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onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/opinion-too-many-know-diddly-squat-far-north-line-upgrad-378810/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/opinion-too-many-know-diddly-squat-far-north-line-upgrad-378810/" data-ref='29554'> Opinion: Too many know diddly squat: Far North line upgrades sparks debate [Ross-shire Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/554'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/far_north_line.html'>Far North Line</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29554' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/opinion-too-many-know-diddly-squat-far-north-line-upgrad-378810/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/opinion-too-many-know-diddly-squat-far-north-line-upgrad-378810/">Ross-shire Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29552"></a><h4><small>05/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/could-a-highland-perthshire-railway-station-help-tackle-the-areas-housing-shortage'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/could-a-highland-perthshire-railway-station-help-tackle-the-areas-housing-shortage" data-ref='29552'> Could a Highland Perthshire railway station help tackle the areas housing shortage? [STV] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The Blair Atholl station building has been completely vacant for three years. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/552'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/blair_atholl.html'>Blair Atholl</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29552' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/could-a-highland-perthshire-railway-station-help-tackle-the-areas-housing-shortage'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/could-a-highland-perthshire-railway-station-help-tackle-the-areas-housing-shortage">STV <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29553"></a><h4><small>05/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25065212.foscl-report-backs-rural-access-via-settle-carlisle-railway/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25065212.foscl-report-backs-rural-access-via-settle-carlisle-railway/?ref=rss" data-ref='29553'> Friends of Settle-Carlisle Line propose new use for iconic railway [News and Star] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A newly published report argues that the Settle-Carlisle Railway could boost connections to rural areas. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/553'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/settle_and_carlisle_line.html'>Settle and Carlisle Line</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29553' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25065212.foscl-report-backs-rural-access-via-settle-carlisle-railway/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25065212.foscl-report-backs-rural-access-via-settle-carlisle-railway/?ref=rss">News and Star <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29560"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">04/04/2025</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/steam-train-whistles-in-new-era-for-keighley-station-after-gbp-9-9m-transformation'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/steam-train-whistles-in-new-era-for-keighley-station-after-gbp-9-9m-transformation" data-ref='29560'> Steam train whistles in new era for Keighley station after 9.9m transformation [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Keighley station's stunning transformation is complete following a £9.9m investment. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/560'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/keighley.html'>Keighley</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29560' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/steam-train-whistles-in-new-era-for-keighley-station-after-gbp-9-9m-transformation'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/steam-train-whistles-in-new-era-for-keighley-station-after-gbp-9-9m-transformation">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29559"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25066145.fire-near-railway-line-forces-scotrail-disruption/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25066145.fire-near-railway-line-forces-scotrail-disruption/?ref=rss" data-ref='29559'> Fire near railway line forces ScotRail disruption with trains cancelled [The Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Emergency services were battling a fire near the railway line between Merryton and Larkhall. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/559'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/cancellations.html'>Cancellations</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/fire.html'>Fire</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/larkhall.html'>Larkhall</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/merryton.html'>Merryton</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29559' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25066145.fire-near-railway-line-forces-scotrail-disruption/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25066145.fire-near-railway-line-forces-scotrail-disruption/?ref=rss">The Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29558"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5216368/direct-trains-dundee-penzance-axed/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5216368/direct-trains-dundee-penzance-axed/" data-ref='29558'> End of line for UKs longest direct rail service as Aberdeen to Penzance trains axed [The Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The 775-mile route, which begins at Aberdeen, will soon be no more. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/558'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/aberdeen.html'>Aberdeen</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/penzance.html'>Penzance</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29558' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5216368/direct-trains-dundee-penzance-axed/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5216368/direct-trains-dundee-penzance-axed/">The Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29557"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6727891/a82-closed-inverness-shore-street-roundabout/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6727891/a82-closed-inverness-shore-street-roundabout/" data-ref='29557'> A82 reopens in Inverness after lorry strikes railway bridge [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A worker at a garage near the bridge told the Press and Journal he saw "the lorry opening like a cardboard box". <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/557'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/bridge_strike.html'>Bridge strike</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29557' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6727891/a82-closed-inverness-shore-street-roundabout/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6727891/a82-closed-inverness-shore-street-roundabout/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29556"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25063412.msps-react-ardrossan-ferry-caledonian-isles-return-delay/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25063412.msps-react-ardrossan-ferry-caledonian-isles-return-delay/?ref=rss" data-ref='29556'> 'Outrageous': Latest delay to return of Ardrossan ferry slammed by MSPs [Ardrossan Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The latest delay in the return of the MV Caledonian Isles to the Ardrossan-Arran route has been branded "outrageous" by an MSP. