The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a bold new ticketing and pricing structure for 2026, designed to make heritage rail travel more accessible, affordable, and family friendly than ever before. Launching from the start of the season on 28 March 2026, the new approach turns traditional holiday pricing on its head by introducing […]
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Railway through Dartford reopens following major half-term upgrade
The South Eastern Railway has successfully reopened the railway through Dartford after completing a significant upgrade programme carried out over the February half-term, with passengers thanked for their patience during this essential work Dartford Junction, the busiest railway junction in Kent, has undergone a £10 million renewal to improve long-term reliability for customers travelling between […]
Network Rail thanks passengers as ECML upgrades hit milestones
Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience following several weekends of significant improvement work on the East Coast Main Line, including successful testing of digital signalling equipment. Over the past two weekends, the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) has successfully completed a full programme of testing ahead of the introduction of digital in-cab signalling […]
Permanent Way Institution (PWI) formally changes name
The Permanent Way Institution (Incorporated) has formally changed its name to the Railway Engineering Institution (Incorporated), PWI becoming RailEI. This milestone marks an important evolution for the Institution, reflecting both the breadth of railway engineering disciplines it supports and its role as a modern, inclusive Professional Engineering Institution licensed by the UK Engineering Council. The […]
First trains return after nine-day Manchester Piccadilly track upgrades
Network Rail and its partner Central Rail Systems Alliance overhauled large sections of track and surrounding infrastructure across six lines between 14-22 February. During the nine-day closure, engineers replaced: The newly installed infrastructure updates track which was last replaced in the late 1980s. Impressive time-lapse footage released today (23 February) shows the sheer scale of […]
Famous Five chase mythical dragon in new GWR campaign
Great Western Railway (GWR) has launched a new campaign celebrating the myths and legends that have defined the South West and Wales for centuries with the Famous Five on a quest to track down a dragon spotted flying over the region. The 60-second film, directed by Oscar and BAFTA-winner Peter Baynton (The Boy, the Mole, […]
Embankment works due as part of Dorset railway upgrades
Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March. During this time, Network Rail engineers will be working to strengthen the embankments between Chetnole and Maiden Newton around the Evershot Tunnel. To do this, the team will be cutting through soil […]
First Mark 4 coaches saved for preservation
225 Preservation CIC has announced that it has reached an agreement with Beacon Rail to purchase two Mark 4 Pullman Open coaches for preservation. As part of InterCity 225 electric train sets they worked long-distance services out of London King’s Cross until withdrawal in November 2025. They have benefited from continuous investment over their life […]
ScotRail to tackle ticketless travel with new minimum fare
ScotRail is set to introduce a new minimum fare in a bid to educate and reduce the number of passengers who choose to travel without first buying a ticket. Fare evasion is estimated to cost Scotland’s Railway more than £11million each year and those who purposely board without a valid ticket will be charged a […]