Rapido has announced a new range of OO Gauge models based on Sentinel steam shunters and diesel shunters built by John Fowler of Leeds.
West Coast Main Line open for journeys between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday can continue to rely on the West Coast Main Line, with the majority of the route remaining open throughout the long weekend. With thousands of people expected to travel to visit friends and family, attend events or make the most of the final bank […]
UKRL Appoints Industry Leader Andrew Chivers as New Chair
UKRL, the leading independent provider of vehicle overhaul, maintenance, and engineering services to the UK rail industry, has appointed highly respected industry leader Andrew Chivers as Chair. A chartered engineer with over 40 years of leadership experience in rail operations, engineering, and asset management, Chivers brings a wealth of strategic expertise to the East Midlands-based […]
Britain’s railway open for business this August Bank Holiday, but please check before you travel
Most of Britain’s railway is open for business throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, although some routes will be affected by planned improvement work and industrial action impacting East Midlands Railway (EMR) services The ongoing £1.4bn investment in digital signalling to improve the reliability of the East Coast Main Line means the route will be […]
West Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday travel
Passengers travelling over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to plan ahead as some journeys will be impacted by engineering and improvement work. The majority of the railway is open as normal with a full timetable in place but journeys between Wolverhampton and Stafford and Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway will be changed […]