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/556'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/ardrossan.html'>Ardrossan</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/mv_caledonian_isles.html'>MV Caledonian Isles</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29556' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25063412.msps-react-ardrossan-ferry-caledonian-isles-return-delay/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25063412.msps-react-ardrossan-ferry-caledonian-isles-return-delay/?ref=rss">Ardrossan Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29551"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/hop-aboard-the-easter-express-as-family-fun-returns-to-weardale-railway-5067997'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/hop-aboard-the-easter-express-as-family-fun-returns-to-weardale-railway-5067997" data-ref='29551'> Hop aboard the Easter Express as family fun returns to Weardale Railway [Northumberland Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Easter Express, a family-friendly railway adventure packed with springtime fun and festive activities for all ages, returns to Weardale Railway. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/551'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/weardale_railway.html'>Weardale Railway</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29551' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/hop-aboard-the-easter-express-as-family-fun-returns-to-weardale-railway-5067997'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/hop-aboard-the-easter-express-as-family-fun-returns-to-weardale-railway-5067997">Northumberland Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29550"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25062612.derwent-railway-society-host-open-day-month/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25062612.derwent-railway-society-host-open-day-month/?ref=rss" data-ref='29550'> Cumbrian model railway club to open its doors for free event [News and Star] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A Cumbrian model railway club is set to open its doors to the public this month. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/550'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29550' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25062612.derwent-railway-society-host-open-day-month/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25062612.derwent-railway-society-host-open-day-month/?ref=rss">News and Star <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29549"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25063969.caledonian-sleeper-launches-first-online-gift-shop/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25063969.caledonian-sleeper-launches-first-online-gift-shop/?ref=rss" data-ref='29549'> Caledonian Sleeper launches new online gift shop here's what you can buy [The Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The Caledonian Sleeper has launched an online gift shop, and will be giving passengers a 'golden ticket' to win some of the items <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/549'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/caledonian_sleeper.html'>Caledonian Sleeper</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29549' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25063969.caledonian-sleeper-launches-first-online-gift-shop/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25063969.caledonian-sleeper-launches-first-online-gift-shop/?ref=rss">The Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29545"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/victorian-era-railway-station-water-tower-set-for-reprise-as-music-groups-hq'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/victorian-era-railway-station-water-tower-set-for-reprise-as-music-groups-hq" data-ref='29545'> Victorian-era railway station water tower set for reprise as music groups HQ [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> York's oldest surviving railway structure is set to be restored by Network Rail as a brass band rehearsal space. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/545'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/york.html'>York</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29545' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/victorian-era-railway-station-water-tower-set-for-reprise-as-music-groups-hq'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/victorian-era-railway-station-water-tower-set-for-reprise-as-music-groups-hq">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29543"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/25055922.spt-concessionary-rail-rates-change-shocks-travellers/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/25055922.spt-concessionary-rail-rates-change-shocks-travellers/?ref=rss" data-ref='29543'> Changes via 'back door' bring new hikes for older and disabled rail passengers [Helensburgh Advertiser] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has added to the prices for those using concessionary discounts. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/543'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/fares.html'>Fares</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/strathclyde_partnership_for_transport.html'>Strathclyde Partnership for Transport</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29543' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/25055922.spt-concessionary-rail-rates-change-shocks-travellers/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/25055922.spt-concessionary-rail-rates-change-shocks-travellers/?ref=rss">Helensburgh Advertiser <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29544"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ft.com/content/b0cb1698-d017-48dc-808d-c2d5ebf4bc8f'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ft.com/content/b0cb1698-d017-48dc-808d-c2d5ebf4bc8f" data-ref='29544'> Cross-Channel rail owner to offer incentives for new operators [Financial Times] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> London St Pancras Highspeed, the former HS1, aims to attract more train companies and encourage extra Eurostar services. