SCOTRAIL operator Abellio has revealed a loss of more than £64 million last year, although lockdowns and travel restrictions had only just started as the financial year ended on 31 March. Even so, Netherlands-owned Abellio said the pandemic had a ‘significant impact’ on its results. The pre-tax loss reported by Abellio was

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group has said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February. The increase means nearly 18,000 services will run today, when non-essential shops, pub beer gardens and outdoor visitor attractions are among premises allowed to reopen in England. A more significant

THE line between Perth and Inverness is blocked by a derailed HST, which came to grief near Dalwhinnie in the small hours of Saturday morning. The five-car set was running at low speed under test when one power car became derailed, along with one bogie of the adjacent Mk3 trailer. It

With restrictions easing and businesses opening, it’s the perfect time to start planning you’re next trip to one of the many steam railways in the UK. Whether you’re after a leisurely ride on a steam train or looking for a bit of culture at a museum, these rail companies have got

TICKET examiners on ScotRail have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay. The result was 238 in favour and 44 against. ScotRail has expressed its ‘disappointment’, but the RMT had said that Abellio ScotRail was a company ‘that had opted to declare war’ on its staff, ScotRail conductors have

Fancy watching a new railway film or series? Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts. Check out our favourite picks… 100 Years of British Trains 100 Years of British Trains compiles the incredible

SHARP rises in rail passenger numbers are being predicted for next week, as lockdown restrictions are eased. Non-essential shopping will be allowed once again from 12 April in England, along with ‘personal care’ businesses as well as pubs and restaurants in England, so long as their customers are served outside. The Rail

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Here what’s coming up in the April issue: The Railway Photos of Tom Williams Fraser Pithie meets up and reflects with his old school friend, Phil Williams, who has

THE uncertainty over the survival of Eurostar has continued over Easter, although international travel restrictions to at least some countries could be eased from 17 May. The RMT union has stepped up its campaign to get help for the international rail operator, pointing out that 3,000 jobs could be at

THE uncertainty over the survival of Eurostar has continued over Easter, although international travel restrictions to at least some countries could be eased from 17 May. The RMT union has stepped up its campaign to get help for the international rail operator, pointing out that 3,000 jobs could be at