HS2 tunnelling machine ‘Dorothy’ becomes first to complete its journey
One of the giant machines digging the tunnels for HS2 has become the first on the project to complete the full journey underground. Dorothy breaks through the wall of the reception box at the South...
View ArticleNetwork Rail begins consultation process with unions on maintenance reforms
Network Rail has formally started the legal consultation process with unions on the maintenance reforms it says are needed to modernise and improve productivity and efficiency, one of the issues at...
View ArticleDrivers’ strike to cause severe disruption to rail services
Rail services will be severely disrupted on Saturday because of a strike by train drivers in the latest outbreak of industrial unrest in the industry. Members of the drivers union Aslef at seven train...
View ArticleHitachi: We have contingency plans to deal with strike by RMT staff
Rail firm Hitachi says it has contingency plans in place to deal with a strike by some of its workers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union walked out on Sunday for three days in a...
View ArticleTrain services to London halted by damaged electric wires
Rail services connecting parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex with London are severely disrupted due to damaged overhead electric wires. All lines are blocked between Ipswich and Manningtree because of...
View ArticleFrancis Bourgeois to host trainspotting series with some VIP guests in tow
TikTok superstar Francis Bourgeois is hitting the tracks for a unique 5-part Channel 4 digital series, Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois, produced by Untold Studios. Francis will be joined on his...
View ArticleWarning of widespread disruption as details of rail strike impact released
Railway passengers have been given more information about the impact of a fresh wave of strikes, with warnings of widespread disruption to services. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union...
View ArticleCommuters struggle to get to work despite rail strikes being called off
Many commuters struggled to get to work on Monday as urban roads were jammed and train services were disrupted despite planned rail strikes being called off. Most train operators are running reduced...
View ArticleNation celebrates 100 years of Flying Scotsman, world’s most famous steam...
Friday, February 24 marked 100 years since Flying Scotsman set off on its first journey from the sheds at Doncaster Works. Flying Scotsman at Kings Cross Now a national treasure, Flying Scotsman is a...
View ArticleBranch Lines off the Salisbury to Exeter Line.
Bath Railway Society is presenting an illustrated talk by Stuart Isbister, on Thursday, May 4. Salisbury, England – September 4th, 2016: External view of Salisbury station in Wiltshire. Some people...
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