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/544'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/hs1.html'>HS1</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/london_st_pancras_highspeed.html'>London St Pancras Highspeed</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29544' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ft.com/content/b0cb1698-d017-48dc-808d-c2d5ebf4bc8f'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ft.com/content/b0cb1698-d017-48dc-808d-c2d5ebf4bc8f">Financial Times <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29542"></a><h4><small>04/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.insider.co.uk/news/calmac-reveals-fresh-delays-return-34992675'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.insider.co.uk/news/calmac-reveals-fresh-delays-return-34992675" data-ref='29542'> CalMac reveals fresh delays to return of ferries after repair work [insider] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Situation exacerbated by pushed back delivery of MV Isle of Islay - the first of four new ferries being built in Turkey <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/542'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29542' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.insider.co.uk/news/calmac-reveals-fresh-delays-return-34992675'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.insider.co.uk/news/calmac-reveals-fresh-delays-return-34992675">insider <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29548"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">03/04/2025</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/historical-scarborough-station-set-for-multi-million-pound-roof-renovation'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/historical-scarborough-station-set-for-multi-million-pound-roof-renovation" data-ref='29548'> Historical Scarborough station set for multi-million-pound roof renovation [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Year-long project to begin next week to restore Grade II-Listed station roof. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/548'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/scarborough.html'>Scarborough</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29548' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/historical-scarborough-station-set-for-multi-million-pound-roof-renovation'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/historical-scarborough-station-set-for-multi-million-pound-roof-renovation">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29547"></a><h4><small>03/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/heads-up-with-first-images-from-inside-huddersfield-stations-new-roof'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/heads-up-with-first-images-from-inside-huddersfield-stations-new-roof" data-ref='29547'> Heads up with first images from inside Huddersfield Stations new roof [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> New pictures reveal the radical transformation to the roof above thousands of passengers heads at Huddersfield station, as the Transpennine Route Upgrade works to transform millions of journeys across the North. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/547'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/huddersfield.html'>Huddersfield</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29547' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/heads-up-with-first-images-from-inside-huddersfield-stations-new-roof'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/heads-up-with-first-images-from-inside-huddersfield-stations-new-roof">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29546"></a><h4><small>03/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-rail-disruption-trains-cancelled-31348033'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-rail-disruption-trains-cancelled-31348033" data-ref='29546'> Glasgow rail disruption as trains cancelled and line closed after derailment [Glasgow Live] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Rail services between Glasgow Queen Street, Oban and Mallaig are cancelled this evening following a 'low-speed' derailment north of Loch Lomond, with the line not expected to reopen today. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/546'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/ardlui.html'>Ardlui</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/crianlarich.html'>Crianlarich</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/derailment.html'>Derailment</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/glen_falloch.html'>Glen Falloch</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/west_highland_railway.html'>West Highland Railway</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29546' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-rail-disruption-trains-cancelled-31348033'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-rail-disruption-trains-cancelled-31348033">Glasgow Live <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29541"></a><h4><small>03/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/5213657/rannoch-station-tearoom-booking-system/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/5213657/rannoch-station-tearoom-booking-system/" data-ref='29541'> Visitors' favourite Rannoch Station Tearoom adapts for the future with new booking system [The Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Jenny Anderson, the woman behind Rannoch Tearooms legendary cakes, shares how a new booking system will help keep the tearoom thriving. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/541'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/rannoch.html'>Rannoch</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29541' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/5213657/rannoch-station-tearoom-booking-system/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/5213657/rannoch-station-tearoom-booking-system/">The Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29540"></a><h4><small>03/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/25/network-rail-can-t-support-lumo-paignton-plans'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/25/network-rail-can-t-support-lumo-paignton-plans" data-ref='29540'> Network Rail "can't support" Lumo Paignton plans as it outlines capacity concerns [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Network Rail says no paths exist for a number of services planned on Great Western Main Line. