GB Railfreight (GBRf), a leading UK transporter of goods for businesses and consumers, has announced that it will haul the Britannic Explorer, a new Belmond train and the first luxury sleeper service to journey across England and Wales. Under a new long-term partnership, GBRf will serve as the rail freight provider for the Britannic Explorer, […]
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30-day closure of Huddersfield Station will transform rail travel across the North
As part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Huddersfield Station will undergo a major transformation this autumn with a 30-day full station closure taking place from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025. This essential closure marks a significant step forward in delivering faster, greener and more reliable train services across the North, […]
Journeys to be affected by flood works in South Gloucestershire
Great Western Railway services will be affected by rail improvement work in the Chipping Sodbury area affecting trains between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. Network Rail will carry out tunnel drainage alongside work to lift the track level which will affect train services from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 July, and on Sunday 20 July. In […]
Passengers invited to find out more ahead of major Stockport bridge rebuild
A £20 million investment in the Greek Street bridge will close the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks this August. Network Rail is inviting passengers and the Stockport community to an information event where they can find out how their journeys will be affected during the work, which takes place […]
Publicly-owned operators in West Yorkshire announce trial to improve travel for blind people
Publicly-owned train operators serving West Yorkshire are working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Network Rail on a trial to improve the travel experience for residents who have a blind person’s travel pass. The pass provides free rail travel for blind people on all LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Express services in the region, as part […]
‘Do not travel’ warning issued by TPE after tree falls on the line
TransPennine Express is calling on customers not to travel on its services heading to and from Scotland on the West Coast Mainline after a tree fell onto the tracks earlier this morning. The tree came down near to Beattock in the early hours of Monday 30 June, completely blocking the line between Carlisle and Glasgow/Edinburgh. […]
Rail services revised in face of soaring temperatures
Passengers travelling on the Brighton Main Line are advised to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday. Network Rail, Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express, are advising passengers to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday this week, particularly on the sections of the Brighton Main Line where speed restrictions will be in place. […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
Northern unveils train artwork celebrating historic opening of the Northumberland Line
New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled by Northern. Featuring depictions of local landmarks including Seaton Delaval Hall, Blyth Beach Huts, and Woodhorn Colliery, the colourful vinyl was revealed during a ceremony at Ashington station earlier today. It also includes football fans […]