The latest fare overhaul from Lufthansa represents more than just a tweak to pricing: it signals a shift in how one of …
Signal box stalwart retires after 49 years on the railway
A signaller has retired after almost half a century working on the railway – with most of his career spent at the unique workplace of Keadby Canal Signal Box. Mick Brooks, whose last day with Network Rail was Friday 16 October, began his career as a train register lad assisting the signallers at Stainforth in […]
GTR reports reduced theft and vandalism across its network
Passengers travelling with Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express are experiencing fewer reported incidents of theft, vandalism and graffiti, following action taken through initiatives including Greater Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan. Since launching the plan in 2024, GTR has increased the visible presence of safety and enforcement teams, strengthened its partnership with […]
Irlam crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
After a week of campaigning and public voting, Irlam in Manchester has been crowned the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion, celebrating a station where railway heritage and community life come together. From children discovering local history on school visits to friends meeting in its popular café, Irlam has become much more than a place […]