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RailStaff Awards 2025 Finalists Announced

The Shortlist Is Here! It’s been an incredible year at RailStaff Awards HQ — and it’s all thanks to you! A huge thank-you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for their rail heroes.From apprentices and engineers to customer service stars and training managers, this year’s nominations...

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Mid Cornwall Metro moves a step closer with final piece of engineering work

Great Western Railway services will be affected by the final piece of engineering work required to introduce some of...

Scotland’s Railway invests £7.7m in new technology to tackle leaves on the track

Scotland’s Railway is investing £7.7m to upgrade the braking systems on more than 70 ScotRail trains, aiming to improve...

Rail Safety News

Port Talbot level crossing reopens following safety improvements to address misuse

Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near Margam, reopens following essential...

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Manchester Piccadilly set for once-in-a-generation upgrade

Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being given advance notice of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades taking place in February next...

Port Talbot level crossing reopens following safety improvements to address misuse

Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near...

TPE invests in Liverpool depot to improve facilities for staff

TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new facilities at its Liverpool depot following a £580,000 investment. The...

SWR to stage ‘farewell tour’ for iconic commuter trains

South Western Railway (SWR) is staging a farewell tour for its Class 455 trains on...

Passengers asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.

With just over three months to go, rail passengers in south east London and Kent...

Amey appointed to Network Rail’s Wales and Western Ecology Framework

Amey has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework...

Alstom invests millions upgrading Crewe Works overhaul facilities

Alstom is celebrating after opening a new train component overhaul and repair facility inside its...

Rail upgrades between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend

Passengers travelling between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone this weekend are being advised of...

Railways Bill laid in Parliament paving way to GBR

Legislation that will transform Britain’s railways is being introduced today (5 November 2025), paving the...

Rail Minister makes statement on Accessibility Roadmap

The government has unveiled a new Accessibility Roadmap aimed at removing long-standing barriers for...

GWR becomes first operator to achieve autism-friendly award

Great Western Railway is the first train operator to achieve a national award in...

Service resumes following Cumbria derailment on West Coast Mainline

Train services are once again running between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption caused...

Arup appoints John Fagan as global rail leader

Arup has announced the appointment of John Fagan as global business leader for rail. With...

Update on train derailment at Shap

Network Rail has released a statement following yesterday's (3 November) derailment of a train...

Bravery of Injured LNER Colleague Recognised

The extraordinary bravery of the LNER colleague who was seriously injured in Saturday’s (1...

Railway re-opens between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill following £9m programme of essential improvement works

The railway has reopened between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings...

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SWR to stage ‘farewell tour’ for iconic commuter trains

South Western Railway (SWR) is staging a farewell tour for its Class 455 trains on Sunday 21 December. SWR’s fleet of red trains, which transport customers from the likes of Guildford, Twickenham, and Windsor to London Waterloo, will be retired by the end of the year. SWR’s new fleet of Arterio trains is being rolled out and will soon operate all its suburban network services. In recognition of their role in...