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Borders Railway electrification work to begin this month Network Rail is set to launch the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway this week, signalling a significant move towards cleaner, more sustainable rail travel.

Piling will create the foundations needed to install masts and overhead wires that will eventually power electric trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/borders-railway-electrification-work-to-begin-this-month.html #BordersRailway #disruption

Spudman teams up with London Northwestern Railway to celebrate Class 730 launch TikTok sensation Spudman is hitting the Trent Valley Line with 730 free jacket potatoes as part of a month-long collaboration with London Northwestern Railway.

Spudman teams up with London Northwestern Railway to celebrate Class 730 launch #charity #class_730 #crewe #london #LondonNorthwesternRailway #MiltonKeynes #tamworth

London Travel advice issued ahead of March upgrades Rail users in East Anglia are being urged to plan ahead of travel this March, as Network Rail carries out major weekend engineering work on lines to and from London Liverpool Street.

London Travel advice issued ahead of March upgrades https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/passengers-should-check-before-travelling-as-weekend-engineering-work-in-march-will-affect-weekend-services-to-from-london-liverpool-street.html #GreaterAnglia #london #LondonLiverpoolStreet #NetworkRail

Huddersfield communities provided Transpennine Route Upgrade feedback opportunity Residents and businesses in Huddersfield and surrounding areas are being asked to have their say on the next stage of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), as plans for major improvements between Standedge and Gledholt are unveiled.

Huddersfield communities provided Transpennine Route Upgrade feedback opportunity https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/huddersfield-communities-provided-transpennine-route-upgrade-feedback-opportunity.html #huddersfield #manchester #marsden #NetworkRail #slaithwaite #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #york

Llangollen gears up to host the Garden Railway Festival this summer The Llangollen Garden Railway Festival is joining forces with the LLangollen and Corwen Railway this June. Now one of the UK’s largest model railway events, the festival attracts thousands of enthusiasts and family days out alike each year.

Llangollen gears up to host the Garden Railway Festival this summer https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/double-the-trains-double-the-fun-at-the-llangollen-garden-railway-festival.html #corwen #llangollen #LlangollenRailway

National Grid grant to see return of locomotive The Moseley Railway Trust has held a long-standing relationship with the National Grid over the course of many years. This partnership has included volunteering, team-building events, and a wide range of additional support.

Several locomotives within the Trust’s collection have direct links to the National Grid, having previously worked in the Woodhead cable tunnels in the Pennines. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/prometheus-purrs-again-thanks-to-national-grid.html

Bristol Railway’s 60th anniversary celebrated with special event The Avon Valley Railway is taking people back in time this March to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the closure of the Bristol and Bath railway line.

The event will feature re-enactors at the station and on board trains, with both the protesters and Dr Beeching making appearances. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/bristol-railways-60th-anniversary-celebrated-with-special-event.html #AvonValleyRailway #bristol

Kent and East Sussex Railway becomes more sustainable with solar power Thanks to a grant from the Ashford Borough Council, the Kent and East Sussex Railway will become more sustainable.

Kent and East Sussex Railway becomes more sustainable with solar power https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/kent-and-east-sussex-railway-becomes-more-sustainable-with-solar-power.html #EastSussex #environment #kent #KentAndEastSussexRailway #sussex

Appeal following London theft of items worth £4,500 Following the theft on board a train, the British Transport Police has released CCTV images in connection.

Appeal following London theft of items worth £4,500 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/appeal-following-london-theft-of-items-worth-4500.html #BritishTransportPolice #london #LondonPaddington

National Lottery Open Week comes to Boston Lodge As part of National Lottery Open Week, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are set to offer free guided tours of Boston Lodge for visitors who bring a valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card.

