News
-
Storm Eowyn to ‘severely’ impact rail services with ‘strongest winds in a decade’
Posted
by
Network Rail has announced the closure of the West Coast Main Line north of Preston and the East Coast Main Line north of Newcastle for much of Friday as Storm Eowyn looms.
-
National Railway Museum announces plans for 50th birthday year and the bicentenary of the railways
Posted
by
2025 will see the National Railway Museum celebrate its 50th birthday, as well as the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, with a host of exciting exhibitions and events.
-
New Government-backed online train ticket retailer to be created
Posted
by
A new Government-backed online train ticket retailer is to be created, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
-
Railway offers the romance of steam for Valentine’s Day
Posted
by
The North Norfolk Railway is launching its 50th anniversary season with a very special evening dining train departing from Sheringham at 7pm on Friday, February 14.
-
Introduce ‘yellow card’ first warning for rail passengers caught without a ticket, watchdog suggests
Posted
by
Train passengers caught without a ticket should be let off with a warning for a first offence, a watchdog has suggested.
-
Wales to receive new rail funding after being ‘hard done by’, says First Minister
Posted
by
The UK Government will provide new funding for Welsh railways, the Welsh First Minister said.
-
Over two million train tickets to be discounted in sale next week
Posted
by
More than two million train tickets will be discounted as part of a promotion next week, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
-
Snow, heavy winds, and flooding causing rail travel disruptions
Posted
by
Snow and heavy winds have brought travel disruption as temperatures plummeted to minus 11C overnight.
-
Gatwick Airport railway station reopens after fire under train
Posted
by
Gatwick Airport railway station closed and rail passengers were evacuated following a fire under a train.
-
‘Savings for passengers’ as lower fees charged to train firms using HS1 line
Posted
by
Passengers will benefit from train companies being charged lower fees to operate between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel, a regulator said.
Advert
From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.
