1913-built Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31 is seen with a goods train on Didcot’s branch line. Photo: Frank Dumbleton The new Didcot Railway Centre season opens this weekend (February 15-16) with the ‘Delivering The Goods’ steam and diesel gala event. Demonstration freight trains and wagon movements will

Updated 14.06 11 Feb. PRIME MINISTER Boris Johnson has announced that HS2 is going ahead, and reaction has been coming in. However, he has criticised the management of HS2 Ltd, particularly in its approach to local communities. Mr Johnson said: ‘The Cabinet has given High Speed Rail the green signal. We are going

► Primary advantage is capacity, not speed► Costs remain uncertain, particularly for later phases► HS2 must be part of national rail network► Frequency should drop to 14tph, perhaps 16tph later THE review of HS2 from former HS2 chairman Doug Oakervee has been published, to coincide with the Prime Minister’s statement

THERE are widespread predictions this morning that the Prime Minister is preparing to give the green light to Phase 1 of HS2 between London and Birmingham and probably on to Crewe. The remaining sections to Manchester and Leeds may be reviewed again. This story will be updated when there is an

In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snow. Less than two years ago the ‘Beast from the East’ brought parts of the country to a snowy standstill. Despite this, many rail commuters and travellers alike often ask the question: Why does snow stop trains running? It would be

Danny Lawson/PA Wire Parts of the UK continue to brace for blizzards and up to 20cm of snow in the wake of Storm Ciara, with travel disruptions set to continue. Trains, flights and ferries all saw cancellations and delays on Sunday, while drivers faced treacherous conditions with floodwater, fallen trees and other

THE franchise crisis appears to be deepening, with reports that c2c is the latest operator to slip into the red. Trenitalia is said to have accrued debts of £20 million after forecasts of growth during last year proved to be too optimistic. The Italian operator is now in talks with the Department

Updated 12.00 10 Feb.THE clear up after Storm Ciara is under way, but fallen trees and other debris have blocked lines and damaged trains. Passengers were urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary on Sunday, while the storm was at its height. Network Rail warned that while the strongest winds were expected

WEST Midlands Trains has been ordered to invest £20 million to improve services and recruit more drivers. The money will also be used to reduce some fares. Season ticket holders will be offered a 3 per cent discount and off-peak fares will be cut by 10 per cent in July and

PASSENGER watchdog Transport Focus says passengers often find it too difficult to claim compensation if their train is late or cancelled. It is launching a publicity campaign today using cinema advertisements, station posters and social media to explain that compensation is available, often after a delay of just 15 minutes, although