Spooner’s cafe at Harbour Station will be open throughout the day to serve food and refreshments. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/free-tours-of-boston-lodge.html #FfestiniogRailway #march #spooner #wales

Scottish railway line closed as emergency services attend incident The emergency services are attending an incident in Scotland, which has closed the line to Glasgow. All lines between Carstairs / Lanark and Glasgow Central are closed whilst the work is carried out, which means trains may be cancelled or delayed. Major disruption is expected until 11am. Avanti West Coast…

TransPennine Express say that tickets can be used with both Avanti and ScotRail but says that disruption is expected to all services. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/scottish-railway-line-closed-as-emergency-services-attend-incident.html #AvantiWestCoast #carstairs #disruption

Winners of the railway photo competition - Week 7 2026 You can see all the recent pictures at www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop and share your pictures for the competition next week. Remember to use the hashtag #feature in the description of your photo. We had many entries this week, so please do take a look at them all here www.railadvent.co.uk/locostop There are three…

There are three winners this week, you can click on any of the pictures to view them in higher quality, as well as like and comment on them. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/winners-of-the-railway-photo-competition-week-7-2026.html #LocoStop

Automated trains set to be introduced by Siemens and Stadler A consortium of Siemens Mobility and Stadler has won a contract from Denmark’s state-owned railway (DSB) to supply 226 fully-automated, four-car trainsets with an option for up to one hundred further trains.

DSB has also signed a contract with the consortium to provide service and maintenance for thirty years, with options for two additional five-year extensions. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/automated-trains-set-to-be-introduced-by-siemens-and-stadler.html #siemens #stadler

Nottinghamshire tram named after Dementia choir A special ceremony at the Nottingham Express Transport (NET) depot saw the unveiling of the newly named tram ‘Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir’.

Nottinghamshire tram named after Dementia choir https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/nottingham-tram-dedicated-to-our-dementia-choir-by-bafta-actress.html #charity #nottingham #tram

200 pack out Crewe for Cheshire rail celebration A record crowd of 200 guests gathered at Crewe Alexandra’s Hybrid Lounge on 5 February as nineteen stations from across Cheshire were honoured at the Cheshire Best Kept Station Awards.

200 pack out Crewe for Cheshire rail celebration https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/cheshire-stations-shine-at-packed-awards.html #altrincham #AltrinchamInterchange #awards #cheshire #competition #crewe #CrossCountry #HydeCentral #northern #railway_200 #romiley

Dapol announces range of N Gauge Six-wheel milk tankers Dapol has announced plans to release a range of N Gauge models of six-wheel milk tankers

Dapol has announced plans to release a range of N Gauge models of six-wheel milk tankers https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/dapol-announces-range-of-n-gauge-six-wheel-milk-tankers.html #dapol #NGauge

A dream comes true for ten young railway enthusiasts A dream came for ten young railway enthusiasts when London Northwestern Railway (LNR)gave them the chance to become guards for day.

A dream comes true for ten young railway enthusiasts https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/a-dream-comes-true-for-ten-young-railway-enthusiasts.html #buckinghamshire #cheshire #class_730 #crewe #LondonEuston #LondonNorthwesternRailway #MiltonKeynes #nuneaton #staffordshire

CSX launches $670 million locomotive renewal efforts US freight company CSX have today announced a $670 million deal with Wabtec as part of plans to modernise its locomotive fleet.

CSX launches $670 million locomotive renewal efforts https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/csx-announces-670m-locomotive-fleet-upgrade-with-wabtec.html #csx #wabtec

Accessibility project at Hertfordshire station reaches milestone The accessibility upgrades by Network Rail, carried out at Hertford North station, are moving forward at pace as work continues to make the station more welcoming and inclusive for all passengers.

Our community at Hertford North deserves full access to the station, which is why we were so pleased when the government confirmed funding for this scheme.” https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/positive-progress-made-at-hertford-norths-access-for-all-scheme.html #AccessForAll

Over half of 16-30-year-olds would consider a railway apprenticeship Almost half of apprentices now working in the railway industry in eastern England have changed their original career paths.

Over half of 16-30-year-olds would consider a railway apprenticeship https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/over-half-of-16-30-year-olds-would-consider-a-railway-apprenticeship.html #apprenticeships #cambridgeshire #essex #hertfordshire #NetworkRail #norfolk #suffolk

Cornish model centre announces 00 gauge model of unbranded TfW Class 175 DMU The Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced an exclusive 00 gauge model Class 175 DMU in unbranded Transport for Wales livery.

