owned by the National Railway […]
Iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ 2026 tour dates announced
The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the most famous steam engine in the world, Flying Scotsman. First entering service in 1923, Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour. Owned by the National Railway […]
Severe disruption prompts ‘Do Not Travel’ advice in South-East England
Passengers across south-east England have been advised not to travel this morning after multiple incidents caused widespread disruption to rail services operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express issued warnings of severe delays and cancellations following a train derailment at Selhurst Depot in south-east London and a separate signalling […]
Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier on LNER services
Customers travelling with LNER will find it easier to locate an available seat or wheelchair space, thanks to new smart sensors being introduced across the Azuma fleet. Following a successful trial, LNER is installing more than 36,000 ‘SeatSense’ sensors. The small devices will be fitted above all seats and wheelchair spaces and will detect and […]
SVR and Vale of Rheidol Railways announce two-year steam locomotive exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]
SVR and Vale of Rheidol Railways announce two-year steam locomotive exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]