The Great Central Railway has announced its headline visitor for its Autumn Steam Gala.
Category: Rail News
Northern praised for ‘outstanding commitment’ to supporting people who have served in the military
The train operator employs hundreds of people who have previously worked in the military or currently serve as reservists, putting their skills and experience to use in a wide range of roles. To recognise its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has presented Northern with the Gold Employer Recognition […]
South Eastern Railway and Thameslink issue early notice of major engineering work through Dartford next year
Rail passengers in south east London and Kent are being advised of major engineering work in the Dartford area over the February half-term next year, which will mean buses replace trains between Gravesend, Dartford, Slade Green, Barnehurst and Crayford. Dartford Junction is one of the busiest railway junctions in Kent and supports tens of thousands […]
Copper cable theft highlights need for dedicated railway security, says expert
In the wake of major disruption caused by cable theft on the Eurostar line, smarter security specialists Land Sheriffs are highlighting the need for dedicated security to keep the railways operational and safe. At the end of June, 600 metres of copper cables were stolen overnight from tracks used by the Eurostar near Lille in […]
Rail Minister celebrates first ‘no signals’ commuter railway
Rail Minister Lord Hendy today celebrated the recent achievement of the Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ becoming the country’s first commuter railway to operate without signals at the side of the track. Lord Hendy saw the technology involved with digital in-cab signalling at first hand in a cab ride from Moorgate to Finsbury Park. The […]