This July, the Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) will be hosting its summer Diesel Gala.
Category: Rail News
Northern opens doors to Heaton TrainCare Centre to celebrate 150 years
Northern is inviting members of the public to step behind the scenes at one of Britain’s longest-serving train care facilities with a special charity open day, taking place at Heaton TrainCare Centre in Newcastle on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025. In September, Heaton Traincare Centre will mark a significant milestone: 150 years since […]
Summer work will protect the iconic railway through Folkestone Warren
Network Rail will be carrying out essential work this summer to protect the Folkestone Warren and secure the railway line that runs through it. The sea defences below the railway line at Folkestone Warren will be strengthened with 18,000 tonnes of rock armour that will be brought in by barge. The footpath along the beach […]
VTG Rail appoints new head of sales and marketing
Private rail freight wagon hire company VTG Rail UK has appointed Matt Hannant as its head of sales and marketing. Matt takes over the role from Marc Hurn, who was promoted to become the company’s managing director in April. Matt joins VTG from previous sales and marketing director roles in the water and lighting sectors. […]
Shareholders vote in favour of a radical organisational restructure for the Severn Valley Railway
On 21 June, Severn Valley Railway (SVR) shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of a special resolution authorising the company’s conversion into a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS). The resolution required the support of at least 75% of voting shareholders in order for this first part of the railway’s organisational restructure to go ahead. The company […]