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New station entrance to open at Temple Meads, transforming access to the railway and creating a new gateway to Bristol
The new eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Meads will open from 4pm on Monday 7 September, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of one of Britain's busiest and most historic railway stations.
Special ‘Sunflower Train’ brings communities together along the Severn Beach line
Community groups, rail industry partners, local volunteers and passengers shared a unique journey this morning (Friday 28 August) on board a special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrating connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol.
£13.5m upgrade at Kilmarnock station gets underway this weekend
A £13.5m project to upgrade the track at Kilmarnock station begins this weekend, aiming to improve reliability for passengers travelling between Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
Trains running again on the Severn Beach line following essential rail maintenance work in the Bristol area
Train services are running normally again on the Severn Beach line in Bristol after the railway reopened this morning following 12 days of essential maintenance work.
West Coast Main Line open for journeys between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday can continue to rely on the West Coast Main Line, with the majority of the route remaining open throughout the long weekend.
Britain's railway open for business this August Bank Holiday, but please check before you travel
Most of Britain’s railway is open for business throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, although some routes will be affected by planned improvement work and industrial action impacting East Midlands Railway (EMR) services
West Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday travel
Passengers travelling over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to plan ahead as some journeys will be impacted by engineering and improvement work.