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Rail pastors return to the Greater Anglia network

Rail pastors who help vulnerable people during their time of need, are back patrolling the Greater Anglia network. From June 1 onwards, they are again...

Alfie’s ‘footplate-a-thon’ for the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway’s Survival Fund appeal is getting an extra boost, thanks to a train-mad youngster from Shropshire. Eight-year-old Alfie Hewish from Telford...

New blue plaque set to hail Bridlington railway war hero

A tribute to a World War Two railway hero is set to be unveiled at one of Northern’s East Yorkshire stations.   The train operator, alongside ...

LNER launches Azuma train celebrating pride

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has revealed a new named and full liveried Azuma train as Pride celebrations get underway across the UK this...

BTP officer awarded for his efforts to make the railway an even safer place

A “highly respected” British Transport Police (BTP) liaison officer has been bestowed a ‘Partnership Working’ award for his outstanding work with TransPennine Express (TPE)....

Metro drivers reflect on the ‘amazing’ new Stadler trains during first test runs

Metro drivers have given a big thumbs up to the new Stadler Metro trains after the first few test runs out on the network. The...

Northern offers £1,000 reward for name of suspected ‘air gun pellet attacker’

Northern has offered a £1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person police believe targeted one of their trains with...

Major refurbishment makes 85-year-old Malden Manor station look like new

South Western Railway (SWR) have given Malden Manor station a welcome refurbishment. Opened on 29 May 1938, Malden Manor station sits on the Chessington branch...

Carstairs services back following major upgrade

Services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley via Carstairs have resumed following three months of major upgrade works.  Engineers from Scotland’s Railway have been working...

New regional director for Northern in the North West

Craig Harrop has been appointed interim regional director for Northern in the North West. He takes over from today (Monday, 29 May), replacing Chris Jackson,...

GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment

Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has now completed static testing of its retrofitted European Train Control Signalling (ETCS)...

Network Rail and Arriva Rail London team up for innovative job swap initiative

Network Rail and Arriva Rail London have joined forces on a ground-breaking industry move to facilitate a senior level industry job swap. From August 2023,...
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4G and 5G mobile coverage now available at Camden Town station

Customers using Camden Town station can now benefit from 4G and 5G mobile coverage as part of the wider project to bring high-speed mobile...