Cornish model centre announces 00 gauge model of unbranded TfW Class 175 DMU https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/cornish-model-centre-announces-00-gauge-model-of-unbranded-tfw-class-175-dmu.html #class_175 #cornwall #devon #KernowModelRailCentre #TransportForWales

Llangollen Railway launches photography competition The Llangollen and Corwen Railway is kicking off its 2026 season with style, launching a new Photography and Videography Competition that invites entrants to capture the magic of the line and the breathtaking Dee Valley backdrop.

His videos are helping us tell the story of our railway to a wider audience this year. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/llangollen-and-corwen-launches-photography-competition-to-capture-the-stunning-dee-valley-railway.html #corwen #llangollen #wales

Yorkshire centre to shape the future of Britain’s railway Network Rail’s new Doncaster training hub is already shaping the next generation of railway talent, giving apprentices the hands-on skills required to maintain and modernise Britain’s rail network.

Network Rail’s new Doncaster training hub is already shaping the next generation of railway talent, giving apprentices the hands-on skills required to maintain and modernise Britain’s rail network.

WATCH: Elizabeth Line trains being built at Alstom factory in Derby Recently, we made a trip to Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works for the CrossCountry Voyager unveiling, and whilst there, they invited us to have a look around the production line for the additional new trains for the Elizabeth Line.

The Elizabeth Line was opened in 2022 and currently is served by 70 Class 345 trains that were also built by Alstom at their Derby works. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/watch-elizabeth-line-trains-being-built-at-alstom-factory-in-derby.html #alstom #derby #ElizabethLine #video

Wessex railway line set for closure with buses replacing trains Passengers on the Heart of Wessex Line are being advised to plan ahead of time for travel, with buses set to replace trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth from 28 February to 8 March 2026.

Please plan ahead, check before you travel, and allow more time for your journeys to be completed while we carry out these vital improvement works.” #HeartOfWessexLine #NetworkRail

Turkish State Railways orders 35 locomotives from Stadler Stadler has signed a contract with Turkish State Railways (TCDD TTaşımacılık A.Ş.) for the supply of 35 type EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives.

Turkish State Railways orders 35 locomotives from Stadler https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/turkish-state-railways-orders-35-locomotives-from-stadler.html #stadler #turkey

Devon Railway announces 2026 events This year’s events at the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway have been announced, with favourites returning and brand-new events.

Some of these details will be released in due course. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/devon-railway-announces-2026-events.html #barnstaple #devon #LyntonAndBarnstapleRailway

Bank Holiday to see Bagnall celebration Three heritage lines are joining forces this spring with a unique steam celebration. Following their 2025 partnership agreement, the Apedale Valley Light Railway, West Lancashire Light Railway, and Amerton Railway have announced their first jointly organised event: a Bank Holiday showcase of W.G. Bagnall steam locomotives.

Bank Holiday to see Bagnall celebration https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/bank-holiday-to-see-bagnall-celebration.html #AmertonRailway #ApedaleValleyLightRailway #lancashire #NarrowGauge #stafford #staffordshire #WestLancashireLightRailway #woto

Great Western Railway boosting capacity ahead of Six Nations showdown Great Western Railway (GWR) is rolling out 54 trains and over 27,500 seats for fans headed to Sunday’s Wales v France Six Nations match at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Great Western Railway boosting capacity ahead of Six Nations showdown https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/wales-v-france-great-western-railway-providing-54-trains-for-sundays-six-nations-showdown.html #cardiff #CardiffCentral #france #GreatWesternRailway #rugby #SixNations #TransportForWales #wales

Greater Anglia launches a new transport campaign to promote seamless travel Greater Anglia have unveiled a new campaign to promote more seamless and sustainable travel across the East of England.

Greater Anglia launches a new transport campaign to promote seamless travel https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/greater-anglia-launches-new-integrated-transport-campaign-to-deliver-simpler-more-connected-and-sustainable-journeys.html #england #GreaterAnglia #ticketing