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/540'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29540' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/25/network-rail-can-t-support-lumo-paignton-plans'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/25/network-rail-can-t-support-lumo-paignton-plans">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29539"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">02/04/2025</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-railways-record-1357-trespass-incidents-in-one-year'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-railways-record-1357-trespass-incidents-in-one-year" data-ref='29539'> Scottish railways record 1,357 trespass incidents in one year [STV] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Railway overhead power lines carry 25,000 volts, and can cause severe or fatal injuries. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/539'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/network_rail.html'>Network Rail</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/trespass.html'>Trespass</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29539' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-railways-record-1357-trespass-incidents-in-one-year'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-railways-record-1357-trespass-incidents-in-one-year">STV <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29537"></a><h4><small>02/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6726182/morning-scotrail-service-to-inverness-axed/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6726182/morning-scotrail-service-to-inverness-axed/" data-ref='29537'> Elgin to Inverness train scrapped to make way for return of Far North service [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> ScotRail bosses say only a handful of people were using the 7.18am service, with resources to be redeployed. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/537'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/elgin.html'>Elgin</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29537' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6726182/morning-scotrail-service-to-inverness-axed/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6726182/morning-scotrail-service-to-inverness-axed/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29531"></a><h4><small>02/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stay-off-the-tracks-hard-hitting-videos-raise-awareness-of-trespassing-dangers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stay-off-the-tracks-hard-hitting-videos-raise-awareness-of-trespassing-dangers" data-ref='29531'> Stay off the tracks: Hard-hitting videos raise awareness of trespassing dangers [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A series of hard-hitting films showing the catastrophic consequences of trespassing on the railway have been created by Network Rail and the British Transport Police. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/531'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/british_transport_police.html'>British Transport Police</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/network_rail.html'>Network Rail</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/trespass.html'>Trespass</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29531' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stay-off-the-tracks-hard-hitting-videos-raise-awareness-of-trespassing-dangers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stay-off-the-tracks-hard-hitting-videos-raise-awareness-of-trespassing-dangers">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29530"></a><h4><small>02/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/rail-freight-must-not-be-an-afterthought-says-logistics-uk/68573.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/rail-freight-must-not-be-an-afterthought-says-logistics-uk/68573.article" data-ref='29530'> Rail freight must not be an afterthought, says Logistics UK [Railway Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Industry association Logistics UK has warned that the role of rail freight in driving economic growth must not be overlooked, after the Prime Minister announced funding for ongoing transport projects in northern England. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/530'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/logistics_uk.html'>Logistics UK</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/railfreight.html'>Railfreight</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29530' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/rail-freight-must-not-be-an-afterthought-says-logistics-uk/68573.article'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/rail-freight-must-not-be-an-afterthought-says-logistics-uk/68573.article">Railway Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29529"></a><h4><small>02/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25057222.polish-yard-says-scottish-ferry-order-most-valuable-history/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25057222.polish-yard-says-scottish-ferry-order-most-valuable-history/?ref=rss" data-ref='29529'> Polish yard says Scottish ferry order 'most valuable' in its history [The Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Remontowa Shipbuilding, in Gdansk, has been awarded the brief to build seven new electric ferries <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/529'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/remontowa_shipbuilding.html'>Remontowa Shipbuilding</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29529' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25057222.polish-yard-says-scottish-ferry-order-most-valuable-history/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25057222.polish-yard-says-scottish-ferry-order-most-valuable-history/?ref=rss">The Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29535"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">01/04/2025</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/night-train-to-return-to-inverness-tain-route-after-five-yea-378463/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/night-train-to-return-to-inverness-tain-route-after-five-yea-378463/" data-ref='29535'> Night train to return to Inverness-Tain route after five-year absence [Inverness Courier] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The 11.12pm Friday and Saturday trains from Inverness, popular with Ross-shire residents on nights out in the city, will resume from May 23. