An application by Alliance Rail for a service to London Waterloo that had been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has now been revisited.
Category: Rail News
North Yorkshire Moors Railway launches all-new Membership for 2026
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the launch of its all-new tiered membership packages for 2026, offering railway enthusiasts and local residents the opportunity to support the heritage railway whilst accessing a range of benefits. As a not-for-profit charitable organisation, the NYMR relies heavily on the dedication of its staff, volunteers and the […]
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 […]
HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station
The construction of an enormous deck that will help support the platforms at Birmingham’s new HS2 station has begun with the first of more than 556 concrete beams lifted into position. The huge horizontal beams – up to 34 metres long and weighing as much as 58 tonnes – will support the seven platforms being […]
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 […]