Oulton Broad North railway station signal box, an iconic piece of railway infrastructure and familiarlandmark to both rail and road users is to be preserved for future generations following a majorovernight exercise to relocate it to a nearby museum. In the early hours of Sunday, 8 June, volunteers from Network Rail, the Wherry Lines Community […]
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Politicians in the North are to draw up a blueprint for how rail services in the region can be improved and an accessible, reliable and modern railway system put in place.
A meeting of Transport for the North’s Rail North Committee (Tuesday 10 June) in Bradford heard that government plans for rail reform offered a huge chance to align the railway to local priorities, such as housing, and to simplify ticketing. Politicians in the North are to draw up a blueprint for how rail services in […]
New EMR Accessibility Maps help customers navigate stations easier
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has created a new series of Accessibility Maps to help customers get around its stations. The maps offer detailed, user-friendly information about station facilities and accessible features, helping customers with additional needs plan their journeys with greater confidence. They were developed using feedback from members of EMR’s Accessibility Panel – a […]
Amey becomes patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance, championing opportunities across infrastructure
Amey has proudly announced its patronage of the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and social mobility across the UK’s infrastructure sector. Founded in 2017, the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance promotes equity and accessibility in apprenticeships and skills development. As a Patron, Amey will collaborate with the Alliance […]
Wherry Lines CRP and Greater Anglia celebrate Community Rail Partnership’s 25th anniversary
The Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event run in conjunction with its local train operator, key partner and core funder, Greater Anglia. Friday 6 June saw guests enjoy a trip on all three Wherry Lines routes between Norwich and Great Yarmouth and Norwich and Lowestoft, on one […]
Passengers advised of rail improvement work affecting Midland Main Line journeys over several weekends
A range of rail improvement projects will be carried out during a series of weekend engineering work affecting London journeys on the Midland Main Line. Passengers are advised to plan ahead as journeys will take longer than usual because of the planned upgrades between Kettering and Leicester. The improvements – taking place on six consecutive […]
Proud to serve – LNER takes Coldstream Guards home for their 375th anniversary celebrations
LNER welcomed one hundred Coldstream Guards onboard its 07:00 service from London King’s Cross this morning (Tuesday 10 June 2025). Dressed in their iconic scarlet tunic and bearskin uniform, the soldiers marched through the station and boarded the train to make a very special journey to their hometown of Berwick-upon-Tweed, to celebrate the regiment’s 375th anniversary. […]
Northern engineers bring old train ‘back to life’ for schoolchildren
Engineers working for Northern have brought an old train back to life for a group of schoolchildren, so they can learn about the railways and take turns pretending to drive. The Pacer train was donated to The Dales School in Blyth and lifted onto a short section of track, after it was taken out of […]