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/535'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/inverness.html'>Inverness</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/train.html'>Train</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29535' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/night-train-to-return-to-inverness-tain-route-after-five-yea-378463/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/night-train-to-return-to-inverness-tain-route-after-five-yea-378463/">Inverness Courier <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29534"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6725073/highland-pair-accused-of-endangering-passengers/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6725073/highland-pair-accused-of-endangering-passengers/" data-ref='29534'> Highland pair in court accused of endangering passengers by going on railway line [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Ian Appleby, 48, and Elizabeth Howe, 49 are accused of crossing barriers onto the level crossing at Altnabreac Station, and onto the rail track while trains were approaching. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/534'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/altnabreac.html'>Altnabreac</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29534' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6725073/highland-pair-accused-of-endangering-passengers/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6725073/highland-pair-accused-of-endangering-passengers/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29533"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25054163.glen-rosa-handover-date-still-unknown-glen-sannox-hailed/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25054163.glen-rosa-handover-date-still-unknown-glen-sannox-hailed/?ref=rss" data-ref='29533'> Ferry hailed as 'great Scottish engineering success' as Glen Rosa review set [Ardrossan Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Shipyard bosses 'reviewing' handover date of the new Arran ferry MV Glen Rosa. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/533'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/mv_glen_rosa.html'>MV Glen Rosa</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29533' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25054163.glen-rosa-handover-date-still-unknown-glen-sannox-hailed/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/25054163.glen-rosa-handover-date-still-unknown-glen-sannox-hailed/?ref=rss">Ardrossan Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29532"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/edinburgh-waverley-fastest-growing-station-for-sales-outside-of-london'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/edinburgh-waverley-fastest-growing-station-for-sales-outside-of-london" data-ref='29532'> Edinburgh Waverley fastest growing station for sales outside of London [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Network Rail Property has achieved its highest ever quarter of retail sales (Q3 covering October to December 2024) revealing a total sales* uplift of +7% and +7.7% like-for-like (LfL) sales boost across its portfolio of 19 managed stations in Great Britain. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/532'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/edinburgh_waverley.html'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29532' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/edinburgh-waverley-fastest-growing-station-for-sales-outside-of-london'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/edinburgh-waverley-fastest-growing-station-for-sales-outside-of-london">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29528"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6724726/deeside-way-cafe-playbarn-banchory/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6724726/deeside-way-cafe-playbarn-banchory/" data-ref='29528'> Old railway shed in Banchory could be turned into new Deeside Way play centre with cafe [Press and Journal] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> There are plans to breathe new life into the former Roy Cowie base on Station Road, a year after the landscape gardening business left the premises. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/528'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/banchory.html'>Banchory</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/banchory_shed.html'>Banchory Shed</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/deeside_way.html'>Deeside Way</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29528' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6724726/deeside-way-cafe-playbarn-banchory/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6724726/deeside-way-cafe-playbarn-banchory/">Press and Journal <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29527"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/caledonian-sleeper-launches-online-gift-shop-with-golden-ticket-giveaway-5060937'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/caledonian-sleeper-launches-online-gift-shop-with-golden-ticket-giveaway-5060937" data-ref='29527'> Caledonian Sleeper launches online gift shop with golden ticket giveaway [Scotsman] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Caledonian Sleeper has partnered with Glasgow-based ORB Group to launch its first-ever online gift shop, allowing both guests and fans of the overnight train the chance to be amongst the first to get their hands on one-of-a-kind, official merchandise. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/527'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/caledonian_sleeper.html'>Caledonian Sleeper</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29527' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/caledonian-sleeper-launches-online-gift-shop-with-golden-ticket-giveaway-5060937'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/shopping/caledonian-sleeper-launches-online-gift-shop-with-golden-ticket-giveaway-5060937">Scotsman <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29526"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/borderline-greenway-in-alnwick-officially-opened-by-high-sheriff-of-northumberland-5060907'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/borderline-greenway-in-alnwick-officially-opened-by-high-sheriff-of-northumberland-5060907" data-ref='29526'> Borderline Greenway in Alnwick officially opened by High Sheriff of Northumberland [Northumberland Gazette] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A significant milestone has been marked in an ambitious project to transform a disused railway into a new greenway in Alnwick. