From Saturday 17 October to Sunday 25 October, railway engineers will be replacing 1km of track that was severely flooded last year, helping to keep trains running safely and reliably for years to come. While work takes place, no trains will serve Hertford East, Ware, St Margarets, or Rye House stations, with rail replacement buses […]
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National Railway Museum launches search for young railway photographers
Young people from across the UK are being invited to capture their journeys and share their creativity as the National Railway Museum launches the third Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition. Open to UK residents aged 25 and under, the competition celebrates the next generation of photographic talent and encourages young people to explore […]
National Railway Museum launches search for young railway photographers
Young people from across the UK are being invited to capture their journeys and share their creativity as the National Railway Museum launches the third Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition. Open to UK residents aged 25 and under, the competition celebrates the next generation of photographic talent and encourages young people to explore […]
ScotRail passenger journeys top 48 million after bumper spring and summer
More than 48 million passenger journeys were made with ScotRail during a bumper spring and summer, as increasing numbers of people chose the train for work, leisure, and some of Scotland’s biggest events. A total of 48,419,573 journeys were recorded between 1 April and 30 September 2026 – an increase of more than 3.1 million, […]
Amey appointed to deliver systemwide integration for Northern Powerhouse Rail
Amey has secured a new contract with Network Rail to provide systemwide integration services for Phase One of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme, further strengthening its role in one of the UK’s most significant rail infrastructure programmes. Awarded through Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), the new Systemwide Integration contract will see […]
CrossCountry introduces additional Voyager trains to improve capacity
CrossCountry has today, Monday 12 October, announced plans to strengthen its long-distance fleet with the introduction of eight additional Voyager trains*, which will enter service in succession from early 2027. The additional trains, secured through collaboration between CrossCountry, Arriva, the Department for Transport, and rolling stock company Beacon, will provide additional capacity and greater resilience […]
Immersive learning space brings railway to life for Avanti West Coast staff
Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]
Immersive learning space brings railway to life for Avanti West Coast staff
Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]