Yes, we're going back to our semi-regular diversion of trains - and for commuters in the South West of London and beyond - this is important as the new operator of the South Western Rail franchise has placed an order for new trains. And it is with Bombardier who get the order for 750 new train carriages. Bombardier Aventra for South West Railway franchise - Rendering, … [Read more...]

As we head into the long Easter weekend, the UK rail network responds in its usual way -  by closing parts of network to shut down in bits and bobs to allow engineering work. London Paddington Train Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Major works include Heathrow Express 14th and 15th April - Every 30 minutes 16th April - Every 15 minutes … [Read more...]

In the UK, it's not unusal to see steam trains on the main line railway as they operate on railtours or train cruises. But on timetabled services?  Not since the last steam service ran nearly 50 years ago. Until yesterday. Northern Rail and the A1 Locomotive Trust teamed up to operate the steam Locomotive "60163 Tornado" on the Settle to Carlisle Line. 60163 Tornado at … [Read more...]

Virgin Trains East Coast has been busy in the background refurbishing its fleet. Recently, the company announced it completed the refurbishment of its fleet Virgin Trains East Coast Intercity 125 and Intercity 225 trainsets - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Virgin Trains East Coast currently operate a fleet of Intercity 125 (Diesel Class 43 locomotives with Mark III … [Read more...]

If you're planning to take Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect to London (or to Heathrow), there's bad news as it is now shut for the duration of the Christmas period Heathrow Express departing Heathrow Central (and you won't be able to catch one until the 29th December- Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As such, there is no service between Paddington and Heathrow … [Read more...]