Train services on some routes in the north of England will be disrupted again this weekend, as the RMT stages a further Sunday strike of conductors in its continuing dispute with TransPennine Express over rest day and Sunday pay. TPE customer experience director Kathryn O’Brien said it was ‘really disappointing

The announcement by Transport for London that services are set to start on the central section of the Elizabeth Line on 24 May has been followed by a protest from transport secretary Grant Shapps, who is accusing the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of breaking election rules. The news of the

Transport for London has announced that the Elizabeth Line will open between Paddington and Abbey Wood on 24 May, so long as final safety checks are satisfactory. However, Bond Street station will not open until later in the year, because work is still unfinished there. Trains will run every five minutes between 06.30

Transport for London has just announced that the Elizabeth Line will open between Paddington and Abbey Wood on 24 May, so long as final safety checks are satisfactory. However, Bond Street station will not open until later in the year, because work is still unfinished there. Trains will run every five minutes

Lower rail funding could lead to serious accidents as well as fewer and more crowded trains, according to unions. A report drawn up by the TUC claims that safety would be ‘compromised’ if Network Rail goes ahead with a rumoured reduction in its workforce of 2,500 jobs, saving £100 million

Royal Mail is set to make more use of trains to carry post in Britain, it is reported. The Daily Telegraph says Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson wants to ‘at least treble’ the volumes carried. Most mail trains were withdrawn earlier this century in favour of large lorries and planes

A fleet of 30 bi-mode Class 99 locomotives has been ordered from Stadler for GB Railfreight, financed by Beacon Rail.Based on Stadler’s existing EURODUAL locomotives, the Co-Co Class 99s will be able to haul freight on electrified and non-electrified sections, using a high-power low-emissions Stage-V diesel engine where necessary. The

Network Rail has revealed that thefts of signalling cables, other electric wires and metal equipment from the railway in South Yorkshire, including areas such as Rotherham, Sheffield and Aldwarke, have cost taxpayers over £280,000 since April 2021. Trains have been delayed by a total of 89 hours over the last year,

Network Rail is investing £70 million on 550 projects to upgrade the railway over the May Bank Holiday weekend, but is urging passengers on some routes to travel on either side of the weekend if they can. About 95 per cent of the railway will not be affected by engineering