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Glenfinnan viaduct turns red on Armistice Day

11 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

On Wednesday 11 November 2020, the 102nd anniversary of Armistice Day, the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct lit up in ‘poppy’ as a tribute to all those who have lost their lives in defence of the country. […]

Europe

Runaway metro train caught by whale!

2 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

In a bizarre accident, a metro train crashed through buffers at De Akkers station in Spijkenisse, on the outskirts of Rotterdam. The station is at a high level but, rather than plunging eight metres down […]

Interest

How did they get that there?

18 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Whenever you’ve seen a catering vendor somewhere in a station, particularly in an underground station or up on a mezzanine floor, have you ever wonder how the stand got there? They look too big to […]

Business

Northern launches competition to promote wearing face coverings on trains

28 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As part of its campaign to encourage the use of face coverings on its trains, Northern has launched a competition giving customers the chance to win a selection of specially designed face masks, and a […]

Associations

Community Rail Awards shortlist is published

13 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The shortlist for the 2020 Community Rail Awards has been announced. Organised every year by the Community Rail Network (formerly known as the Association of Community Rail Partnerships – ACoRP), awards are presented in 13 […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Face masks on trains – is this what they meant?

15 June 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

15 June 2020 was the day that the wearing of face coverings became mandatory on trains in England, as well as on other forms of public transport. But it seems that, in some places, the […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Goose makes nest and lays eggs inside York station

5 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

A goose has taken advantage of this quiet time on the railway by making a nest at York station. She has settled down in a flower bed INSIDE the station booking hall. So far, she […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Trainspotting from home during Coronavirus lockdown

2 May 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The national lockdown due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected every single person in the UK and restricted many of their activities. What the future may hold is still unknown, and many believe that things will […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Scotrail train given the ‘Stay At Home’ message

4 April 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Photos have been doing the rounds of a ScotRail Class 385 after it had suffered a graffiti attack.  The train had been parked overnight at Wemyss Bay station, where it was attacked by a graffiti […]

Events

C2C City to Coast photo competition winner announced

3 October 2019 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Train operator C2C has announced the winners of its City to Coast Views photography competition. Local people were asked to share photos of their favourite view along the C2C line. The shortlist was released in […]

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  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
    16 May 2025 0
  • Cambridge South station infrastructure upgrades complete
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  • Alstom CEO to step down
    16 May 2025 0
  • Harting opens technology centre in India to meet growing requirements of Asian market
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  • West Midlands NHS workers can travel free on trams and buses
    2 April 2020 0
  • East Grinstead line to reopen after extensive repairs
    27 March 2020 0
  • Fugro to survey Great Western main line using RILA technology
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  • Welsh Government aims to keep 30% of workforce working from home
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