The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will remain closed for at least another 10 days while teams recover the derailed train and begin repairs to the railway. Customers travelling next week, and in the weeks ahead, are advised to check before they travel and, where possible, use alternative train services via Brighton. Rail replacement […]
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Week-long rail disruption expected following Wickford derailment
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 […]
TPE reveals excuses heard from passengers travelling without a valid ticket
From blaming a twin brother to eating the evidence, TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed some of the more unusual excuses its revenue protection team has heard from passengers travelling without a valid ticket. Among them was a passenger caught using a child ticket for the second time. After being reminded they had already received a […]
Customers advised to check before travelling as new amber weather warning issued
Great Western Railway and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate today (Thursday 13 August), with temperatures anticipated to be higher in the amber warning area than during July’s heatwave. Customers can travel as normal, although they are advised to check their specific journey before travel and to carry […]
EMR to step up Intercity timetable following improved service stability
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to step up its Intercity timetable from Monday 31 August, increasing the number of services it operates following recent train availability challenges. The decision follows the implementation of a temporary reduced timetable on 20 July, which was introduced after the performance of Hitachi Rail’s […]
EMR to step up Intercity timetable following improved service stability
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to step up its Intercity timetable from Monday 31 August, increasing the number of services it operates following recent train availability challenges. The decision follows the implementation of a temporary reduced timetable on 20 July, which was introduced after the performance of Hitachi Rail’s […]
GWR installs Short-Story Dispensers to keep kids reading through summer
Great Western Railway (GWR) has today introduced Short-Story Dispensers at key stations across its network, encouraging children to continue reading throughout the summer holidays. At the click of a button, the dispensers will print a variety of folklores for free. They will share stories from Line to Legend Land, a collection of much-loved myths and […]
TRU takes next step in Huddersfield station transformation
Customers will soon benefit from a more reliable, accessible and greener railway as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) takes another significant step towards the transformation of Huddersfield station and the wider railway this autumn. From Saturday 19 September until Sunday 4 October 2026, engineers will be working around the clock to deliver a significant package […]
Major bank holiday investment in historical railway bridge
An £800,000 investment in Brotherton bridge near Knottingley will be carried out over the August bank holiday weekend, affecting some passenger journeys. The bridge has carried trains across the River Aire since the mid-19th century. Originally built as a tubular railway bridge during the Victorian era, its superstructure was replaced in 1903 with the steel […]
Alfreton Tunnel track renewal completed
Network Rail has successfully completed a track renewal project at Alfreton Tunnel, helping to deliver smoother and more reliable journeys for passenger and freight services between Sheffield and Nottingham. Engineers worked over the weekend of 8 and 9 August to renew nearly half a kilometre of track through the Derbyshire tunnel as part of ongoing […]