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First Great Eastern livery unveiled for Class 315 DMS! The AC Multiple Unit Society has announced a partial repaint of 315856’s DMS carriage, No. 64571. The carriage, which is based at the Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway in South Wales, has been partially repainted into First Great Eastern livery The work was an objective of Project Yellow Submarine, which…

The AC Multiple Unit Society has announced a partial repaint of 315856’s DMS carriage, No. 64571. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/first-great-eastern-livery-unveiled-for-class-315-dms.html #315856 #AcmuSociety #Class_315PreservationSociety #LlanelliAndMynyddMawrRailway

Harry Styles tribute act to travel on LNER’s special LNER ‘Together, Together’ Train A Harry Styles tribute act will be entertaining London North Eastern Railway (LNER) passengers in June, to mark the start of the real Harry Styles’ series of concerts at Wembley Stadium in London.

Sean Mac described the prospect of performing for LNER passengers as “a pleasure” and “an amazing experience”. #BerwickUponTweed #darlington #doncaster #edinburgh #EdinburghWaverley

Great Western Railway launches celebration of folklore with Sir Michael Morpurgo Rail operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has launched a campaign to celebrate and preserve regional folklore, marking World Book Day with a new collection of myths and legends from the South West and Wales.

Published a century after the original Legend Land series was completed, the new edition features 11 traditional stories retold for modern readers by Gloucestershire writer Brad Brookes.

London Transport Museum set to open Depot to public Between 9 and 12 April 2026, the London Transport Museum will open its Depot in Acton Town for a rare behind-the-scenes look at over 320,000 objects from the city’s transport past. This year’s event celebrates big milestones in London transport history, including 120 years of the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines,…

Further information, as well as ticket booking, can be found on the London Transport Museum website. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/london-transport-museum-set-to-open-depot-to-public.html #acton #ActonTown #BakerlooLine #hounslow #london #LondonTransportMuseum

The Llangollen & Corwen Railway to host annual Classic Transport Weekend this summer The Llangollen & Corwen Railway has confirmed the return of its popular Classic Transport Weekend on 4-5 July 2026, with vehicle entries now open.

On Saturday evening, Party on the Park returns with live music from 7 pm at Glyndyfrdwy, plus free shuttle trains from Llangollen and Corwen. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/the-llangollen-corwen-railway-to-host-annual-classic-transport-weekend-this-summer.html #berwyn #corwen #llangollen

London trains will be disrupted this Easter Passengers are being asked to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel between Friday, 3 to Monday, 6 April. Trains between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction will run a reduced service as engineers carry out essential track and bridge work.

London trains will be disrupted this Easter #barnes #basingstoke #battersea #ClaphamJunction #disruption #eastleigh #EtonRiverside #HamptonCourt #honiton #kingston #london

Severn Valley Railway offering a special Mother’s Day Families looking to treat Mum this Mother’s Day can enjoy a relaxed and memorable day out at the Severn Valley Railway, with a combination of great food and steam travel.

Visitors can then board the 2:15 pm steam service for a scenic return journey to Bridgnorth, enjoying views of the beautiful Severn Valley from the comfort of a heritage carriage. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/make-mothers-day-special-at-the-severn-valley-railway.html

Bodmin Railway set to celebrate Mother’s & Ladies Day with discounts and afternoon tea Bodmin Railway is celebrating Mother’s & Ladies Day in style this Mothering Sunday (15 March 2026).

Bodmin Railway is celebrating Mother’s & Ladies Day in style this Mothering Sunday (15 March 2026). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/mothers-ladies-day-when-ladies-travel-half-price.html #bodmin #BodminAndWenfordRailway

Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting the railway from the 23rd - 27th and 29th - 31st May 2026. Tickets for the visit will cost £21.45 for adults and children will cost £24.75and will include a ride behind Thomas, meet and…

Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/thomas-the-tank-engine-is-coming-to-the-north-yorkshire-moors-railway.html #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #ThomasTheTankEngine

Network Rail to carry out essential maintenance of vital rail corridor this Easter Network Rail is advising passengers travelling through the vital rail corridor in the Eastleigh area to plan ahead of travel and to leave plenty of time to reach destinations over the Easter weekend, with warnings of disruption as essential engineering work takes place from Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6…

“These improvements will provide better journeys for customers and a more reliable railway for freight, heading to one of the country’s busiest and most important freight terminals in Southampton.”

