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South Yorkshire upgrades to impact Northern and CrossCountry services for two weekends

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May 6, 2026
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Train services in South and West Yorkshire will be disrupted over the next two weekends because of engineering work at Swinton near Rotherham.

Most train services will run as normal during May bank holidays

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April 18, 2026
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The early and late May bank holidays will see most of Britain’s passenger and freight services running as normal, with a few exceptions.

UK TransPennine Upgrade puts focus on freight

Simon Walton
April 1, 2026
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More paths, and not just for passengers. Work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) continues to gather pace. A new phase of engineering activity is…

West Yorkshire railway improvements – consultation period extended

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March 31, 2026
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A public consultation on proposed improvements to the railway in West Yorkshire has been extended to allow more time for feedback.

Steam locomotive makes move from Lancashire to Yorkshire

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March 19, 2026
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A 2-foot gauge steam locomotive is returning to its home in Leeds after a 12-year stay at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Lancashire.

Passengers save millions as rail fare freeze starts

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March 2, 2026
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The UK Government says that passengers are now benefitting from the freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years. It is expected…

Special train to travel into Doncaster works

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January 21, 2026
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On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.

Faster train services for Yorkshire and North East as new plans announced

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January 14, 2026
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Major new Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been launched, which should boost services across Yorkshire and the North East.

Christmas toy run brings smiles to children in Leeds hospital

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December 25, 2025
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Railway staff visited Leeds Children’s Hospital on Monday, 22nd December, to meet the young patients and hand out Chirstmas gifts.

35 local organisations receive grants from Transpennine Route Upgrade

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December 24, 2025
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Thirty-five local organisations along the TransPennine route have benefitted from grants from the Transpennine Route Upgrade Community Fund.