Sadiq Khan has given his backing to a proposed new railway link connecting Heathrow Airport[1] with south west London, Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.
The Mayor of London said the so-called Southern Rail Link scheme could be transformative in enabling…
The Mayor of London[1] said the so-called Southern Rail Link scheme could be transformative in enabling more people to reach the UK’s busiest airport.
The proposal would see a new track laid from Terminal 5 station down towards the existing South Weste…
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The RMT strike coincides with the Reading Festival. (Photos by Getty)Railway workers have announced two more days of strikes this summer in a national dispute over working conditions, pay and job security.Around 20,000 RMT members will walk out on Satu…
The RMT strike coincides with the Reading Festival. (Photos by Getty)
Railway workers have announced two more days of strikes this summer in a national dispute over working conditions, pay and job security.
Around 20,000 RMT members will walk out o…
West London
1. Hounslow Heritage Walk, Isleworth
Over 200 soldiers lost their lives at the Battle of Brentford, while Vincent Van Gogh famously taught bible scripture along the riverside in Isleworth – you can visit both of these locations on a private…
Hounslow Council have been successful in securing more than £130,000 from the South Western Railway (SWR) Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF).
Published: Wednesday, 9th August 2023
This funding is for the development and delivery of proj…
45596 Bahamas will be on the mainline this Wednesday, 2nd July 2023, as it hauls a London[1] to Weymouth[2] tour.
Departing London Victoria[3] at 08:45, Bahamas will pass through Clapham Junction[4] (09:03), Brentford[5] (09:13), Staines[6] (09:32), Wo…
BR Britannia No. 70000 Britannia is set to depart London Victoria[1] this Tuesday (25th July 2023), is hauls two Steam Dreams[2] tours.
The Britannia class of locomotive is hauling The Garden Of England tour as well as The Sunset Steam Express.
With pa…
Liverpool will continue to add thousands of rail seats at Anfield after a successful trial, which has led to a significant development of safe standing being introduced next season.
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The club first introduced rail seating ahead of the…
In the heart of Anfield, Liverpool FC is moving forward with plans to augment their safe standing areas. Reportedly, the club aims to obtain a licence for 13,300 rail seats, up from 7,800 installed in 2021. This endeavour comes in the wake of various …
A week is a long time in politics and it must seem similar on the bench of a magistrates’ court. The cavalcade of ne’er-do-wells, unfortunates, unlucky and obviously dodgy have appeared before the district judges and lay magistrates, highlighting the r…
Isleworth station in southwest London is the latest to get an upgrade to step-free access as Network Rail outlines plans to add two lifts to the station.
Isleworth station is raised up on an embankment, with two platforms on either side of the railway…
FTSE 100 finishes 24 points higher
Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson to step down
Rail strikes hit Eurovision
4.40pm: FTSE 100 in the green
The UK’s blue chip index had a muted end to the week but managed to scrape out a gain on the day, finishing 0.3% …