Island Line services between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin resumed this morning (17 November) following a mix of full and partial closures over the past month. During this time, engineers replaced the rail between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde St John’s Road, through Ryde Tunnel. Conditions in Ryde Tunnel are some of the most extreme in […]
Category: UK
East Kilbride–Glasgow line just weeks away from electric trains
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow are just weeks away from experiencing the benefits of a cleaner, quieter and more reliable railway, as the electrification of the line enters its final phase. With only one month to go until electric trains begin running on the route, teams across Network Rail and industry partners are […]
Rail industry to expand eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard
The rail industry has today (17 November) announced the expansion of the eligibility criteria and simplification of the application process for the Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC), a major step forward in its commitment to make Britain’s rail network more accessible and customer-focused. The DPRC, which offers a third off rail travel for cardholders and one […]
ScotRail celebrates Scottish Careers Week with a focus on early careers
As part of Scottish Careers Week (10–14 November), ScotRail is celebrating its largest-ever apprentice and graduate intake and showcasing the wide range of career opportunities now available across Scotland’s Railway. On Thursday, 13 November, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, visited ScotRail’s Shields Depot in Glasgow to meet apprentices and graduates, hear about […]
ScotRail celebrates Scottish Careers Week with a focus on early careers
As part of Scottish Careers Week (10–14 November), ScotRail is celebrating its largest-ever apprentice and graduate intake and showcasing the wide range of career opportunities now available across Scotland’s Railway. On Thursday, 13 November, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, visited ScotRail’s Shields Depot in Glasgow to meet apprentices and graduates, hear about […]
Passengers advised to check before travelling ahead of Storm Claudia
Passengers are advised to check before they travel today (Friday 14 November) and throughout the weekend as Storm Claudia is expected to bring significant heavy rain to the south west. Parts of Network Rail’s Western route are likely to see unusually high rainfall totals, particularly in Gloucestershire, around Newbury, and towards Oxford. These areas are […]
Plan ahead for festive season travel says Rail Delivery Group
As the festive season gets underway, rail passengers are being encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas travel, with advance tickets now on sale for dates throughout the festive period and into the New Year. Although passenger numbers tend to dip during this time compared to the rest of the year, making it a key window […]
Industry-leading safety training centre hits 10,000 visitors
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) TRUST centre, the first purpose-built rail safety centre of its kind in the North of England, has now surpassed 10,000 visitors. Launched in Huddersfield in 2023, the facility enables rail workers to experience real life safety-critical scenarios in a safe environment that offers a platform for discussion and an opportunity […]