Peak time Cardiff to London ‘flyers’ taking just 102 minutes for the 131-mile journey are among the highlights of Great Western Railway’s new inter-city timetable.
Read moreGreat Western makes preparations for ‘biggest timetable change in 43 years’
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A West Highland celebration
Keith Farr analyses steam-hauled journeys over this scenic and demanding route.
Read moreNorthern ‘Pacers’ to nod along until 2020
Arriva Rail North has confirmed that some of its unpopular ‘Pacer’ railbuses will be required beyond the December 31 withdrawal deadline.
Read moreNorth set to receive ‘£2,300 less per person in transport spending than London’
Boris Johnson has been urged to keep his promises after a report suggested the North is set to receive more than £2,300 less per person in transport spending than London.
Read moreBritish railways still Europe’s safest – but SPAD risk rises
The RSSB annual health and safety report for 2018/19 confirms Britain’s place as the safest of the European Union’s 10 biggest railway networks.
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson backs HS3 route
PM Boris Johnson has promised to fund a faster rail route between Leeds and Manchester, which he claimed would “turbo-charge” regional growth.
Read moreSteam lines face double threat in crackdown on coal-burning
Britain’s heritage railways are fighting for their future in the face of a Government crackdown on carbon emissions.
Read moreBid to run Southeastern rail route scrapped
The bid to run Southeastern rail route has been scrapped, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Read moreClass 442s return after door issues problems
Class 442 units returned to the South Western Main Line on June 10, the door issues apparently resolved. Set Nos. 442410 and 442420 are seen at London Waterloo after their inaugural service, the 06.28 from Southampton
Read moreGreen light for TransPennine Class 802s
THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given authorisation for TransPennine Express to introduce Hitachi Class 802/2 bi-mode units. TPE has ordered 19 five-car trains, and the ORR approval covers operation in both five-
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