A complex nighttime conservation operation involving specialist teams, equipment and expertise from across the Science Museum Group has seen the historic locomotive Columbine return home to York after 26 years. Following an epic journey of more than 200 miles from its previous home at the Science Museum in London, Columbine has returned to the National […]
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July diversions between Norwich and Great Yarmouth as 80-year-old track replaced
On weekdays between Monday 6 July and Friday 17 July, railway engineers will be replacing 2km of old track on the single line near Berney Arms station, helping to boost long-term reliability. The work means that, during the affected weekdays, services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth that normally operate via Reedham will be diverted via […]
Railway improvement work to affect West Yorkshire services for two weekends
Track renewal, tunnel repairs and groundwork engineering will affect services in West Yorkshire over the weekends of 18-19 and 25-26 July. Passengers are advised that rail replacement buses will be in operation for some journeys because of improvement work in Menston and surrounding areas. New rails and sleepers will be installed along almost 1.9km of […]
ScotRail reinforces support for armed forces community
ScotRail has marked Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June) and strengthened its commitment to the armed forces community by becoming a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by organisations to ensure those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and […]
Long serving Metro driver ‘proud’ to drive last Class 599
A long serving Metro driver has spoken of his pride after getting the honour of driving the last old train on the network. Richard Turner was handed the task of driving the Class 599 on its final guaranteed runs in customer service, which took place on Friday 26 June. Richard, 57, of Newcastle, drove it […]
Bedford train collision – passenger services to resume on Monday 29 June as recovery work completed
Recovery and repair work at the site of the Bedford train collision has now been fully completed, with passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29 June. Passengers travelling today (Friday 26 June) are also reminded that a Met Office red weather warning for extreme heat is in force across […]
The double life of LNER driver Jamie Bond
Not only has Jamie got a licence to drive an LNER Azuma, he also spends time on his Majesty’s service, mixing his railway role with travelling the world as an Army Reservist. Jamie joined LNER in April 2025 as an apprentice train driver, qualifying in April this year. Before the railway, Jamie joined the Army at 18 and then […]
CAF Rail UK opens Manchester overhaul facility
CAF Rail UK has formally opened its new wheelset and bogie overhaul and refurbishment facility, strengthening the support it provides for train operators and rolling stock owners across the UK as the number of passenger trains manufactured by CAF continues to increase. Based in Lowry Park, Manchester, the CAF Overhaul Facility represents an investment by […]
Work ongoing to restore overhead lines near Glasgow Central
Network Rail is working to repair damage to overhead line equipment at Muirhouse, close to Glasgow Central, following a loss of power. As a result, services between Glasgow Central and Neilston, Newton, Cathcart Circle, Barrhead, Kilmarnock and East Kilbride are currently suspended. All other services, including those operating on the low-level lines, continue to run […]
Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather
The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]