Go-ahead for East Linton
The village of East Linton is to have a railway station for the first time since 1964 after East Lothian Council’s planning committee approved the latest plans.
Consultation coming on Manchester timetables
Work to continue on Option B+ timetable for December 2022
Extra TPE services north of Newcastle from December
Five services per day will call at stations to Edinburgh
Applications open for RVE BigIdea
Applications to participate in this year’s exciting new supplier engagement activity at Modern Railways RVE are now open.
Register now for RVE 2021!
Excitement is building and registrations soaring as the original dedicated event for the rolling stock sector returns to Derby Arena this year on Thursday 4 November, with free registrations for individuals and companies open now
Lumo set for October start - full story
Brand unveiled for FirstGroup’s London to Edinburgh open access service
Battersea extension to open on 20 September
The Northern Line extension from Kennington to Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station will open to the public on Monday 20 September.
Modern Railways September 2021 issue: video podcast
A video preview of the September 2021 issue of Modern Railways
ScotRail consults on post-Covid timetable
May 2022 recast to provide foundation for future enhancements
ScotRail consults on post-Covid timetable - full report
Why ScotRail is proposing a new timetable from May 2022, and a detailed explanation of the plans
TRU blockade concludes
A 16-day blockade of the railway east of Manchester Victoria concluded on 16 August.
Rail emissions fell during pandemic
Emissions from trains across Britain fell to their lowest level on record in 2020-21, according to Office of Rail and Road data.
Freight train collides with tractor
A freight train has struck a tractor at a level crossing between March and Whittlesea, closing the line between Ely and Peterborough.
Installation of OLE begins in the Valleys
Construction of Core Valley Lines (CVL) overhead electrification equipment commenced on 26 July, when the first piles for masts were installed on the Aberdare branch.
Impasse over Manchester timetable changes
Dispute over proposed Option B+ timetable for December 2022
