As in previous years, the Great Central Railway (GCR) is getting ready for Christmas with some ideas for enjoying the festive season.
Virgin offers first glimpse of new cross-Channel service planned from 2030
Virgin has offered a first glimpse of its plans to reimagine cross-Channel travel, releasing a new image of a striking black and red train and sharing some early clues about what customers can expect on board. Under a landmark agreement with French rail group Alstom, spanning the delivery of 12 trains, Virgin will operate a […]
Railway reopen after overnight overhead line damage in Stockport
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after overhead lines which power trains were damaged in Stockport overnight. It happened shortly after midnight near Stockport viaduct and resulted in an empty Northern train being stranded and blocking the line. Network Rail teams have been working throughout the night to repair the damage […]
Railway reopen after overnight overhead line damage in Stockport
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after overhead lines which power trains were damaged in Stockport overnight. It happened shortly after midnight near Stockport viaduct and resulted in an empty Northern train being stranded and blocking the line. Network Rail teams have been working throughout the night to repair the damage […]
ORR seeks views on fair rail ticketing under GBR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as […]
Northern to upgrade North West journeys with longer, better trains
Train operator Northern is set to introduce 37 refurbished Class 350 trains onto its network, bringing air conditioning, increased capacity, and a more comfortable journey to customers travelling across Manchester and the wider North West. The trains, which will undergo a £25 million programme of improvements before entering service, will begin replacing Northern’s existing ‘Class […]