ScotRail saw its busiest week of 2025 so far with almost two million people travelling by rail – largely thanks to Oasis at Murrayfield and the Edinburgh Festivals. Around 328,000 people travelled with ScotRail last Friday (8 August) – up 19 per cent compared with the same day last year – and 327,000 on Saturday, […]
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Road closures to take place at Surrey and Hampshire level crossings from September ahead of major railway upgrade during October half-term
For six weeks starting in late September, drivers using level crossings between Farncombe and Liss should be aware of upcoming road closures as engineers carry out critical upgrades on the railway. Nine level crossings in south west Surrey and north east Hampshire will be upgraded to improve safety for road users and support a more […]
Essential weekend bridge work to affect rail services between Maesteg and Bridgend
Network Rail Wales and Borders will be carrying out major refurbishment work on Coedtrehen bridge near Maesteg Road over the August bank holiday weekend. From 10pm on Friday 22 August until 5pm on Monday 25 August, our teams will be working around the clock to complete improvements to the bridge, including strengthening, painting, and resurfacing. As […]
October half-term to bring changes to train services in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire
During the October school holidays, Network Rail engineers carrying out a variety of improvements across the South Western Railway network, meaning that buses will replace trains in some places. While there is never a perfect time to close the railway, school holidays are typically much quieter with fewer people travelling, giving engineers an ideal window […]
Rail journeys affected by engineering work in Gloucestershire
Great Western Railway services will be affected by important rail improvement work taking place between Gloucester and Swindon in August. Network Rail plans to replace track on level crossings in the Kemble area and use the opportunity to carry out maintenance on a bridge. These works will impact services on this route from Tuesday 26 […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Engineering work to affect trains between Swindon and Gloucester
Network Rail will complete essential engineering work on the Golden Valley line later this month that will impact passengers between Swindon and Gloucester. Work will take place in several areas along the line from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 August. Rail, sleepers and ballast will be replaced at two sites between Swindon and Kemble and […]
Greater Anglia improves its Passenger Assist booking process
Train operator for the East of England, Greater Anglia, has become the first train operating company in the UK to introduce a new, streamlined booking process for disabled and older rail passengers requiring assistance. Passengers who prefer to pre-book assistance can now request assistance at the same time as booking rail tickets on the Greater […]
Avanti West Coast’s award-winning low-cost ticket extends to Chester
Avanti West Coast’s award-winning Superfare ticket has been extended to Chester, offering low-cost journeys to and from London. The new fare costing £21 for a single journey, which is available on direct Avanti West Coast trains between the two cities, can now be purchased for travel from 7 September 2025. Designed for those with flexibility […]