Passengers travelling in and out of London Euston have been thanked for their patience after the station fully reopened to services. Over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May), engineers from Network Rail completed a series of essential upgrades in the Willesden and Primrose Hill areas. More than £8 million was invested […]
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North West passengers thanked as Bank Holiday upgrades completed
Rail passengers across the North West have been thanked for their patience after key improvements were completed across the Bank Holiday weekend. Liverpool Lime Street reopened on Monday 4 May following a closure which began on Sunday morning. This allowed Network Rail engineering teams to replace ageing signalling infrastructure in Edge Hill with new, modern […]
Annual performance statistics show c2c is top of the TOCs
Rail operator c2c Railway has announced its annual performance statistics for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, and the results put the train operating company top of the industry charts for service punctuality and reliability. The latest annual Railway Performance statistics, collated and published by Network Rail, show that c2c is the number one […]
Contracts signed to reopen Portishead Line
One of the most-anticipated rail projects in the south west took a major step forward this morning, as contracts worth £200 million were signed at Bristol Temple Meads to deliver two brand new stations and reinstate the Portishead railway line closed to passengers since 1964. Three contracts have been awarded to deliver the project. Morgan […]
Another weekend.
Well here we are with another running weekend, and at the moment wall to wall sunshine. Hopefully a good weekend for the railway, all tourist attractions are affected by lower numbers. This is due to a number of things. All we can do is to continue to present the railway at its best and give …
TPE introduces new meeting points at stations to transform accessible journeys
TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping customers start their journeys with greater confidence by introducing new Passenger Assistance meeting points at stations across its network. The new meeting points provided by the train operator are clear, easy-to-find spaces where customers can meet a member of staff ready to help. They form part of the operator’s Passenger […]
HS2 works to close Cross City line for three days
The Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley will close for three days in May while a HS2 viaduct is installed near the new Curzon Street station. The closure will mean no trains will run between Lichfield and Birmingham on the north side of the Cross City line between Friday 29 […]
Official opening marks milestone for Harlington station project
An event has been held to mark the official opening of Harlington station’s new footbridge. The modern structure – designed to last 120 years – provides an upgraded, more durable connection improving the station experience for visitors while also making future maintenance more cost-effective and efficient. Network Rail installed the new bridge at the Thameslink […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]