To encourage travellers to slow down and travel safely, the UK’s largest train operator has partnered with award-winning comedian Diane Morgan to release its first-ever train safety film, Travel Safe with Diane Morgan. The video explores the inner dialogue most people have when trying to catch a train, including rushing through the station, which can […]
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GTR and Diane Morgan explore the UK’s most dangerous train habits
To encourage travellers to slow down and travel safely, the UK’s largest train operator has partnered with award-winning comedian Diane Morgan to release its first-ever train safety film, Travel Safe with Diane Morgan. The video explores the inner dialogue most people have when trying to catch a train, including rushing through the station, which can […]
TfL marks 20 years of ‘Baby on Board’ badges with new design
Transport for London (TfL) is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic ‘Baby on Board’ badge which has supported tens of thousands of customers since it launched. To mark the milestone, TfL is introducing a new badge option for those carrying multiple babies, with a new ‘Babies on Board’ badge. The brand-new ‘Babies on […]
TfL marks 20 years of ‘Baby on Board’ badges with new design
Transport for London (TfL) is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic ‘Baby on Board’ badge which has supported tens of thousands of customers since it launched. To mark the milestone, TfL is introducing a new badge option for those carrying multiple babies, with a new ‘Babies on Board’ badge. The brand-new ‘Babies on […]
Midway milestone reached in extensive railway upgrade programme
Passengers have been thanked for their patience at the midway point of an extensive programme of East Coast Main Line improvements. A range of upgrades are taking place between York and Newcastle over four weekends this month, and Sunday 15 March also included important digital signalling testing carried out in Hertfordshire. Over the next two […]
Vital upgrades will close mainline through Suffolk and Norfolk during April
Network Rail will be carrying out vital upgrades on the line between Ipswich and Norwich on some April weekends, as well as improving three level crossings for both passengers and road users. The works, which can only be done when trains aren’t running, are aimed at minimising the risk of faults that cause delays. They […]
July visitors
No doubt many of you will have seen that we have both Tornado and a Deltic visiting the railway in July. This is excellent news, both will be running together and drive experience days will be available. But take your time to look at other events available throughout the year. There seems to be something …
South Tyneside Metro line set for major renewal work
A busy section of Metro line serving South Tyneside is to undergo a programme of investment in overhead line. A total of 3,200 metres of new overhead wire will be installed during the project. The project will take place during a five-day major line closure between Pelaw and South Shields, Monday 13 April to Friday […]
South Tyneside Metro line set for major renewal work
A busy section of Metro line serving South Tyneside is to undergo a programme of investment in overhead line. A total of 3,200 metres of new overhead wire will be installed during the project. The project will take place during a five-day major line closure between Pelaw and South Shields, Monday 13 April to Friday […]
Disabled passengers report low accessibility in rail replacement services, says new study
Just 2.8% of surveyed disabled rail passengers say replacement services are fully accessible, according to new independent research published by Great British Rail Replacement (GBRR) on Disabled Access Day. Commissioned in 2025, the research reveals 30% of disabled passengers polled were left without a viable alternative when their train was cancelled or replaced, while two-thirds […]