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/526'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/alnwick.html'>Alnwick</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/borderline_greenway.html'>Borderline Greenway</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/cornhill_branch.html'>Cornhill Branch</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29526' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/borderline-greenway-in-alnwick-officially-opened-by-high-sheriff-of-northumberland-5060907'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/borderline-greenway-in-alnwick-officially-opened-by-high-sheriff-of-northumberland-5060907">Northumberland Gazette <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29524"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/double-whammy-of-cuts-and-fare-rises-for-falkirk-area-rail-passengers-5061249'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/double-whammy-of-cuts-and-fare-rises-for-falkirk-area-rail-passengers-5061249" data-ref='29524'> 'Double whammy' of cuts and fare rises for Falkirk area rail passengers [Falkirk Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Falkirk rail passengers face above inflation increases on ticket prices as some local ticket offices will be open shorter hours. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/524'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/fares.html'>Fares</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ticket_offices.html'>Ticket offices</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29524' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/double-whammy-of-cuts-and-fare-rises-for-falkirk-area-rail-passengers-5061249'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/transport/double-whammy-of-cuts-and-fare-rises-for-falkirk-area-rail-passengers-5061249">Falkirk Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29523"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/history-comes-steaming-back-in-strathspey-for-a-new-season-378367/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/history-comes-steaming-back-in-strathspey-for-a-new-season-378367/" data-ref='29523'> History comes steaming back in Strathspey for a new season [Strathspey and Badenoch Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Over 1,000 passengers delight in Strathspey Steam Railway's double-header weekend. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/523'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/strathspey_steam_railway.html'>Strathspey Steam Railway</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29523' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/history-comes-steaming-back-in-strathspey-for-a-new-season-378367/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/history-comes-steaming-back-in-strathspey-for-a-new-season-378367/">Strathspey and Badenoch Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29536"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/25054369.ps-waverley-docked-greenock-ahead-summer-sailings/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/25054369.ps-waverley-docked-greenock-ahead-summer-sailings/?ref=rss" data-ref='29536'> PS Waverley has docked in Greenock ahead of her busy summer sailing season [Greenock Telegraph] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The historic Waverley paddle steamer has stopped alongside Custom House Quay in Greenock before heading to Dales Marine dry dock this afternoon. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/536'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/garvel_dock.html'>Garvel Dock</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/ps_waverley.html'>PS Waverley</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29536' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/25054369.ps-waverley-docked-greenock-ahead-summer-sailings/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/25054369.ps-waverley-docked-greenock-ahead-summer-sailings/?ref=rss">Greenock Telegraph <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29525"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/infrastructure/amey-appointed-to-network-rails-development-and-design-partnership-framework-to-transform-railways-in-the-north-of-england/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/infrastructure/amey-appointed-to-network-rails-development-and-design-partnership-framework-to-transform-railways-in-the-north-of-england/" data-ref='29525'> Amey appointed to Network Rail's Development and Design Partnership Framework to transform railways in the north of England [Rail News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Amey has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to connect people, businesses, and communities in the north of England. Amey was chosen as a design and consultancy partner for the framework worth 300 million to deliver a range of infrastructure services including professional development, design and technical ... <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/525'>Permalink</a>)</font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29525' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/infrastructure/amey-appointed-to-network-rails-development-and-design-partnership-framework-to-transform-railways-in-the-north-of-england/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/infrastructure/amey-appointed-to-network-rails-development-and-design-partnership-framework-to-transform-railways-in-the-north-of-england/">Rail News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29518"></a><h4><small>01/04/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25051211.material-uncertainty-calmac-future-amidst-45m-funding-hike/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25051211.material-uncertainty-calmac-future-amidst-45m-funding-hike/?ref=rss" data-ref='29518'> 'Material uncertainty' over CalMac future amidst £45m funding hike [The Herald] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Auditors of the Scottish Government-owned lifeline ferry operator CalMac have warned there is a "material uncertainty" over its future while getting a £45m boost to its annual budget amidst indecision over who will be responsible for vital lifeline Scottish services. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/518'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/caledonian_macbrayne.html'>Caledonian MacBrayne</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29518' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25051211.material-uncertainty-calmac-future-amidst-45m-funding-hike/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25051211.material-uncertainty-calmac-future-amidst-45m-funding-hike/?ref=rss">The Herald <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29520"></a><h4 style="color:#660000;">31/03/2025</h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25051988.lathalmond-railway-museum-set-reopen-april/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25051988.lathalmond-railway-museum-set-reopen-april/?ref=rss" data-ref='29520'> Museum to reopen with packed season ahead [Dunfermline Press] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Lathalmond Railway Museum is set to reopen which promises a packed season ahead. