East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is extending its pioneering Digital Pay As You Go trial for a further 12 months after more than 27,000 journeys were completed through the scheme. The trial, which operates between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, uses GPS-based technology within the EMR app to automatically track customers’ journeys and […]
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EMR extends Digital Pay As You Go trial
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is extending its pioneering Digital Pay As You Go trial for a further 12 months after more than 27,000 journeys were completed through the scheme. The trial, which operates between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, uses GPS-based technology within the EMR app to automatically track customers’ journeys and […]
Emergency bridge work to close West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Watford
Passengers are being urged to avoid travel if they can during major railway disruption on Sunday 20 September until 4pm when Network Rail removes Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford in an emergency operation to keep the railway safe. The bridge, which crosses the West Coast Main Line south of Watford Junction, was closed on 26 […]
Hull Trains celebrates five million journeys to London
The UK’s favourite rail operator, Hull Trains, has celebrated an impressive five million customers journeys between Hull and London King’s Cross with a very special surprise for its five millionth customer. The operator partnered with the local South Cave-based Little Wold Vineyard to mark the milestone, creating a special limited edition ‘five million journeys’ wine […]
£130m invested to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather
Network Rail has reached an important milestone in its work to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather, investing £130m in resilience over the last two years. The progress comes as the railway faces increasingly challenging conditions, with higher temperatures, more unpredictable rainfall and frequent severe weather. Network Rail’s Climate Ready Plan, published in 2024, explains how […]
Bewdley Express rolls out for first commuter journey on the SVR
The Severn Valley Railway’s Bewdley Express commuter trial got off to a flying start today (Tuesday 1 September) as the first heritage train carried passengers from Bewdley towards Birmingham, marking the beginning of an eight-week experiment in connecting the town directly with the wider West Midlands rail network. The inaugural service, which departed Bewdley at […]
First new Derby-built Elizabeth line train enters passenger service
The first of 10 new Derby-built Class 345 Aventra Elizabeth line trains has begun passenger service in London, following an extensive period of testing on the mainline railway by Alstom, Transport for London, and the operator GTS. The new trains, delivered with Government funding, will support increased passenger demand, including at High Speed Two’s (HS2’s) […]
New station entrance to open at Temple Meads, transforming access to the railway and creating a new gateway to Bristol
The new eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Meads will open from 4pm on Monday 7 September, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of one of Britain’s busiest and most historic railway stations. Delivered by Network Rail in partnership with the Bristol Temple Quarter partners, the new entrance provides direct access between Bristol Temple Meads […]
Special ‘Sunflower Train’ brings communities together along the Severn Beach line
Community groups, rail industry partners, local volunteers and passengers shared a unique journey this morning (Friday 28 August) on board a special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrating connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol. The event, led by Network Rail in partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR), Siemens, Severnside Community Rail Partnership and […]
Trains running again on the Severn Beach line following essential rail maintenance work in the Bristol area
Train services are running normally again on the Severn Beach line in Bristol after the railway reopened this morning following 12 days of essential maintenance work. During the line closure, engineers replaced Avonmouth level crossing (over King Road) and completed track and points maintenance, drainage improvements, and vegetation management at various locations between Bristol Temple […]