Disruption to Yorkshire and Newcastle trains as upgrade work takes place

Services on the East Coast Main Line will be disrupted as Network Rail carries out major upgrades between York and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Northern to trial Cryogrip this Autumn

To help combat fallen leaves on the line, Northern is trialling a train fitted with cryogenic cleaning equipment known as Cryogrip.

Construction work has started on a development at the Weardale Railway that will also boost tourism to Bishop Auckland and the local area.

The Weardale Railway in County Durham is getting ready for Easter with more than enough activities to keep visitors entertained.