Alstom is supporting Teams4U (T4U) with its nationwide shoebox appeal this Christmas, which is providing gifts and essentials to vulnerable children in Moldova. Staff at the train manufacturer’s historic Litchurch Lane Works in Derby offered the charity space in B shop – one of the site’s vast workshops – where public donations were dropped off, […]
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Major progress on projects this Christmas and new year
Christmas and early 2026 will see major strides made on projects in Network Rail’s North & East route – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season. Much of the Christmas work will be done when trains are not running but passengers are advised to check all parts of their journey before travelling. […]
Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail carry out major upgrades
Train services into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades near Queenstown Road The work will improve safety and reliability on one of the country’s busiest railways. More than 350 engineers will renew track, switches and crossings, and conductor […]
Railway in the West Midlands and Chilterns open over Christmas period – but check before you travel
The majority of trains across the West Midlands and on the Chiltern main line will run as normal this Christmas – but passengers should still check before they travel as some journeys will be affected by planned work. Maintenance and HS2-related work will take place over Christmas and the New Year, but with limited impact […]
South Western Railway boosts commuter capacity as 30th Arterio train enters service
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) today announced a major milestone in the Arterio fleet rollout programme, with the 30th Arterio diagram entering service. The 30 Arterios are now operating over 390 daily services, transforming journeys for tens of thousands of customers. The new fleet is now serving all 96 stations on SWR’s suburban network including Ascot, Barnes, Earlsfield, Feltham, Guilford, Hampton Court, Hounslow, Kingston, Putney, Reading, Richmond, Surbiton, Twickenham, Wimbledon and […]
Work to make Wandsworth Town fully accessible to start in February 2026
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) will begin work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station in south west London fully step free, improving access for passengers with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage. The station, which sits between Clapham Junction and Putney, on the SWR route will become […]
Thousands turn out for three days of Railway 200 celebrations at Southampton Central
MORE than 2,000 visitors flocked to Southampton Central this week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Britain’s railway. South Western Railway (SWR) were honoured to host the Railway 200 Inspiration train between Sunday 14 and Tuesday 16 December when it visited the flagship station, itself a hotbed of railway history. Curated in partnership with the National […]
Hereward Line’s first Poetry Train celebrates Railway 200 and the Fens
A unique cultural event brought poetry to the railway as a special train journey from Peterborough to Ely delighted passengers with live readings inspired by Railway 200, the Fens, and the surrounding landscape. Organised by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), the event was the first of its kind in the region, combining travel, history […]
The rail freight teams working behind the scenes to deliver Christmas across Wales and Borders route
If Network Rail did Christmas adverts, this would be ours. Join us for a festive look behind the scenes at Wentloog, where rail freight helps keep shelves stocked, supports Welsh industry and cuts congestion at the busiest time of year. Rail freight is a major and complex logistical operation, bringing together infrastructure managers, freight operators, […]