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/520'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/lathalmond_railway_museum.html'>Lathalmond Railway Museum</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29520' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25051988.lathalmond-railway-museum-set-reopen-april/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/25051988.lathalmond-railway-museum-set-reopen-april/?ref=rss">Dunfermline Press <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29516"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotrail-fares-to-increase-by-3-8-this-week-in-blow-to-passengers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotrail-fares-to-increase-by-3-8-this-week-in-blow-to-passengers" data-ref='29516'> ScotRail fares to increase by 3.8% this week in blow to passengers [STV] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The RMT union slammed the increases as 'deeply unfair' for passengers. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/516'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/fares.html'>Fares</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29516' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotrail-fares-to-increase-by-3-8-this-week-in-blow-to-passengers'); return true;" target="external" href="https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotrail-fares-to-increase-by-3-8-this-week-in-blow-to-passengers">STV <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29511"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/rail-news/new-report-highlights-scotrails-4-billion-contribution-to-scotland/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/rail-news/new-report-highlights-scotrails-4-billion-contribution-to-scotland/" data-ref='29511'> New report highlights ScotRail's £4 billion contribution to Scotland [Rail News] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Ahead of the third anniversary of ScotRails return to public ownership, a new report by Steer – a transport and infrastructure consultancy – has revealed ScotRails 4 billion contribution to Scotlands economy. The independent analysis outlines the train operators contribution to supporting jobs, driving regional growth, and making Scotlands society and economy greener. The findings […] <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/511'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29511' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://railuk.com/rail-news/new-report-highlights-scotrails-4-billion-contribution-to-scotland/'); return true;" target="external" href="https://railuk.com/rail-news/new-report-highlights-scotrails-4-billion-contribution-to-scotland/">Rail News <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29522"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/return-of-keswicks-virtual-railway-station-to-support-sustainable-journeys-in-the-lakes'); return true;" target="external" href="https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/return-of-keswicks-virtual-railway-station-to-support-sustainable-journeys-in-the-lakes" data-ref='29522'> Return of Keswick's virtual railway station to support sustainable journeys in the Lakes [Avanti West Coast] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Avanti West Coast and Stagecoach team up to create integrated ticket covering entire journeys to the Lake District across train and bus. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/522'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/avanti_west_coast.html'>Avanti West Coast</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/keswick.html'>Keswick</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/stagecoach.html'>Stagecoach</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29522' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/return-of-keswicks-virtual-railway-station-to-support-sustainable-journeys-in-the-lakes'); return true;" target="external" href="https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/return-of-keswicks-virtual-railway-station-to-support-sustainable-journeys-in-the-lakes">Avanti West Coast <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29521"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-trials-revolutionary-approach-to-aerial-operations-with-british-drone-companies'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-trials-revolutionary-approach-to-aerial-operations-with-british-drone-companies" data-ref='29521'> Network Rail 'trials' revolutionary approach to aerial operations with British drone companies [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Network Rail and partners Drone Major Limited and Dronecloud have begun trials of beyond visual line of sight aerial operations on the railway to test a concept that could bring major improvements for passengers and rail freight customers. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/521'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/drones.html'>Drones</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/network_rail.html'>Network Rail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29521' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-trials-revolutionary-approach-to-aerial-operations-with-british-drone-companies'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-trials-revolutionary-approach-to-aerial-operations-with-british-drone-companies">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29517"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotrail-compensation-nationalisation-snp-5058115'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotrail-compensation-nationalisation-snp-5058115" data-ref='29517'> ScotRail under fire as 'eye-watering' £2.5million compensation bill revealed [Scotsman] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> ScotRail has paid out almost £2.5million in compensation to passengers since the Scottish government nationalised it three years ago, new figures have revealed. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/517'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/compensation.html'>Compensation</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/scotrail.html'>ScotRail</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29517' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotrail-compensation-nationalisation-snp-5058115'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotrail-compensation-nationalisation-snp-5058115">Scotsman <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29515"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25050018.scotrail-commuters-warned-cancellations-tree-falls-line/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25050018.scotrail-commuters-warned-cancellations-tree-falls-line/?ref=rss" data-ref='29515'> ScotRail commuters warned of cancellations after tree falls on line [Glasgow Times] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Commuters should expect delays as a tree has fallen on a line. