Heritage
Time for a coat of paint at York
It was time to apply a new coat of paint to the historic clock on York station over the Christmas period. Dating from the 1870s, the famous clock, which has three faces, was looking a […]
Stations
Governance
Oxford Circus graffiti attack over Christmas
When Transport for London staff opened up Oxford Circus underground station on Boxing Day (26 December 2020), they found the Victoria line and Bakerloo line platforms and public areas covered with graffiti that been applied […]
Infrastructure
New look for Bolton station
After a year of work and more than £2 million, Bolton station has a new look and improved facilities for customers, staff and the wider community. The station now has new signage and seating, with […]
Infrastructure
Macclesfield station lifts to be serviced and improved
The lifts at Macclesfield station are the latest to receive attention from Network Rail’s engineers as the company continues with its programme of improving both reliability and the availability of step-free access to station platforms […]
Buildings
Network Rail’s plans for Christmas and New Year
Despite the most recent changes to government guidance, many people will still travel to see family and loved ones by train tis Christmas. Network Rail will also, as usual, be taking advantage of the traditional […]
Infrastructure
England’s stations turn purple
A number of Britain’s main railway stations joined the global #PurpleLightUp movement on Thursday 3 December 2020 to celebrate the contribution of disabled people around the world. Purple light bathed London King’s Cross, London Waterloo, […]
Governance
‘Transforming Cities’ funding for Stoke-on-Trent
The city of Stoke-on-Trent is to receive £29 million from the government’s Transforming Cities Fund, to revolutionise the city’s transport network. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced plans for the funding, which include a dramatic brand-new […]
Governance
Funding for 15 more schemes to reopen railways and stations closed under Beeching
Fifteen projects to reopen railways and stations closed in the Beeching era have been awarded up to £50,000 each to progress their plans. More than 50 years since the railways were radically reshaped, including thousands […]
Heritage
£1.2 million facelift for Burgess Hill station
The platform canopies at Burgess Hill station, on the Brighton main line in West Sussex, have been refurbished as part of a £1.2 million facelift that has also seen improvements made to the station building. […]
Infrastructure
Historic Prudhoe footbridge reopens after restoration
The Grade II listed footbridge at Prudhoe station has reopened following a £500 million refurbishment project that has restored the bridge to its former glory. Prudhoe lies on the on the Tyne Valley line, which […]