Over £25,000 raised by the Poppy Express
A new fundraising record has been set for the 'Poppy Express'.| RailAdvent
Network Rail has set up a new property development company to develop brownfield railway land.| RailAdvent
A new Assisted Travel Lounge has opened up at Derby station by East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Transport UK.| RailAdvent
The Esk Valley Community Railway in the North Yorkshire Moors will again be running its Forget-Me-Not Train for people with dementia and their carers next Wednesday (19 November).| RailAdvent
The new depot at Taff's Well for the South Wales Metro was officially opened by His Majesty, King Charles III on 14 November.| RailAdvent
Saxmundham Waiting Room is Restored by locals| RailAdvent
Three former British Rail Mk.2 carriages, have been refurbished at the Wensleydale Railway, just in time for its Christmas train services.| RailAdvent
Pecorama has announced that the tourist attraction will be closed for the 2026 season. Despite a busy year, including the 50th anniversary of the Beer…| RailAdvent
In a step towards Network Rail's commitment to net zero, 1,150 yards of track have been replaced in south London.| RailAdvent
Greater Anglia has announced changes to its services when its new timetable starts on Sunday, 14th December.| RailAdvent
HURCO VM10HSi Model railway manufacturer Dapol has installed a new CNC tool station to increase its UK production capability.| RailAdvent
Railfuture is questioning whether train services to Moorgate would be best served by Transport for London or Great British Railways.| RailAdvent
Due to the flood risk associated with Storm Claudia, Network Rail has announced that Rotherham Central station will have no services.| RailAdvent
Model railway company Rapido Trains UK has announced an addition to its fleet of GNR locos - an OO gauge model of Atlantic tank engine LNER C12 4-4-2T.| RailAdvent
The Wensleydale Railway will be celebrating Christmas once again with the Edwardian Christmas event.| RailAdvent
Following their recent award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway has now been given the highest honour a voluntary group can receive.| RailAdvent
As a prelude to the festive season and to welcome 2026, the Great Central Railway is running two special events.| RailAdvent
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has announced that 4079 Pendennis Castle is to visit for the Festive season. Sadly, a boiler inspection on 7903 Foremarke Hall…| RailAdvent
Ahead of Storm Claudia, both Network Rail and Chiltern have issued advice for travel today and tomorrow.| RailAdvent
The Watercress Line is hosting their Steam Illuminations train again this year, with brand new features.| RailAdvent
Details on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…| RailAdvent
35028 Clan Line will be visiting Hampshire this weekend as it hauls UK Railtours’ Portsmouth Pullman on the 15th November. Departing London Victoria at 09:32,…| RailAdvent
Over 67.7 million journeys were made on WMR and LNR services in 2025| RailAdvent
East Lancashire Railway are hosting its fantastic Santa Specials, which begin soon.| RailAdvent
Following a robbery that took place around 9pm on the 9th October, British Transport Police have released CCTV images in connection.| RailAdvent
The Lynton & Barnstaple Trust has launched an appeal to raise funds for the overhaul of its Kerr-Stuart 'Joffre' locomotive Axe.| RailAdvent
Overnight, there was flooding in Lancashire and Cumbria, so passengers should check before travelling.| RailAdvent
Due to flooding, train services were suspended yesterday afternoon (November 12th) between Barnstaple and Crediton.| RailAdvent
Darlington has a new, improved signalling system - but Network Rail is warning passengers that journeys between York and Newcastle will face disruption when the system is brought into use.| RailAdvent
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be visiting York this Saturday (15th November) as it hauls The Christmas White Rose for Saphos Trains. Departing Potters Bar…| RailAdvent
Dovetail Games has announced that a new Add-on to The Cargo Line series from Skyhook Games will be released next Tuesday, 18th November.| RailAdvent
As you will have seen, Dovetail Games sent across a copy of Train Sim World 6 for RailAdvent to play around with prior to early…| RailAdvent
Next month will see alterations to timetables across the rail industry, seeing increased services and capacity.| RailAdvent
A new cross-country service has been launched between Daventry and Coatbridge.| RailAdvent
Vintage Trains has announced that next month it will be running two steam-hauled trips through the East Midlands to York, with dining service options aboard authentic vintage carriages.| RailAdvent
