Network Rail carried out major works on the West Coast Main Line between December 24 and January 2. Passengers were urged to avoid travelling over the festive period as the rail upgrades affected ...

This luxurious steam hauled day tour will offer passengers spectacular ... before crossing the Kent Viaduct and ending with a fast homeward run along the west coast main line. West Cumberland Railway ...

End of the line feared for steam trains after plans to abolish traditional railway 'traffic lights' signals. By SOPHIE CARLIN. Published: 04:27 EDT, 21 April 2025 | Updated: 04:45 EDT, 21 April 2025 ...

The West Coast Main Line connects London and Glasgow with branches going via Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and other cities. It is one of the busiest freight routes in Europe, carrying 40 per ...

The golden age of rail travel will be on full display when a steam powered locomotive glides along the Cumbrian Coast this weekend.

The West Coast main line is the busiest mixed-use railway in Europe. The current infrastructure, including track and overhead line equipment, is wearing out, and the signalling system does not ...

The West Coast Main Line has been reopened following major disruption caused by a landslip. Engineers worked through the night to restore the route between Carstairs and Lockerbie on Saturday ...

But initially, it says: “With current power supply being an issue on the West Coast main line, the service is planned to start using off-lease Class 22x trains, which have a potential top speed ...

The biggest rail union has suspended strikes on the West Coast main line for the next two Sundays – but the announcement comes too late for a normal service to run on 19 January.

The West Coast main line is the busiest mixed-use railway in Europe. The current infrastructure, including track and overhead line equipment, is wearing out, and the signalling system does not allow ...