Rail passengers planning to travel through Wickford are being advised by Network Rail and Greater Anglia to expect disruption to train services for at least a week and to only travel on this route if their journey is essential. Following the derailment of one carriage of a Greater Anglia train and extensive damage to one […]
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Passengers warned of ongoing disruption after Stourbridge fire
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after a major fire near the railway between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley closes part of the Snow Hill Lines. The fire has affected around 500 acres and led to multiple exclusion zones being put in place. Network Rail teams secured access to the railway on […]
Lewes derailment: investigation continues
The investigation into yesterday’s train derailment near Lewes is continuing, with specialist teams assessing damage to the railway infrastructure and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) working to establish what caused the incident. A Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed just north of Lewes station at approximately 3.55pm on 13 August. Three carriages […]
Eurostar introduces first ERTMS-equipped e300 train into service following ERA approval
Eurostar has received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS onboard system into service. The first commercial journey of an ERTMS-equipped e300 train took place on Friday July 17th 2026. The authorisation, which came on 6 July, marks a major milestone in the […]
Train companies and police ramp up efforts to keep public safe through summer
Rail companies and the British Transport Police have stepped up visible patrols and measures to protect the travelling public during a ‘week of action’ in August as emerges that incidents of trespassing and anti-social behaviour the railway have risen by up to 39% in just six months. Anti-social behaviour incidents on the railway in Sussex […]
Train companies and police ramp up efforts to keep public safe through summer
Rail companies and the British Transport Police have stepped up visible patrols and measures to protect the travelling public during a ‘week of action’ in August as emerges that incidents of trespassing and anti-social behaviour the railway have risen by up to 39% in just six months. Anti-social behaviour incidents on the railway in Sussex […]
HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
HS2 has unveiled its first six completed platforms on the railway in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London. The underground platforms will be served by HS2’s fleet of new high-speed trains, taking passengers between the capital and the West Midlands, as well as destinations further north via the West Coast […]
HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
HS2 has unveiled its first six completed platforms on the railway in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London. The underground platforms will be served by HS2’s fleet of new high-speed trains, taking passengers between the capital and the West Midlands, as well as destinations further north via the West Coast […]
RailStaff Awards 2026: a star host for rail’s biggest celebration
The countdown has officially begun for the RailStaff Awards 2026 and there’s not much longer to wait before the industry comes together for its biggest celebration. On Thursday 26 November, Birmingham’s NEC will welcome rail professionals from across the country for an evening dedicated to recognising the inspirational individuals and teams who make our network […]