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  • Which are Britain’s top 10 steam engines?

    Which are Britain’s top 10 steam engines?

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    Which are Britain’s top 10 steam engines? Compare the history and performance of the 10 biggest working main line engines in roughly chronological order of the introduction of the class.

  • YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet

    YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet

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    East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains.

  • Railway workers rescue couple’s missing dog after four-day search

    Railway workers rescue couple’s missing dog after four-day search

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    A couple has been reunited with their much-loved missing pet dog after a four-day search of the railway in Cheshire.

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    As more people start to return to work, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport from June 15. But is that enough to protect commuters from the spread of coronavirus?

  • Face coverings to be compulsory on public transport from June 15

    Face coverings to be compulsory on public transport from June 15

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    From 15 June, face coverings on public transport in England will be compulsory to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as more people go back to work, Grant Shapps has announced. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the government will require people to wear face coverings on buses, trains, tubes and other modes of public transport…

  • Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death

    Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death

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    No further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria.

  • Tube stations begin phased return

    Tube stations begin phased return

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    More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted.

  • UK railway news roundup

    UK railway news roundup

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    This week sees rail operators preparing for a rise in passenger numbers as Boris Johnson eases lockdown measures from Monday, and as furloughed employees gradually return to work.

  • Seaton Tramway announces 24 hour Tramathon Live

    Seaton Tramway announces 24 hour Tramathon Live

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    Seaton Tramway has announced its TRAMATHON fundraising appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help raise money to secure the future of the Tramway.

  • New COVID-19 virucide being used by Govia Thameslink

    New COVID-19 virucide being used by Govia Thameslink

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    Govia Thameslink Railway is using a powerful new virucide on trains, stations and staff areas that kills the coronavirus for up to 30 days.

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