Alex Bestwick
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Public invited to help weave new London Overground sign
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A textile version of a new London Overground sign will be created at public weaving sessions, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
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Train drivers to vote on pay offer aimed at ending long-running dispute
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Train drivers will vote on a multi-year pay offer aimed at ending their long-running dispute, it has been announced. The offer is for 5% for 2019 to 2022, 4.75% for 2022 to 2024 and a further 4.5% for 2024 to 2025, according to Aslef. Aslef said the offer was made in talks at the Department…
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Violence against women on Britain’s trains up more than 50%
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Violent attacks against women on British railways has increased by more than 50% since 2021, according to new data.
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Lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains blamed for stranded passengers opening doors
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The lack of toilets on Elizabeth line trains has been blamed for stranded passengers trying to force open doors.
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MPs vote proposed law to bring train services into public ownership over first hurdle
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MPs voted to give the Bill designed to help nationalise train operation in Britain a second reading.
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One in four Eurostar trains cancelled due to arson attacks
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One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend following arson attacks on the French railway network.
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Bring live train information to your home with a UK Departure Board!
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Available in 3 sizes to display real time information for your local station or indeed any station – train, tram, bus or tube in the UK. Each board is designed and built in Britain with the ability to perform real station announcements. We use a variety of data sources to accurately show what is scheduled…
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Samaritans and Network Rail’s suicide prevention programme extended to 2027
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Samaritans will continue to be the primary delivery partner for Network Rail’s strategy to prevent suicide on the railway, the charity announced.
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Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve dispute involving train drivers
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The Government and the union representing train drivers will hold fresh talks on Tuesday in a bid to resolve their long-running pay dispute. Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said he hopes that the meeting at the Department for Transport (DfT) will be “constructive” after months of stalemate under the Conservatives. Aslef members have taken 18…
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Discover the Golden Age of Railways with Mortons Books
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Rail enthusiasts and history buffs, get ready to embark on a captivating journey through time with two exceptional new releases from Mortons Books. These meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated works bring the rich heritage of the UK’s railways to life. 🚋 Trams and Recollections: Edinburgh 1956 by Henry Conn 📅 Published: June 28, 2024 📖…
