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Glasgow Central station closed and trains suspended due to vape shop fire Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central Station has been closed due to a fire at a vape shop near the station.

Glasgow Central station closed and trains suspended due to vape shop fire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/glasgow-central-station-closed-and-trains-suspended-due-to-vape-shop-fire.html #AvantiWestCoast #CaledonianSleeper #CrossCountry #glasgow #GlasgowCentral #NetworkRail #scotland

Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline Passengers are being advised of significant travel disruptions on the East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough on Sunday, 15 March, due to further testing of a new digital signalling system.

Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline #cambridge #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ely #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth

Greater Anglia launches online tour of Beaulieu Park station Train operator Greater Anglia has launched an online virtual tour of Beaulieu Park railway station to help passengers plan journeys and travel with greater confidence. The 360-degree tour allows users to explore the station before they arrive, helping them understand how to move around the site and locate key facilities.

Greater Anglia launches online tour of Beaulieu Park station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/online-virtual-tour-of-beaulieu-park-rail-station-will-help-people-travel-with-confidence.html #BeaulieuPark

East Anglia passengers asked to plan ahead for travel Passengers travelling across East Anglia this Easter are being asked to check before travel during periods of service disruption. London Liverpool Street station will remain fully operational throughout the long bank holiday, with Greater Anglia trains serving destinations including Southend Victoria, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich.

East Anglia passengers asked to plan ahead for travel https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/east-anglia-railway-open-for-easter-getaway.html #BuryStEdmunds #c2c #cambridge #colchester #disruption #ely #GreatNorthern #GreaterAnglia #london #LondonLiverpoolStreet

Hitachi Rail secures €481m Metro Line 2 deal with the city of Turin Hitachi Rail has landed a €481.6 million contract to deliver next-generation urban mobility for Turin, with the first section of Metro Line 2 expected by 2033. The agreement covers the “Rebaudengo-Politecnico” segment for InfraTO, reinforcing Hitachi Rail’s status as a leader in fully automated metro systems. The deal breaks down…

Hitachi Rail secures €481m Metro Line 2 deal with the city of Turin https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/hitachi-rail-and-the-city-of-turin-sign-contract-for-metro-line-2.html #accessibility #cbtc #HitachiRail #italy #metro #signalling

Alresford Station volunteer gardeners celebrated with RHS award Volunteers who care for Alresford railway station have been recognised at the Royal Horticultural Society Community Awards 2025 for their work transforming the station into a vibrant green space.

Alresford Station volunteer gardeners celebrated with RHS award https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/alresford-station-volunteer-gardeners-celebrated-with-rhs-award.html #alresford #awards #environment #GreaterAnglia #volunteer

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group reports positive Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) tests The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has revealed that winter testing, using a demo train, has confirmed that Digital Automatic Coupling is highly robust.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group reports positive Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) tests https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/obb-rail-cargo-group-reports-positive-digital-automatic-coupling-dac-tests.html #austria #RailCargoGroup #salzburg

High Wycombe welcomes 2026 model railway exhibition this April The High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society will celebrate the art of railway modelling at its annual MRX26 exhibition on Saturday, 11th April.

The High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society is set to celebrate the art of railway modelling once again at its annual MRX26 exhibition on Saturday, 11th April. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/mrx26-high-wycombe-model-railway-exhibition-saturday-11th-april.html #HighWycombe

Train Sim World 6 to soon have its first Czechia route 10th March will be a momentous time for Train Sim World 6 with the release of trains and challenges in Czechia, formerly the Czech Republic.

Train Sim World 6 to soon have its first Czechia route https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/train-sim-world-6-to-soon-have-its-first-czechia-route.html #CzechRepublic #DovetailGames #playstation #TrainSimWorld #TrainSimWorld_6

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