Special train arrangements put in place for passengers affected by Middle East War Govia Thameslink Railway say that they have made special arrangements for passengers that have been affected by the war in the Middle East. Ticket restrictions have been lifted on Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern services, meaning passengers arriving back in to the UK, or departing for the Middle…

Special train arrangements put in place for passengers affected by Middle East War https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/special-train-arrangements-put-in-place-for-passengers-affected-by-middle-east-war.html #GatwickExpress #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #luton #southern #thameslink

Derbyshire station car park to close to allow for emergency repairs Urgent embankment strengthening works near Dronfield station are underway this weekend, resulting in changes to car park accessibility at the station.

Derbyshire station car park to close to allow for emergency repairs https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/derbyshire-station-car-park-to-close-to-allow-for-emergency-repairs.html #chesterfield #derbyshire #disruption #dronfield #NetworkRail #sheffield

Four visiting locomotives announced for Severn Valley Diesel Gala The Severn Valley Railway has announced four visiting locomotives for its Spring Diesel Festival, which will run from Thursday, 14th May until Sunday, 17th May 2026. A Class 67 will visit thanks to DB Cargo, marking the first 67 to appear at an event. Also visiting will be Hymek D7018,…

Four visiting locomotives announced for Severn Valley Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/four-visiting-locomotives-announced-for-severn-valley-diesel-gala.html #class_55 #class_57 #class_67 #d7018 #DbCargo #Deltic_55009Alycidon #DelticPreservationSociety #SevernValleyRailway

Railbus to run on Suffolk railway for first time as steam loco arrives in time for Easter The Mid- Suffolk Light Railway has lots of locomotives moving around this year, with a wide variety to be spotted running services.

Railbus to run on Suffolk railway for first time as steam loco arrives in time for Easter #BuckinghamshireRailwayCentre #EastAnglianRailwayMuseum #MidSuffolkLightRailway #suffolk

Appeal for witnesses following stabbing in London An appeal for witnesses has been launched following a stabbing in February.

Since launching their investigation, British Transport Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of wounding with intent as well as possession. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/appeal-for-witnesses-following-stabbing-in-london.html #BritishTransportPolice

Major rail upgrades set for Britain’s rail network this Easter Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before travel across the UK this Easter bank holiday as a £75.5 million programme of engineering works gets underway to improve reliability and performance. The largest upgrades form part of a wider £400 million investment in the West Coast Main Line, Europe’s busiest…

Major rail upgrades set for Britain’s rail network this Easter #HarrowAmpWealdstone #LeightonBuzzard #london #LondonEuston #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail #purley #signalling #wembley

Release date confirmed for new Thomas the Tank Engine adventure game Dovetail Games and Mattel Inc have confirmed the release date for upcoming adventure game, Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

The game will feature narration from Mark Moraghan, one of the show’s original narrators as well as realistic routes including Thomas’ branch line, Knapford Harbour and more. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/release-date-confirmed-for-new-thomas-the-tank-engine-adventure-game.html

WATCH: Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway charter train passes through Chirk On Monday 2nd March, Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway ran a private charter from Wrexham General to London Euston to promote the new potential service, Back in December 2025, the Alstom-led company submitted a new application that follows on from feedback. The new potential service will see trains call at…

On Monday 2nd March, Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway ran a private charter from Wrexham General to London Euston to promote the new potential service, https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/watch-wrexham-shropshire-and-midlands-railway-charter-train-passes-through-chirk.html #alstom #chirk

Its nearly a month since we visited our friends at Alstom to see the new CrossCountry Voyager unveiled. Missed our video from the launch? You can see it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOm4...

Have you seen the Voyager out and about yet? Make sure to share your photos: www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop

North Wales to see major upgraded timetable plans Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced the introduction of one of the biggest timetable changes in a generation. From 17 May 2026, plans are in place for an improved timetable to offer more services and simpler journeys.

