Locomotion railway museum in Shildon has announced its programme for the railway’s bicentenary year, including new exhibitions and a Flying Scotsman residency.
Chiltern Railways will run trains on a new line linking Oxford and Milton Keynes in the first phase of the East West Rail project, the Department for Transport has announced.
Trainline made a record amount from ticket sales last year, but saw its share price plummet on Thursday amid concerns over Government plans for a rival national ticketing app.
Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.
Rocks and a scooter are among objects thrown at trains in a spate of “incredibly dangerous” attacks from a bridge above a 120mph railway line, an operator said.
Direct international train services between London and destinations such as Germany and Switzerland could be launched amid plans to boost the capacity of St Pancras station.
Reliability on Britain’s railways reached a record low last year, with more than one in 25 services cancelled amid industrial disputes and staffing shortages.
