A new cohort of puppies has completed an important stage of their training at Basingstoke station, as South Western Railway (SWR) and Guide Dogs continue their partnership to support people with sight loss. Ahead of International Guide Dog Day (Wednesday 29 April), the young trainees spent a morning at one of SWR’s busiest hubs, experiencing […]
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London Northwestern Railway honours Bedford’s historical roots with train naming
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has named one of its trains in honour of Bedford’s historical roots, following a competition with a local college. The train, which operates on the Marston Vale Line between Bletchley and Bedford, has been named ‘Brickfield Breeze’. The competition was held in partnership with Kimberley College, Bedford, where students were encouraged […]
HS2 to start work on new improved Saltley Viaduct
HS2 engineers are ready to start a major construction programme in Saltley, two miles northeast of Birmingham city centre, to facilitate the arrival of new high-speed rail services. Saltley Viaduct, which spans a 183-metre section of the B4114, will close to vehicles and pedestrians on 10th May 2026, ahead of a four-stage demolition programme. It […]
Popular ‘Folk on the Flitch Line’ music train event returns next month
People in Essex can travel to the sound of music during a special event on Sunday 3 May. The Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership has teamed up with train operator Greater Anglia to host ‘Folk on the Flitch Line’ – an evening of folk music on the Witham to Braintree line. There will […]
Official opening marks milestone for Harlington station project
An event has been held to mark the official opening of Harlington station’s new footbridge. The modern structure – designed to last 120 years – provides an upgraded, more durable connection improving the station experience for visitors while also making future maintenance more cost-effective and efficient. Network Rail installed the new bridge at the Thameslink […]
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Siemens partners with Aston community to adopt and transform local railway station
Siemens Mobility has become the first corporate partner of Community Rail Network to officially adopt a railway station, joining forces with the local community to transform Aston Station into a vibrant and welcoming hub for residents and visitors. The initiative brought together Siemens colleagues and local volunteers together for a station walkaround to identify environmental […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations. Early May (2-4 May): Anit Chandarana, Network Rail’s group director, System Operator, said: “There is no ‘right way’ to do major work on our railway, but bank holidays […]