TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to run up to two extra services a day for festivalgoers travelling to and from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. The train operator will run the additional services from Monday 3 August until Friday 4 September alongside its usual timetable to support those returning from a show, whether it be live music, comedy, or dance. On weekdays, an evening service will depart Newcastle at 7:15pm, calling […]
Kent & East Sussex Railway makes headway with ‘Ready for Robertsbridge’ plans
The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has announced two major moves in its preparations for the return of services to Robertsbridge in 2028. Importantly, it has secured full funding for the restoration and installation of the historic Tovil Footbridge at Northiam Station, thanks to a combination of heritage grants, private donations and the railway’s […]
Network Rail provides update on status of Botley Road project
Network Rail has confirmed today that Botley Road in Oxford will remain closed beyond the end of August. The reopening of Botley Road was planned for the end of August when the programme was reviewed and amended in January 2025 to prioritise the reopening of the road to traffic. Recently, during excavation work relating to […]
London Charing Cross and Waterloo East to close for 22 days as railway carries out £20millon programme of engineering work, but routes into London remain open
Passengers travelling with Southeastern this summer are being urged to plan ahead, as London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close for 22 days for a £20million programme of essential engineering work. From Sunday 26 July until Sunday 16 August, no Southeastern trains will serve Charing Cross or Waterloo East. Instead, services will operate to London […]