Class 66 to haul rail tour from Norwich to London A special charter train, the East Anglian, is being run by the Branch Line Society on Saturday, 25th April, from Norwich to London Liverpool Street.

Class 66 to haul rail tour from Norwich to London www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/class-66-to-haul... #BeaulieuPark #BranchLineSociety #chelmsford #class_66 #colchester #diss #essex #GbRailfreight #ilford #ipswich

Luxury train to visit Lincolnshire this Friday The Belmond British Pullman will be visiting Stamford in Lincolnshire this Friday (10th April 2026). The luxury train will depart London Victoria at 08:07 with Class 67s hauling the train throughout. The train will head to Stamford via Kensington Olympia (08:25), Watford Junction (09:06), Milton Kings Central (09:49), Rugby (10:27),…

Luxury train to visit Lincolnshire this Friday www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/luxury-train-to-... #ClaphamJunction #FinsburyPark #HertfordNorth #KensingtonOlympia #leicester #lincolnshire #london #LondonVictoria #MeltonMowbray

Dapol Announces 00 Milk Tank Wagons Dapol’s 6-wheel Milk Tank wagons will go on sale in June

Dapol Announces 00 Milk Tank Wagons www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/dapol-announces-... #dapol

Gloucestershire passengers asked to plan ahead with lines set to close Network Rail is asking passengers travelling through Gloucestershire over the next two weekends to check before setting off, as rail improvement work takes place.

“We’ll be working non-stop over the next two weekends to complete this essential work to improve journeys for passengers throughout Gloucestershire. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/passengers-warne... #bristol #BristolParkway

Network Rail release videos of Easter upgrade works along the West Coast Mainline Drone and trackside footage has been released, highlighting major rail improvement works carried out across the North West over the Easter weekend. The West Coast Main Line between Preston and Oxenholme reopened on Monday, 6 April, following a two-day closure for essential upgrades.

Network Rail release videos of Easter upgrade works along the West Coast Mainline #birmingham #carnforth #disruption #dumfries #edinburgh #lanarkshire #lancashire #lancaster #london

Somerset Easter engineering work comes to an end Rail services through Somerset have returned to normal following a major Easter engineering programme, Network Rail has confirmed.

Somerset Easter engineering work comes to an end www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/somerset-easter-... #disruption #GreatWesternRailway #NetworkRail #signalling #somerset #taunton #westbury

West Midlands railway stations reopen after over 80 years The West Midlands Railway have announced the opening of three new railway stations in South Birmingham to passengers from 7 April, marking the return of rail services to the Camp Hill Line after more than 80 years.

West Midlands railway stations reopen after over 80 years www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/historic-west-mi... #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #CampHillLine #class_196 #cycle #DepartmentForTransport #KingsHeath #KingsNorton #midlands

Cardiff railway station reopens after major upgrades Transport for Wales has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a substantial upgrade programme aimed at improving safety, accessibility and operational capacity.

Cardiff railway station reopens after major upgrades www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/ty-glas-station-... #accessibility #class_756 #coryton #LevelCrossing #metro #SouthWalesMetro #TransportForWales #TyGlas #wales

Severn Valley Railway to host wartime renactments The Severn Valley Railway will once again turn back the clock this summer as its popular Step Back to the 1940s weekends return across 27-28 June and 4-5 July. The event will see the entire heritage line transformed into a detailed evocation of Britain’s wartime home front, offering visitors an…

Severn Valley Railway to host wartime renactments www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #arley #bewdley #bridgnorth #formby #HamptonLoade #highley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway #valley

Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrates successful Easter Leighton Buzzard Railway have celebrated its Easter weekend in style, with a visit from the Easter Bunny and a host of family-friendly activities.

Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrates successful Easter www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/leighton-buzzard... #LeightonBuzzard #LeightonBuzzardRailway

Crewe Heritage Centre celebrates record breaking 2026 reopening Crewe Heritage Centre has opened its 2026 season with record-breaking visitor numbers, as large crowds attended its opening weekend. Supported by spring sunshine and a vibrant Easter atmosphere, the site attracted families, railway enthusiasts and first-time visitors eager to experience its combination of heritage exhibits and interactive attractions.

Crewe Heritage Centre celebrates record breaking 2026 reopening www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/crewe-heritage-c... #caf #crewe #CreweHeritageCentre #exeter

No grounds for appeal by Stadler against losing SBB contract Stadler has lost its appeal against SBB for signing a framework contract with Siemens for the supply of 200 double-decker trains.

No grounds for appeal by Stadler against losing SBB contract www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/no-grounds-for-a... #sbb #siemens #stadler #switzerland

Llangollen and Corwen Railway prepares to host its Branch Line Gala 2026 Llangollen and Corwen Railway are set to host its 2026 Branch Line Gala this April. Between Friday 10 and Sunday 12, visitors can enjoy a busy three-day programme of entertainment, steam, and diesel.

Llangollen and Corwen Railway prepares to host its Branch Line Gala 2026 www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/llangollen-and-c... #berwyn #class_14 #corwen #GwrSmallPrairieNo_4555 #llangollen #no_3802

Norfolk steam locomotive given Scottish look WD 2-10-0 No. 90775 ‘The Royal Norfolk Regiment’ has been repainted into the livery it carried in British Railways service from 1948 until 1961.

