HULL Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains services will be able to travel on alternative train services on

The people who bring you The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway and Rail Express have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home. Among the many new books included is Locomotives of the National Collection by Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones.

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A SPECIAL force of 500 BTP constables is now patrolling the National Rail network, and passengers are being reminded at stations that only essential travel is recommended. The number of people using the London Underground has fallen over the past two days, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. His statement followed outrage

Thieves have stolen up to £10,000 worth of brass and copper fittings from East Lancashire Railway, after a devastating weekend which saw it forced to close due to COVID-19. The charity is appealing for the public’s help to give it a future after closing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, shortly before

By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet.  For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction

RETIRED railway staff are being urged to volunteer for a temporary return to duty, as the importance of maintaining rail services, particularly vital freight movements, is being highlighted by the coronavirus emergency. The first appeal was made by ScotRail, but this has now been followed by similar appeals in England and

CONTRACTORS working at HS2 sites are reported to be suspending their work in reaction to the coronavirus emergency. The move follows the news that work on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has already been temporarily suspended. The sites included in the pause apparently include those being run by the Costain

WORK on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has been temporarily suspended, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. London transport commissioner Mike Brown said: ‘The Government and the Mayor have given clear instructions to stay safe and to stop travelling in all cases other than critical workers