Eurostar: UK government ‘must commit to supporting rail firm’

The UK and French governments must make a joint commitment to support Eurostar during the pandemic, according to the Transport Select Committee chairman.
Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2

Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2.
Rail staff recognised for rescuing vulnerable people

Dozens of rail staff have been recognised for their life-saving actions in rescuing vulnerable people.
UK railway news roundup

Should essential transport workers be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations? Plus, rail passengers are being urged to check their journeys as timetables are cut following lockdown measures.
Network Rail and partners launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub

Network Rail, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have together launched the Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub.
UK railway news round-up

As England enters another full lockdown, rail operators are again working with the government to ensure adequate rail services are running.
WATCH: 360-degree virtual tour of Farringdon Elizabeth line station

Crossrail has introduced an innovative way to give the public a tour around the Elizabeth line station.
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence this month

Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line this month.

Eurostar: UK government ‘must commit to supporting rail firm’

21st January 2021 Sam Hewitt

The UK and French governments must make a joint commitment to support Eurostar during the pandemic, according to the Transport Select Committee chairman.

Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2

20th January 2021 Sam Hewitt

Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2.

Rail staff recognised for rescuing vulnerable people

18th January 2021 Sam Hewitt

Dozens of rail staff have been recognised for their life-saving actions in rescuing vulnerable people.

UK railway news roundup

14th January 2021 Sam Hewitt

Should essential transport workers be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations? Plus, rail passengers are being urged to check their journeys as timetables are cut following lockdown measures.

Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains

15th December 2020 Sam Hewitt

Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.

Class 144 Pacers Nos. 144006/7 were driven from Keighley, West Yorkshire to Gobowen, Shropshire on May 22. They are seen at Gobowen – the second track from the right in the distance heads off to Oswestry. PHIL BRADLEY/CHR

Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways

23rd May 2020 Gareth Evans

Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from

In tonight's episode, a heatwave hits the network hard, signalling equipment is out at Didcot and a surfeit of insects plague trains' windscreen wipers. Graeme Parker in the London Paddington control room.

Railways on TV – Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight

14th May 2020 Gareth Evans

A special four-part Channel 5 documentary series starts tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 9pm and

Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified

20th March 2020 Gareth Evans

The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.