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Mike Putnam succeeds Lord Hendy as Network Rail Chair

Train operators throughout the UK are affected by a worldwide IT outage.

New West Midlands mayor, Richard Parker has ordered an “urgent review” into the region’s transport policy after delays and rising costs on multiple schemes are causing pressures on the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) finances.

Harry Needle Railroad Company has acquired two previously preserved Class 33s (33053 and 33208) from Ed Stevenson

The world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct has entered a new phase in its £3.4m refurbishment project. Using a special rope access technique, technicians are scaling the 100ft high structure, which sits on the West Highland Line near Fort William.

More detail and reaction on what to expect from the government’s rail reform has emerged. The King set out planned reform to the railways in the state opening of parliament yesterday (July 17) with many of Labour’s manifesto pledges for rail reform included.

The national storm over the infilling of redundant bridges and tunnel has taken a rare turn with a local authority losing its legal battle against National Highways.

Iarnród Eireann’s 2023 Annual Report reveals significant growth in passenger journeys and a robust financial performance.

More than one-quarter of trains have been suddenly axed by nationalised ScotRail, owing to worsening industrial relations that has resulted in a driver shortage.

A host of new trains entered traffic in early June 2024