Norfolk steam locomotive given Scottish look www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/norfolk-steam-lo... #norfolk #NorthNorfolkRailway #TheMidlandAndGreatNorthernJointRailway

Volunteers create new garden at Greater Anglia station A new garden, developed by volunteers, has been created at Greater Anglia’s Bures railway station, on the borders of Essex and Suffolk.

Volunteers create new garden at Greater Anglia station www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/volunteers-creat... #bures #CommunityRailPartnership #environment #essex #GreaterAnglia #suffolk

TV star travels on Welsh railway to publicise town’s Comic Con convention Chris Barrie, a star of ‘Red Dwarf’, travelled on the Llangollen and Corwen Railway on Easter Saturday to publicise the start of Wales Comic Con.

TV star travels on Welsh railway to publicise town’s Comic Con convention www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/tv-star-travels-... #corwen #llangollen #LlangollenRailway #wales

Steam locomotive 4709 moves into Tyseley workshop The 4709 Group says that the chassis for No. 4709 has been relocated to the workshop at Tyseley. The priority will be to assemble the chassis into a rolling chassis. The assembly work for the pony truck is now nearing completion and will be finished when the wheelset is fitted.…

Steam locomotive 4709 moves into Tyseley workshop www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/4709-into-the-wo...

Amtrak to upgrade its oldest station in Pennsylvania Amtrak is to carry out substantial improvements to Lewistown Station in Pennsylvania, the oldest station served by Amtrak.

Lewistown is one of 134 station designs and 68 station construction projects being funded by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/amtrak-to-upgrad... #accessibility #amtrak #usa

Tyne and Wear Metro stations transformed with new EasyJet partnership A bold new partnership between easyJet and the Tyne and Wear Metro is transforming the look and feel of travel through Newcastle city centre. Two of the network’s busiest stations, Monument and Central Station, have been reimagined in the airline’s signature orange, creating a striking and immersive passenger experience.

Tyne and Wear Metro stations transformed with new EasyJet partnership www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/tyne-and-wear-me... #airport #jobs #metro #monument #newcastle #NewcastleAirport #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Campaign to raise awareness of Manchester’s antisocial reporting app A new campaign n Manchester aims to make young people aware of TravelSafe LiveChat for reporting incidents of criminal or antisocial activity.

Campaign to raise awareness of Manchester’s antisocial reporting app www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/campaign-to-rais... #GreaterManchester #manchester #metrolink #tram #TransportForGreaterManchester

Porterbrook’s Converted Box Wagons enter service Porterbrook’s conversion of seventy-six hopper wagons to box wagons is complete

Porterbrook’s new converted MWA-C box wagons have entered frontline service following a 14-month programme which was undertaken in Mansfield at the WH Davis Factory. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/porterbrooks-con... #mansfield

Branch Line Society to run The North-South Connection this May www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/branch-line-soci...

VIDEO: Virtual reality shows children dangers of trespassing Network Rail is using virtual reality to teach young people in Wales and the Borders about staying sfe on the railway and the dangers from trespassing.

VIDEO: Virtual reality shows children dangers of trespassing www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/video-virtual-re... #DinasPowys #NetworkRail #video #wales

Green light for three new Birmingham railway station Authorisation has been granted by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) (the regulator) to open three stations on the Camp Hill Line in south Birmingham.

Green light for three new Birmingham railway station www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/green-light-for-... #BirminghamNewStreet #KingsHeath #MoseleyVillage #PineappleRoad #WestMidlandsTrains

More capacity and improved connections with new Southeastern timetable Rail operator Southeastern has announced a sweeping package of timetable improvements set to roll out in May and December, promising more frequent services, increased capacity and better connections for passengers across South-East London, Kent and parts of East Sussex.

“We continually listen to our customers and monitor travel patterns to adjust and improve our timetable every May and December. #blackfriars #CanterburyWest #charing #EastSussex

Severn Valley Railway announce Model Railway Weekend The Severn Valley Railway is gearing up for a big celebration of all things miniature with its Model Railway Weekend on 2 to 3 May. Hosted at The Engine House Visitor Centre, the event offers visitors a unique two-part experience.

“The Model Railway Weekend is always a highlight in our events calendar. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #NGauge #OoGauge #SevernValleyRailway

Hitachi Rail’s TAS Signalling System goes live in Romania www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/hitachi-rails-ta... #HitachiRail #romania #signalling

Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, has marked his 80th birthday by taking the controls of a historic Sentinel locomotive on the Weardale Railway in County Durham.

Newcastle United president drives locomotive to mark 80th Birthday www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/weardale-railway... #CountyDurham #durham #newcastle #sentinel #stanhope #volunteer #WeardaleRailway

Manchester Model Railway Shop joins RailAdvent Plus Discount scheme www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/manchester-model... #manchester #TheLocoShed

Weardale Railway announces family-friendly Easter weekend www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/weardale-railway... #auckland #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham #durham #england #northern #stanhope #WeardaleRailway