Essential engineering work to ensure a Victorian-era tunnel remains safe will result in a reduced tram service on the Bury line this weekend. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run between Crumpsall and Bury on Saturday (May 10) or between Whitefield and Bury on Sunday (May […]
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Multi-million-pound bridge replacement to begin next week in Bedfordshire
Harlington station is set to go through a significant transformation as work begins to replace its ageing footbridge with a modern structure designed to last for 120 years. The project represents a £7.9 million investment that will enhance reliability and safety for passengers for years to come. The new footbridge will replace decades-old infrastructure, making […]
LNER declares 22 May “225 Day” to celebrate its Intercity stalwarts
Trains which have carried generations of customers across millions of miles of railway are set to be celebrated by LNER. Nearly 40 years ago, InterCity 225 trains were introduced on the East Coast Main Line following electrification of the route. The trains currently work alongside the LNER Azuma fleet, having originally complemented the famous Intercity […]
Network Rail completes repairs following landslip at Three Bridges
A programme of repairs to an embankment supporting the busy Brighton Main Line has been finished. Network Rail has successfully completed emergency embankment repairs on the Brighton Main Line near Three Bridges, following a landslip in late January. The repairs have permanently stabilised the embankment, ensuring the safety and resilience of the railway. Maintenance teams […]
Hull Trains to use London St Pancras International during digital signalling upgrades
Hull Trains services will run to and from London St Pancras International later this month, as engineering work takes place on a stretch of the East Coast Main Line north of King’s Cross. Network Rail teams will be carrying out significant upgrades on the East Coast Main Line on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May […]
Volunteers celebrate Bentham station’s 175th anniversary
Volunteers working to make improvements for Northern customers at a station in Yorkshire came together to celebrate the 175th anniversary of its opening. Passengers have been travelling to and from Bentham station since it opened in May 1850 and it remains a popular stop on the scenic Bentham Line, which runs between Leeds and Morecambe. […]
Minimum age for train drivers lowered to 18
Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December, offering skilled roles, valuable experience, and long-term career […]