The new B23 trains used on the Docklands Light Railway have been withdrawn from service due to a braking issue in wet weather.| RailAdvent
ScotRail will help fans travel to see the Scotland team play in two important international sports fixtures this week.| RailAdvent
Following a £4.5 million investment into improving the Kyle Line in the Highlands.| RailAdvent
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch says it has launched an investigation after the derailment in Cumbria last week. An Avanti West Coast service travelling from…| RailAdvent
On the 8th November, ScotRail recorded its busiest day of 2025.| RailAdvent
The Fancott Miniature Railway has confirmed that the emergency services attended a fire at the railway this month.| RailAdvent
A new fundraising record has been set for the 'Poppy Express'.| RailAdvent
Eight railway station on the South Western Railway network in London are benefitting from part of a £1.5m programme of repainting.| RailAdvent
The Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) has been recognised for its efforts at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025.| RailAdvent
This Remembrance Day saw Great Western Railway's 'Poppies to Paddington' event, which received a Royal visit.| RailAdvent
The RMT is planning a day of action on 19h November in an effort to persuade Northern to end its practice of outsourcing across the railway.| RailAdvent
Following its recent sell-out success at Blackpool North, the Railway 200 Inspiration Train is heading to the West Somerset Railway next.| RailAdvent
Visitors to this year's Lord Mayor's Show, held on 8 November, saw the unusual spectacle of a steam engine parading around the streets of the city.| RailAdvent
This December, there will be a major timetable alteration, resulting in altered timings and frequencies of trains on the East Coast Main Line.| RailAdvent
A local artist has created a new colourful piece at Stockport Interchange.| RailAdvent
From November 29th, Network Rail and South Western Railway will reinstate the full West of England Line timetable.| RailAdvent
Vintage Trains has expanded the discount that it provides RailAdvent Plus Gold members Previously, the discount was only valid on the Polar Express trains. However,…| RailAdvent
British Transport Police are asking those who were on the train in Huntingdon last week to contact them so that they can reunite them with their personal items.| RailAdvent
Govia Thameslink Railway's 'Your Station, Your Community Improvement Fund' has supported Railway Children, a charity that aims to help vulnerable children.| RailAdvent
This month, Network Rail will be working on the Norwich end of the Great Eastern main line in order to complete the next stage of upgrading signalling components.| RailAdvent
Transport UK and East Midlands Railway have announced that the first Aurora train will start operating services on the Midland Main Line next month.| RailAdvent
A free prize draw with a host of once-in-a-lifetime gifts has been launched by Transport for London (TfL) to mark the end of its 25th anniversary year.| RailAdvent
For the next three years, Amey, a provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for the UK, has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework.| RailAdvent
MPs meet with campaigners and local business leaders to reaffirm the commitment to restoring the Skipton to Colne Line| RailAdvent
A series of incidents forces Network Rail to carry out immediate safety improvements| RailAdvent
On 30th October, a commemorative sign at Crowborough station was unveiled to commemorate its association with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.| RailAdvent
Three historic structures on the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway have been granted Grade II listing status.| RailAdvent
Will Stone, Labour MP for Swindon North, has been discussing plans to restore direct train services between the town and Birmingham for the first time in two decades.| RailAdvent
Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet has agreed investment that will include and upgrade to Wandsworth Town station, including an accessible second entrance and lifts to platforms.| RailAdvent
The Austrian Federal Railway, ÖBB, has begun operating freight services on its new Koralm Railway, which connects the cities of Graz and Klagenfurt.| RailAdvent
Yesterday (5 November), Škoda Group revealed that it has entered into a strategic partnership with electric vehicle and energy storage company Microvast to develop and manufacture next-generation battery systems for public transport vehicles.| RailAdvent
