Work on South London Victorian railway viaduct completed

Work on South London Victorian railway viaduct completed

Since summer 2020, Network Rail engineers have been working to repair the Oxted Viaduct. Passengers travelling on the line from South Croydon to Uckfield will cross over the improved Victorian structure, which... Read more »
South London railway line to close for nine days this July

South London railway line to close for nine days this July

Passengers are being advised to plan ahead as Network Rail gears up for nine-day total closure of Penge Tunnel between Brixton and Beckenham Junction in South London, in late July A section... Read more »
Railway open for passengers celebrating Queen’s Platinum Jubilee | News

Railway open for passengers celebrating Queen’s Platinum Jubilee | News

Passengers are being advised that rail routes between London, the Midlands and North West will be open as usual during the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend (2-5 June). It’s after Network Rail... Read more »
Midlands’ longest railway bridge to be installed this weekend | News

Midlands’ longest railway bridge to be installed this weekend | News

Final preparations are underway to install a new landmark railway bridge in Birmingham which will become the longest single-span railway structure in the West Midlands. The 92-metre-long bridge in Stechford is being... Read more »
‘Major disruption’ on Surrey railway between Epsom and Leatherhead as person hit by train – recap

‘Major disruption’ on Surrey railway between Epsom and Leatherhead as person hit by train – recap

There was ‘major disruption’ on the railway network in Surrey after a person was hit by a train today (Thursday, April 21). Emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident, which... Read more »
London’s ‘only miniature railway’ that visitors travel hundreds of miles to ride and costs just £1

London’s ‘only miniature railway’ that visitors travel hundreds of miles to ride and costs just £1

With twelve major railways, thousands of trains run through the capital each day. But at just 7 ¼ inches wide, Brockwell Park Miniature Railway is not only London’s smallest railway, it’s also... Read more »
London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Terrier locomotives celebrate 150 years service

London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Terrier locomotives celebrate 150 years service

This year marks 150 years since the first London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) A1 Class locomotive, popularly known as the Terrier, entered service. The popular Terriers were originally designed to... Read more »
The tiny railway line just outside London that nobody can decide what to do with

The tiny railway line just outside London that nobody can decide what to do with

This year is set to be truly transformational for the railways of London and the South East. All eyes are on the long-awaited Elizabeth line opening within the first half of the... Read more »
Croydon attack: Man, 38, fighting for life after violent attack by gang of 7 men outside KFC near West Croydon Railway Station

Croydon attack: Man, 38, fighting for life after violent attack by gang of 7 men outside KFC near West Croydon Railway Station

A 38-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after being violently attacked by a gang of seven men near West Croydon Railway Station this morning (Sunday, February 27). The Met... Read more »
LIVE: Kent train hits tree with six railway lines blocked in Storm Eunice aftermath – latest updates

LIVE: Kent train hits tree with six railway lines blocked in Storm Eunice aftermath – latest updates

A train in Kent has hit a tree on Saturday morning in the aftermath of Storm Eunice. Fortunately, the train was not in service – but line between Swanley and Rochester is... Read more »