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Alstom’s Traincare Centres welcome charity railtour

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed a passenger service into three of its Traincare Centres as part of a unique charity railtour. On Saturday 4 April, a Branch Line Society charter visited Alstom facilities in Manchester (Longsight), Wolverhampton (Oxley) and Liverpool (Edge Hill) as it traversed rare track along...

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East West Rail reveals updated designs and accelerated construction plan

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has launched its latest consultation which includes updated proposals for the new railway....
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East West Rail announces details of last route-wide public consultation

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has announced details of its last route-wide consultation on the latest designs for...

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Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at Featherstone level crossing

Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the...

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Passengers thanked after Lancashire’s week-long power line renewals

West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this April. Network Rail and...
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Peaks and Dales line feasibility study identifies £2-£8 billion potential

The full Feasibility Study for the proposed Peaks and Dales Line - a reinstated rail...
Events

SVR Spring Steam Gala is a standout success

The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala, held from 16–19 April, proved to be one...
Events

Wensleydale Railway’s Model Railway Show returns in May

Wensleydale Railway will once again be hosting its Model Railway Show on the 2nd weekend...
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Greater Anglia among most punctual UK train operators for three years running

Figures released by Greater Anglia (GA) today (Monday 20 April) highlight continuing excellent punctuality results...
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Northern appoints DFTO executive as new COO

Northern has appointed Warrick Dent as its new chief operating officer (COO). Warrick is currently group...
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Manchester Piccadilly services resume after urgent overhead wire repairs

Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which...
Infrastructure

Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at Featherstone level crossing

Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of...
General Interest

CrossCountry’s Social Value report highlights £184m contribution to communities and the environment

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has launched its 2026 Social Value report, outlining the positive impact...

Connecting East Anglia: the role of rail in everyday journeys

Friday 17 April 2026 marks the first World Public Transport Day, recognising the role...

Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath

Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their...

Passengers warned to plan ahead after overhead wire damage at Manchester Piccadilly

Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside...

FCA approval marks major milestone for Severn Valley Railway’s One Railway project

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has...

Alstom’s Traincare Centres welcome charity railtour

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed a passenger service into three...

GWR’s Great Escapes podcast shortlisted for Radio Times ‘Moment of the Year’ after icy swim

A near-freezing sea swim off the Pembrokeshire coast has earned Great Western Railway’s Great Escapes podcast...

TfL urges customers to check before they travel ahead of planned RMT Tube strike

Transport for London (TfL) is asking customers to check before they travel ahead of...

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SVR Spring Steam Gala is a standout success

The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala, held from 16–19 April, proved to be one of the busiest and most memorable enthusiast events in recent years, delighting visitors with a spectacular mix of power, personality and performance. Glorious spring sunshine, strong visitor numbers and an eye‑catching line‑up of locomotives combined to make the 2026 Spring Steam Gala a standout success for the Severn Valley Railway. Among the highlights were visiting locomotives...

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