The new timetable will boost trains on the North Wales Coast Line by around fifty per cent, improving capacity, reliability, and regional connectivity as part of the wider Network North Wales initiative. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/north-wales-to-see-major-upgraded-timetable-plans.html

Police appeal after London Underground passenger punched in head The British Transport Police has released images after an assault on board a Jubilee Line train. On Wednesday 4th February, at around 09:55, a man was sat on a seat opposite the victim and began gesticulating towards him. The victim asked him what he was saying, and he then jumped…

Police appeal after London Underground passenger punched in head https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/police-appeal-after-london-underground-passenger-punched-in-head.html #BritishTransportPolice #JubileeLine #london #LondonUnderground

Report released after fatal accident at London Underground station The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a fatal accident that occurred at Ickenham Station on 28 March 2025.

Report released after fatal accident at London Underground station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/raib-report-fatal-accident-at-ickenham-london-underground-station.html #ickenham #london #LondonUnderground

£22,500 boost for biodiversity at Crewe Heritage Centre The Crewe Heritage Trust has been awarded £22,500 to restore green space and biodiversity.

£22,500 boost for biodiversity at Crewe Heritage Centre https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/22500-boost-for-biodiversity-at-crewe-heritage-centre.html #crewe #CreweHeritageCentre

New images released of new Birmingham Railway Station HS2 engineers have finished installing 2,011 concrete piles to underpin the foundations of the new Curzon Street station in Birmingham.

A new square next to the eastern entrance, facing the disused, Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street station, built in 1838. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/new-images-released-of-new-birmingham-railway-station.html #birmingham #BirminghamCurzonStreet #hs2 #midlands

Greater Manchester set for major transport upgrades Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced the launch of a major 2026 upgrade to boost the Bee Network’s tram capacity, reliability, and resilience. The first phase runs over Easter weekend (3-6 April) at Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, with track and rail replacement work affecting the Altrincham, Eccles, and Trafford…

This year’s programme is one of the most significant we’ve ever undertaken and will strengthen the whole network-our track, our trams and our workforce. #altrincham #deansgate

New crowd management for upcoming Wales V Italy Six Nations fixture Transport for Wales (TfW) is set to trial a new post-match crowd management plan during the upcoming Six Nations match between Wales and Italy, as preparations continue for the redevelopment of Cardiff Central station. Passengers are being asked to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.

Accessibility assistance will continue to be available at Cardiff Central for both mainline and Valley line passengers. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/transport-for-wales-to-trial-new-crowd-management-for-final-six-nations-fixture.html #SixNations #TransportForWales #wales

Services resume on the Brecon Mountain Railway this weekend Following some winter maintenance and inspections, the Brecon Mountain Railway is set to return in full steam from this weekend.

Services resume on the Brecon Mountain Railway this weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/services-resume-on-the-brecon-mountain-railway-this-weekend.html #BreconMountainRailway #wales

Yorkshire Wolds Railway gearing up for annual model railway exhibition Members of the Yorkshire Wolds Railway are gearing up for the annual model railway exhibition in Driffield on Saturday, 14 March. Now in its ninth year, the show runs from 10 am to 4 pm at the Rix Pavilion on Driffield Showground.

Yorkshire Wolds Railway gearing up for annual model railway exhibition https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/model-railway-show-pulls-into-driffield.html #driffield

£6.6m deal keeps London Overground ‘missing link’ on track £6.65 million is set to be collectively contributed towards the West London Orbital route by Transport for London (TfL), four west London boroughs and the Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).

This proposed route will also include new stations, while also running through existing stations to serve 25,000 homes and 11,500 new jobs. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/6-6m-deal-keeps-london-overground-missing-link-on-track.html #london #LondonOverground #OldOakCommon

RAIB issues advice following incident at West London railway station At the end of 2024, a Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) investigation was launched looking into a trap and drag incident which occurred at Ealing Broadway in November 2024.

RAIB issues advice following incident at West London railway station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/raib-issues-advice-following-incident-at-west-london-railway-station.html #EalingBroadway #ElizabethLine #RailAccidentInvestigationBranchRaib #RailSafetyAndStandardsBoard