Dapol release an update regarding their OO gauge Class 59 models| RailAdvent
Heidi Alexander, the UK’s Transport Secretary, has met with some of those involved in last week’s shocking incident at Huntingdon. Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, has…| RailAdvent
Dartford Junction is set for a £10m upgrade| RailAdvent
Southeastern has opened a new round of applications for its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF).| RailAdvent
1970-built coal-fired steam locomotive, Dougal, has been purchased by the Ruislip Lido Railway, bringing the line’s locomotive fleet up to seven. The locomotive will need…| RailAdvent
Back in the spring, Network Rail invested £9.9 million to transform Keighley station.| RailAdvent
Great Western Railway has worked hard to provide a friendly and inclusive environment for people with autism.| RailAdvent
Next year, Network Rail is investing £7.9 million into improving track, signalling and point systems at Manchester Piccadilly.| RailAdvent
Model railway manufacturer Dapol is getting into the Christmas spirit with the release of wagons adorned with Christmas-themed advertising.| RailAdvent
Ahead of Remembrance Day, Avanti West Coast has partnered up with Poppyscotland and the Royal British Legion to create and transport a wreath to London.| RailAdvent
Work on the West Highland Line begins tonight and continues until 17th November.| RailAdvent
A special farewell tour will run this December as South Western Railway bids farewell to its Class 455 trains. The fleet of trains, which run…| RailAdvent
Network Rail will be carrying out essential work in Dorset next week.| RailAdvent
Hornby has announced a Christmas competition which will see some lucky children get their wishes granted by Santa.| RailAdvent
This weekend, passengers should be aware that journeys between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street will be affected and replaced by buses.| RailAdvent
The RMT urges the Chancellor to make funding available to reverse BTP cuts| RailAdvent
Upgrades on the West Coast Main Line are heading for Milton Keynes this Christmas and New Year.| RailAdvent
Legislation to create 'Great British Railways' will be presented to Parliament today (Wednesday 5 November 2025), with the government claiming that it is "paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network, which puts passengers before profits".| RailAdvent
Extra train services are being run this Sunday ahead of the Wales v Argentina Rugby match at the Principality Stadium. Six additional services will run…| RailAdvent
The Railway 200 Inspiration Train arrived at Blackpool on the 4th November.| RailAdvent
Festive Fiver tickets go on sale at West Midlands Railway| RailAdvent
Trains in Cornwall are being disrupted for longer than expected.| RailAdvent
From 7th December, transport across Greater Manchester will become simpler.| RailAdvent
This week, ex-service women and men are out across stations along the Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express networks.| RailAdvent
As part of Remembrance Day and Railway 200, the historic Cavell Van returned to Dover.| RailAdvent
Two-thirds of ScotRail's trains are in need of replacement in the next 15 years.| RailAdvent
The Midlands Rail Hub has been under discussion between MP Dr Simon Opher, Midlands Connect and rail chiefs.| RailAdvent
This weekend, Network Rail will be installing new track and sleepers, which will affect services between Skegness and the East Midlands.| RailAdvent
Multiple events are taking place across Manchester tonight, with travel around the area expected to be very busy.| RailAdvent
Bachmann Europe has announced a range of new models including Master & Slave shunters, Class 47s, and GWR 4-6-0s.| RailAdvent
Alstom has signed a new agreement worth £66m with South Western Railway to support the operation of their new Class 701 Arterio trains. The £66m…| RailAdvent
Lumo is advertising what it describes as "a number of exciting opportunities" to join its workforce, as the open-access train operator prepares to launch its new daily services between London Euston and Stirling in Scotland.| RailAdvent
Train services are running once again following the incident at Shap on Monday. A suspected landslip caused an Avanti West Coast Pendolino to derail, with passengers being evacuated to a nearby hotel. No one thankfully was significantly injured but the line has been closed whilst work was carried out to…| RailAdvent
In October, Castle Class No. 7029 Clun Castle will visit Newcastle-on-Tyne for the first time in 58 years.| RailAdvent
The mainline steam Shakespeare Express, run by Vintage Trains, is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year.| RailAdvent
