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22.11.2025

Weekend rail disruption for signalling upgrade works to affect East of England routes

Weekend rail disruption for signalling upgrade works is set to affect passengers across parts of the East of England this Saturday and Sunday.
TfL line closures this weekend across London network

21.11.2025

TfL line closures this weekend across London network

TfL line closures this weekend are set to affect several routes across London between November 22 and 23, as Network Rail maintenance and engineering projects hit parts of the London Overground, DLR and Elizabeth line.
South Wales Metro depot opens as £100m Welsh hub today

18.11.2025

South Wales Metro depot opens as £100m Welsh hub today

King Charles has opened the South Wales Metro depot at Taff’s Well, a £100 million facility that anchors the metro’s electrification, new rolling stock and wider transport upgrades, according to Transport for Wales.
WMR and LNR expand services amid rising passenger demand

17.11.2025

WMR and LNR expand services amid rising passenger demand

Passenger demand continues to strengthen across WMR and LNR networks as new services, electric trains, and wider contactless ticketing quietly pull more travellers back to rail during the opening months of the 2025/26 financial year.
Rail stations expand contactless payments rollout

17.11.2025

Expanding contactless payments across rail networks

Across south-east England, rail operators roll out contactless payments at more than 50 stations, aiming to simplify journeys, reflect how people pay elsewhere, and support a £18.
TfL Addresses Temporary Withdrawal of New DLR Trains

16.11.2025

TfL Addresses Temporary Withdrawal of New DLR Trains

TfL is now reviewing its decision to pull new DLR trains from service after a braking issue in wet weather, and the authority still wants answers before restoring normal operations.
LiDAR Innovation Advances Rail Corridor Monitoring

16.11.2025

LiDAR Innovation Advances Rail Corridor Monitoring

Brightline and Sotereon. AI explore LiDAR to evaluate real-time corridor awareness, and they aim to understand how high-definition sensing performs within an active high-speed rail environment.
Steam Illuminations Returns With a Brighter 2025 Season

16.11.2025

Steam Illuminations Returns With a Brighter 2025 Season

Steam Illuminations offers an immersive festive train experience across Hampshire, and the 2025 season brings brighter lighting, themed journeys and new entertainment options for families who want something a little more special.
Storm Claudia Disruption Blocks Key Manchester Rail Link

15.11.2025

Storm Claudia Disruption Blocks Key Manchester Rail Link

Storm Claudia caused disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport because a fallen tree blocked every line, and Northern urged passengers to follow its travel updates closely throughout the day.
Northern train timetables change in December

15.11.2025

Northern train timetables change in December

Northern train timetables change from Sunday, 14 December 2025, and the operator openly urges passengers to check their journeys before they set off.
Storm Claudia Disruption Deepens Across UK Rail Network

15.11.2025

Storm Claudia Disruption Deepens Across UK Rail Network

Storm Claudia creates severe disruption across southern England and Wales as heavy flooding shuts rail routes, slows major roads, and forces passengers to reconsider travel plans for safety.
CAT boundary fares ruling reshapes UK passenger rights

14.11.2025

CAT boundary fares ruling reshapes UK passenger rights

The CAT’s boundary fares decision quietly shifts the ground for rail disputes, because it spells out how far competition law can really go in policing everyday ticket fairness.