Disruption to West Anglia train services until March

Train services on the West Anglia Main Line (WAML) will be affected by engineering work on weekends between mid-February and late March. Network Rail will be undertaking a full programme of maintenance starting Saturday, 15 February. It includes track and signalling renewals, plus work towards the new Cambridge South station.

Storm Éowyn brings debris and disruption to the railway

All train services in Scotland were withdrawn in the face of a red weather warning. Plus, the Department for Transport is rolling out contactless ticketing at more stations, and Eurostar records record passenger numbers

Which Railcard should you buy?

The premise of a Railcard is simple: generally, you pay an annual fee of £30 and you get a third off train fares in Great Britain. But it's not a 'one size fits all' affair, and there are nine types of Railcard, each with their own

New Railcard prices confirmed

The cost of most Railcards will rise on 2 March 2025. One year Railcards will cost £35, up from £30. Three year Railcards will cost £80, up from £70. Regulated train fares will rise by 4.6% on the same day. The exception is the Disabled Persons Railcard, the price

Train strikes: Avanti West Coast services affected until May

Train Managers employed by Avanti West Coast will be on strike every Sunday until 25 May 2025. Here's what you need to know.

Heidi Alexander replaces Louise Haigh as Transport Secretary

Louise Haigh has stepped down from her position as Secretary of State for Transport, after offering the Prime Minister her resignation last night. It makes her the first of Starmer's cabinet to step down since they were assembled in July 2024. Heidi Alexander has since taken the role

Transport for Wales' tri-mode Class 756s enter service

Monday, 18 November 2024 saw the official introduction of the Class 756 with Transport for Wales, following their first revenue earning outing on 15 November. Transport for Wales ordered 24 of these new tri-mode multiple units and plans for 14 to be in service by Spring 2025. Being tri-modal means

In case you couldn't get enough of the Voyagers...

CrossCountry introduces a new seven-hour-long service between Edinburgh and Cardiff. Plus, Avanti West Coast launches its Class 807 fleet, Eurostar celebrates its 30th anniversary, and ETCS is fully operational between Moorgate and Finsbury Park

Class 807s now in service with Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast have officially introduced their Class 807 electric multiple units (EMUs) into passenger service between Liverpool and London, with train 807001 departing Liverpool Lime Street station today at 9:01 am. The Class 807 is the second, electric-operation-only member of Avanti's 'Evero' family of

Liverpool Street consultation opens as TfL recovers from cyber attack

Plus, the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch share their preliminary examination findings of the Powys collision, and a Northern train conductor saves a passenger's life

Southeastern announces station improvement programme

Southeastern has announced a sweeping, £2 million station improvement and deep clean programme involving over 100 of their stations. The work is due to take place over a six month period, starting now and wrapping up no later than March 2025. The planned improvements are fairly minor, with public areas

Overcrowding, strikes, and rising costs of travelling

Meanwhile, signalling on the East Coast Main Line gets an upgrade, GWR unveils a special Paddington-themed livery, and new electrification projects are confirmed