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Loco Stop - The Rail Advent Social Network
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (165+ words) Rail Advent Leslie Platt posted an update On Saturday 16 May I made good use of my bus pass with a journey from CW6 to Buxton via Crewe and Macclesfield. There was spectacular scenery between Macclesfield and Buxton which, when driving a…...
New rail timetable brings more seats and new overnight trains
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (325+ words) The introduction of the new national train timetable today, Sunday, 17th May, will see more seats, improved connectivity, better service, new overnight trains, and the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman service. London Northwestern Railway is increasing its capacity with 42, 000 extra…...
Lancashire railway appoints two new directors
1+ day, 17+ min ago (349+ words) The East Lancashire Railway has confirmed two new appointments to the railway's Board of Directors. Phil Warren has been appointed Director of Commercial Services, and Phil Mckennell has been appointed Director of Partnerships and Contracts. Both appointments followed an internal…...
Unique kitchen coach restored by heritage railway
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (381+ words) A unique Kitchen Coach has been restored at the Churnet Valley Railway near Leek in Staffordshire and has been returned to service in time for the 2026 season. Kitchen Coach RK 80030 is an especially significant vehicle, as it is the only…...
New router aims to solve Wi-Fi connectivity problems
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (243+ words) A new internet router announced today aims to solve problems caused by varying Wi-Fi connectivity requirements across different types of trains, differences in vehicle architecture, space constraints, and operational priorities. The Icomera XS1 router is a compact unit that can be…...
Original livery for iconic Blue Train to celebrate anniversary
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (237+ words) The preserved Class 311 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), 311103, is set to be unveiled in its Caledonian Blue livery. The Glasgow Electric Group, in association with the ACMU Society, will be hosting a ceremony on the 30th May at 1 pm at the Summerlee…...
London Underground set for union action next week
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (267+ words) Passengers on the London Underground are being warned to expect disruption between 19 and 22 May after the RMT union confirmed strike action in an ongoing dispute over proposed voluntary four-day working arrangements for Tube drivers. Transport for London said services would…...
Application for new services between Hampshire and London rejected
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (312+ words) The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected an application to introduce new train services between Marchwood and Southampton in Hampshire, and London Waterloo. The application was submitted by Grand Union Trains under its Alliance Rail banner, and would…...
Appeal for victim and witnesses after man assaulted in Devon
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) British Transport Police have launched an appeal for both witnesses and victims of an assault to come forward. The assault occurred on the 1st May at around 4: 30 pm on board a train from Exeter to Copplestone. On board the train, two…...
Rother Valley release Charwelton steam locomotive update
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (368+ words) The Rother Valley Railway has issued an update on the overhaul of 0-6-0 saddle tank Charwelton. Charwelton is now being overhauled at the Flour Mill workshops in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. A lot of the pipework has been refitted, and…...