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All the latest Railway News from around the UK, covering heritage and mainline train companies. Plus Video clips, photos and more. We also have an event calendar of upcoming events at heritage railways.
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£850,000 to be given out to Oxford businesses due to Botley Road disruption
Published: June 13, 2025 15:00
Businesses in Oxford may be able to receive goodwill payments in recognition of the disruption caused by the Botley Road scheme. Rail Minister, Lord Hendy,…
Network Rail to upgrade Peak District viaduct
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/network-rail-to-upgrade-peak-district-viaduct.html
Published: June 13, 2025 14:37
Network Rail has announced that it is to spend £7.5 million on upgrading a Peak District railway viaduct.
Class 69 locomotive model to be produced to Raise Funds for Andy’s Man Club
Published: June 13, 2025 11:05
An OO Scale model of GB Railfreight's Class 69 Diesel Locomotive No. 69013 is being produced in partnership with Bachmann Europe Plc to raise funds for charity.
Significant progress in excavating 8.4-mile-long HS2 tunnel under London
Published: June 13, 2025 10:11
Further significant progress in excavating HS2's Northolt Tunnel was made when the third of four tunnel boring machines completed its work on 6th June.
Government boosts rail investment in Wales
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/government-boosts-rail-investment-in-wales.html
Published: June 12, 2025 13:37
The government is boasting that the funding boost it announced yesterday (Wednesday 11 June) will mean that "Working people across Wales will benefit from better access to jobs and opportunities".
Significant progress on Severn Valley Railway landslip repairs
Published: June 12, 2025 12:16
The Severn Valley Railway says that significant progress has been made on repairs to the embankment at Mor Brook. Contractors CML have now taken possession…
Transport for Wales Increase Services Ahead of Summer Concerts
Published: June 12, 2025 10:37
Transport for Wales is advising those attending upcoming concerts at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
No mention of East Lancashire transport in Chancellor’s Spending Review
Published: June 12, 2025 09:29
SELRAP has expressed its disappointment that in her Spending Review, Rachel Reeves ignored the need to invest in transport for East Lancashire.
Cardiff Crossrail to bring first tram link by 2028
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/cardiff-crossrail-to-bring-first-tram-link-by-2028.html
Published: June 12, 2025 07:25
Cardiff Council has announced that the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028, which will enable it to transport fans to matches in the UEFA European Football Championships.
Narrow gauge steam locomotives to visit The Greatest Gathering
Published: June 12, 2025 06:23
Four narrow-gauge steam locomotives are to visit The Greatest Gathering. First up are Prince and Trangkil No. 4, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railway and Statfold…
First GB Railfreight Class 99 locomotives arrives in the UK
Published: June 11, 2025 15:21
GB Railfreight has welcomed two of its new Class 99 locomotives into the UK, marking a major milestone in the project to bring 30 bi-mode…
Steam locomotive Holy War to visit the Severn Valley Railway
Published: June 11, 2025 15:03
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that Holy War will be visiting them for their Railway 200: Through The Ages Event. Holy War will appear…
East Midlands Railway launches a support card for customers with brain injuries
Published: June 11, 2025 14:57
East Midlands Railway has teamed up with a brain injury charity to create a support card that enables customers to quickly let staff know of their needs.
Fairbourne, Littlehampton and Ruislip Lido Railway to work on new project
Published: June 11, 2025 12:50
Three miniature railways - Fairbourne Railway, Littlehampton Miniature Railway and the Ruislip Lido Railway - have announced that they are to work together on a project to restore the historic Fairbourne locomotive 'Tony' and return it to operational use.
Redundant signal box moved to Norfolk transport museum
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/redundant-signal-box-moved-to-norfolk-transport-museum.html
Published: June 11, 2025 11:24
A redundant signal box on the Wherry Lines in Norfolk has been moved to a nearby museum where it will be restored and preserved.
Inspiration train locations confirmed for 2025 tour
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/inspiration-train-locations-confirmed-for-2025-tour.html
Published: June 11, 2025 09:25
Network Rail has announced the locations that the new Inspiration train will visit in 2025. The train has been designed alongside the National Railway Museum…
ScotRail welcomes high passenger satisfaction scores
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/scotrail-welcomes-high-passenger-satisfaction-scores.html
Published: June 11, 2025 07:14
ScotRail is celebrating being named as one of the best train operating companies in Britain for customer satisfaction.
West Country heritage railway hosts Steam and Real Ale festival this weekend
Published: June 11, 2025 06:37
This coming weekend (Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June), the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) will host a Real Ale and Steam Festival.
Eurostar announces new services to Germany and Switzerland with new €2 billion fleet of trains
Published: June 10, 2025 16:06
Eurostar has announced new destinations that it intends to operate with its new fleet of trains. Up to 50 new trains could be in service…
Artistic railwayman to open museum dedicated to railway horses
Published: June 10, 2025 13:37
An artist who is also a railwayman is to create a living museum celebrating the role of horses on the railway.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Carlisle this Wednesday
Published: June 10, 2025 12:01
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to visit Carlisle this Wednesday, 11th June 2025, as it hauls The Fellsman. Departing Crewe at 06:38, a diesel locomotive…
Engineers make redundant train into school classroom
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/engineers-make-redundant-train-into-school-classroom.html
Published: June 10, 2025 11:37
Engineers from Northern have brought a redundant Pacer train that had been donated to a school in Northumberland back to life for the school’s pupils.
