The government has unveiled a new Accessibility Roadmap aimed at removing long-standing barriers for disabled passengers on Britain’s railways. Announced by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, the initiative sets out practical steps to improve accessibility ahead of the creation of Great British Railways, with a focus on delivering real, measurable change across the network. Rail […]
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Michael Morpurgo and War Horse ‘Joey’ honoured by Great Western Railway
Joey, the star of the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, made a rare off-stage appearance at London Paddington today as Great Western Railway (GWR) named a train after him and his creator, Michael Morpurgo. Commuters at Paddington station watched in awe as the astonishing life-sized horse, Joey – created by Handspring Puppet Company – […]
Railway closure in South West Wales this weekend for major signalling upgrade
Buses will replace trains from Friday 31 October through the weekend between Carmarthen and Swansea as Network Rail switches the route over to new safer and more efficient digital technology Rail passengers are advised that the railway will be closed between Carmarthen and Swansea on Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November, while […]
TfW to welcome Railway 200’s ‘Inspiration’ Exhibition train to Llandudno
Transport for Wales will be hosting Railway 200’s flagship exhibition train, Inspiration, at Llandudno station from 15–18 November 2025. This unique event marks Wales’ only stop on the train’s nationwide tour celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway this year. Railway 200 is a national bicentenary programme that honours the railway’s rich history while […]
Greater Anglia issues travel advice for Christmas and New Year
Rail passengers are reminded to check before they travel this Christmas and New Year, so they are aware of earlier last train times on Christmas Eve, and timetable changes due to bank holidays and engineering works. London Liverpool Street station will be closed for eight days while Network Rail continues to work to replace the ageing roof […]
Birmingham stations gear up for the festive season
Birmingham’s famous German Christmas market opens this weekend, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to use the train to visit it in the build up to Christmas. The annual attraction is a firm favourite in the city’s calendar of events, drawing millions of visitors each year. Birmingham New Street – along with Birmingham Moor […]
Lumo owner bids to turbo-charge UK rail with new routes
FirstGroup plc plans to expand its open access rail operations through its successful Lumo business, boosting connectivity, improving UK productivity and passenger choice across the UK. The expansion aims to replicate the success of Lumo’s Edinburgh to London service in driving material growth on the East Coast Main Line. Lumo operates without government subsidy and […]
10 new Elizabeth line trains start production to support growth, as new data shows how the hugely popular railway has boosted the economy
Elizabeth line customers are closer to getting more brand new trains, as construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 to be introduced to the network. These new trains are being built in the East Midlands to support both growing demand for the hugely popular line and the government’s growth agenda. Since opening […]
New mural at London Waterloo celebrates 200 years of railway romance
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail launched a new mural at London Waterloo on Friday (24 October) as a lasting commemoration for Railway 200 at Britain’s largest station. ‘200 Years of Romance’ was created by artist Patricio Forrester, the founder of Artmongers, who are known for their work composing public murals. To create the […]
Sutton station lifts renewed and back in action for passengers
Southern and Thameslink passengers at one of south London’s most important interchange stations can once again enjoy step-free access between platforms and the station concourse now Network Rail has finished replacing unreliable 24-year-old lifts. Lifts at Sutton station are essential for wheelchair users, elderly people, parents with children in buggies and others with heavy luggage. […]