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/515'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/coatbridge.html'>Coatbridge</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/fallen_tree.html'>Fallen tree</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29515' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25050018.scotrail-commuters-warned-cancellations-tree-falls-line/?ref=rss'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25050018.scotrail-commuters-warned-cancellations-tree-falls-line/?ref=rss">Glasgow Times <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29513"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-regulator-says-some-capacity-can-be-made-available-eurostar-depot'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-regulator-says-some-capacity-can-be-made-available-eurostar-depot" data-ref='29513'> Rail regulator says some capacity can be made available at Eurostar depot [ORR] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar's London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operators Temple Mills International facility. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/513'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/eurostar.html'>Eurostar</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/orr.html'>ORR</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/temple_mills_depot.html'>Temple Mills Depot</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29513' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-regulator-says-some-capacity-can-be-made-available-eurostar-depot'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-regulator-says-some-capacity-can-be-made-available-eurostar-depot">ORR <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29509"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-tunnel-project-wins-another-railway-industry-award'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-tunnel-project-wins-another-railway-industry-award" data-ref='29509'> Metro tunnel project wins another railway industry award [Tyne and Wear Metro] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> A major project to replace tracks in the Metro tunnels beneath the centre of Newcastle has won a second railway industry award. The £3.4m renewal of the Prudhoe Street Metro junction scooped outstanding project of the year under £20m at the Spotlight Rail Awards. We won the award jointly with Smarttrax Rail, who carried out the project as delivery partner. The Spotlight Rail Awards are an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the UK rail sector, recognising companies and individuals who drive advancements and set new standards across various fields. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/509'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/tyne_and_wear_metro.html'>Tyne and Wear Metro</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29509' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-tunnel-project-wins-another-railway-industry-award'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-tunnel-project-wins-another-railway-industry-award">Tyne and Wear Metro <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29508"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/28/lner-plans-diversionary-route-ahead-of-ecml-closures'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/28/lner-plans-diversionary-route-ahead-of-ecml-closures" data-ref='29508'> LNER Azuma visits St Pancras as operator plans diversionary route ahead of ECML closures [RAIL] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Azuma train has conducted a significant test run between Leeds and London St Pancras during the early hours of March 28. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/508'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/azuma.html'>Azuma</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/london_north_eastern_railway.html'>London North Eastern Railway</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/london_st_pancras.html'>London St Pancras</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29508' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/28/lner-plans-diversionary-route-ahead-of-ecml-closures'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/28/lner-plans-diversionary-route-ahead-of-ecml-closures">RAIL <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29507"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/liverpool-lime-streets-top-travel-tips-for-grand-national-racegoers-2'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/liverpool-lime-streets-top-travel-tips-for-grand-national-racegoers-2" data-ref='29507'> Liverpool Lime Street's top travel tips for Grand National racegoers [Network Rail] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2025 are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start when the world-famous horse racing festival returns this Thursday. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/507'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/liverpool_lime_street.html'>Liverpool Lime Street</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29507' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/liverpool-lime-streets-top-travel-tips-for-grand-national-racegoers-2'); return true;" target="external" href="https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/liverpool-lime-streets-top-travel-tips-for-grand-national-racegoers-2">Network Rail <img src='/images/Icon_External_Link.png.pagespeed.ce.TODVDENQ6W.png'></a></font></div></div> </td></tr> <tr><td> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"><a name="29506"></a><h4><small>31/03/2025</small></h4></div> <div class="col-md-11"> <h4 style="color:#660000;"> <a onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/eight-more-stations-on-the-northern-network-become-mobility-scooter-friendly'); return true;" target="external" href="https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/eight-more-stations-on-the-northern-network-become-mobility-scooter-friendly" data-ref='29506'> Eight more stations on the Northern network become mobility scooter-friendly [Northern] </a> </h4> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-md-4 text-justify"> People who use mobility scooters can now travel to and from another eight stations on the Northern network. <br><font size=-2>(<a href='/news/29/506'>Permalink</a>)</font> <font size=-2><a href='/news/tags/accessibility.html'>Accessibility</a></span> <a href='/news/tags/northern.html'>Northern</a></span> </font><br><br> </div> <div class="col-md-7"> </div> </div> <div class="row"><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="col-md-9"><font size="+0.7"><a data-ref='29506' onclick="trackOutboundLink('https://media.northernrailway.co.uk/news/eight-more-stations-on-the-northern-network-become-mobility-scooter-friendly'); 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