Next section of Midland Main Line declared safe and ready of use
Published: June 10, 2025 10:36
A 23-mile section of the Midland Main Line that has been electrified has been officially declared safe and ready for use by electric trains.
London Northwestern Railway launches new fleet of five-car trains
Published: June 10, 2025 09:29
The first of 36 new Class 730/2 trains built by Alstom in Derby for London Northwestern Railway entered service yesterday, Monday, 9 June.
RMT industrial action to disrupt CrossCountry services
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/rmt-industrial-action-to-disrupt-crosscountry-services.html
Published: June 9, 2025 17:37
From today (Monday 9 June), industrial action by members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) will disrupt CrossCountry services, causing short-notice cancellations.
Class 37 and Caroline set to visit The Greatest Gathering
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/class-37-and-caroline-set-to-visit-the-greatest-gathering.html
Published: June 9, 2025 15:04
Loram Class 37 No. 37418 will be appearing at The Greatest Gathering. Alongside the Class 37 will be Caroline and both appear subject to operational…
Another Deltic locomotive is off to The Greatest Gathering!
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/another-deltic-locomotive-is-off-to-the-greatest-gathering.html
Published: June 9, 2025 13:54
The list for The Greatest Gathering has expanded with the latest addition being Class 55 No. D9000! D9000 will be on display alongside the other…
Warning released after dangerous ‘Tram Surfing’ TikTok trend in Nottingham
Published: June 9, 2025 12:28
Nottingham Express Transit has released a statement concerning a rise in incidents where young people have been found to be holding on to the back…
Ticket prices held for Sussex Steam Rally
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/ticket-prices-held-for-sussex-steam-rally.html
Published: June 9, 2025 11:43
The Sussex Steam Rally is returning to Parham Park, West Sussex, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July.
‘Try a Train’ Event Held at Wimbledon
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/try-a-train-event-held-at-wimbledon.html
Published: June 8, 2025 14:37
The partnership between Govia Thameslink Railway and Sight Loss Councils has hosted one of their 'Try a Train' events.
Railway Heritage Celebrated at Edinburgh Waverley
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/railway-heritage-celebrated-at-edinburgh-waverley.html
Published: June 8, 2025 12:37
As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, Edinburgh Waverley is home to an exhibition showcasing projects that have transformed the railways.
Final section of new footbridge installed at Darlington
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/final-section-of-new-footbridge-installed-at-darlington.html
Published: June 8, 2025 10:37
Network Rail contractor BAM have successfully installed the final section of a new footbridge at Darlington station.
Public Engagement Events to Discuss Metro to Washington
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/public-engagement-events-to-discuss-metro-to-washington.html
Published: June 8, 2025 08:20
The Metro to Washington project recently gained a £1.85 billion funding deal and is now holding public engagement events for people to find out more information.
New Railway 200 Artwork at Birmingham New Street
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/new-railway-200-artwork-at-birmingham-new-street.html
Published: June 7, 2025 18:22
As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, a collection of specially created drawings is now on display at Birmingham New Street.
390129 ‘Stoke-on-Trent’ Pendolino Gets New Nameplate
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/390129-stoke-on-trent-pendolino-gets-new-nameplate.html
Published: June 7, 2025 16:57
In honour of Stoke-on-Trent's 100 years since becoming a city, Avanti West Coast has created an updated nameplate.
GB Railfreight modifying 12 Class 66s
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/gb-railfreight-modifying-12-class-66s-locos.html
Published: June 7, 2025 14:01
Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) is modifying 12 of its Class 66s with different gear ratios to enable them to increase their power output.
‘Mad Alice’s Ghost Train’ Brings a Spooky Side to North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Published: June 7, 2025 11:20
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that it will be hosting special Ghost Trains this October and November.
Derbyshire rail station gets step-free access
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/derbyshire-rail-station-gets-step-free-access.html
Published: June 7, 2025 09:20
Network Rail has successfully completed a Department for Transport Access for All project at Alfreton station.
Barry Depot welcomes back Passenger Train Drivers
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/barry-depot-welcomes-back-passenger-train-drivers.html
Published: June 6, 2025 16:37
Passenger Train Drivers return to Barry for the First Time in 30 years
First Group submit application to run London – Hereford trains
Published: June 6, 2025 15:07
First Group has submitted the first part of an application to run open-access rail services between Hereford and London. Running under the Lumo brand, the…
Diesel and electric locomotives announced for The Greatest Gathering
Published: June 6, 2025 13:17
Some more announcements for The Greatest Gathering have been confirmed, with a mix of diesel and electric locomotives.
Steam locomotive 46441 set for East Lancashire Railway visit
Published: June 6, 2025 12:52
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Ivatt 2MT No. 46441 will be visiting them for their Autumn Steam Gala. This locomotive has worked on…
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network to be Fully Integrated by 2030
Published: June 6, 2025 11:37
Thanks to a funding boost of £2.5 billion, Greater Manchester is set to be the UK's first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport system by 2030.
Volunteer Ticketing Trial on East Midlands Railway and Northern
Published: June 6, 2025 10:11
Passengers across the North and East Midlands will now be able to take part in a new digital ticketing trial from today (6th June).
ScotRail Class 37 locomotive to be on display at The Greatest Gathering
Published: June 6, 2025 08:40
Class 37 No. 37401 is to be on display at The Greatest Gathering, courtesy of Locomotive Services Group. 37401 is currently in its ScotRail livery…