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Part Of Rail200 'Inspiration' Train Preserved It has officially confirmed one of the coaches of the Rail200 'Inspiration' Train would be preserved at Locomotion in Shildon. The coach in particular is the Wonderlab coach, which is Mk3 11093. The coach is expected to arrive at Shildon in the next week. Photo by TheFlyingTornado.

Cambridge South - Now Open The £250m station located in Cambridge, UK, has just opened today after 3½ years from being constructed. The station sees upwards of 9 services an hour with the first on to stop for passengers was 2C09 06:31 Cambridge - Welwyn Garden City , hauled by a Great Northern Class 700 'Desiro City', which stopped at the station at approximately 06:34 this morning. The station has 4 platforms, a second floor above the 4 platforms, where you can find lifts, ticket machines, small retail stores, accessible toilets, two entrances, and various bike and information facilities. Photo from BBC.

Class 720's Repainted Into Great British Railways Livery Earlier today this photo was taken at a Greater Anglia depot (we presume Crown Point, in Norwich), showing off unit 720501 in the new GBR livery with another Class 720 unit alongside it. (Number unknown). The unit is still in the final stages of vinyl and should return to service in the coming week. Photo by an unknown user.

Tyne & Wear Metro Withdraw Class 599s After 46 Years Earlier today, Tyne & Wear Metro ran their final Class 599 services, these units have ran since 1980 despite being built as early as 1976 and were introduced as the first trains to the Metro Network, they are now being replaced by newer Class 555 units. The final service departed Airport at 12:35PM, and then furthermore arrived into Regent Centre at 17:35PM, the units were 4024 & 4050. Photo from Wikipedia.

Ex-LNER Class 43s Repainted Yesterday, 2 ex-LNER Class 43s were found sporting the new Colas Rail/Network Rail hybrid livery, these 2 units were 43272 & 43251, these have joined 43257 & 43277, which have already been put in the livery. The next workings of these power cars are unknown. Photo by John Harris (Flickr)

Transport For Wales 'Citylink' Class 398s Enter Service Earlier this morning, unit 398028 ran the first TfW service hauled by the Stadler-built Class 398. The service was 2B06 06:55 Pontypridd - Cardiff Bay . The service was ran partly on the Rhonnda Line however is also shared by the Merthyr Line, Aberdare Line, and partly the Coryton Line.  What is a Class 398? The Class 398s began production in 2020 at Stadler Rail's Valenca Spain facility, 38 units have been built specifically for Transport for Wales to replace their ageing Class 150 & Class 153 DMU 'Sprinters on the Core Valley Lines'. These new 398s run in 3 car formations and have a capacity for around 250 people sitting and standing.  Photo from Wikipedia.

2 East Midlands Trains Collide After SPAD  A serious rail incident occurred earlier this evening near Bedford, where East Midlands Railway service 1H46 16:40 Corby - St Pancras International operated by unit 360115, collided with the rear of service 1B67 15:50 Nottingham - St Pancras International , formed of unit 810015. Preliminary information indicates that 360115 passed a red signal, resulting in a Signal Passed At Danger (SPAD) just moments before striking the stationary train ahead. The circumstances leading to the SPAD are not yet confirmed, and investigators are expected to begin work shortly. This page will be updated as verified details emerge. Emergency services responded rapidly to the scene. While the full extent of injuries has not yet been released, thoughts are with everyone affected. We sincerely hope that all those hurt make a swift and full recovery. UPDATE 1 - 21:28PM (19/06/2026)  Police confirm the driver of 1H46 has died by this incident. Photos by unkn...

801128 Renamed ‘Gresley 150’ for Sir Nigel Gresley's Anniversary Earlier today, LNER held a naming ceremony at Doncaster Railway Station to celebrate the 150th birthday of Chief Mechanical Engineer Sir Nigel Gresley, born on 19 June 1876. The CME gave way to some of Britain’s most famous locomotives, including Flying Scotsman, Mallard, and his namesake Sir Nigel Gresley. To mark the occasion, Class 801 unit 801128 received a new vinyl wrap and a fresh name. Previously known as 'Century', the unit now carries the title 'Gresley 150' in honour of the milestone anniversary. Photo by an unknown user.

LMS Stanier 5MT Derails During 'Jacobite' Railtour Reports suggest that earlier today, LMS Stanier 5MT No. 44871 derailed during a shunting manoeuvre between Mallaig & Fort William. ScotRail have publicly stated they cannot run services until 44871 is rerailed due to blocking the line. The cause of the incident is unknown however we hope that everyone involved is ok. Source: ScotRail Photo: TheFlyingTornado

Network SouthEast Turns 40! On 10 June 1986, Network SouthEast was officially launched at London Waterloo, introducing the red, white and blue identity that would soon spread across much of the Southern region. The brand brought together a huge range of routes under one consistent look, with updated signage, refurbished stations and a more modern approach to passenger service. NSE continued to operate until the start of railway privatisation in April 1994, when the sector was gradually broken up and replaced by the new train operating companies. Today marks 40 years since the first NSE‑branded passenger services ran, and the colours, style and legacy of Network SouthEast remain some of the most recognisable and well‑loved in British railway history. Photo by TheFlyingTornado (YouTube)

£3 Million Funded To The National Railway Musuem For Central Hall Project Early today, it was confirmed that the UK's Prime Minister has helped fund the National Railway Museum's Central Hall Project during a visit to the city of York. The main construction contract can now be signed meaning work can officially commence soon. Photos & information by the National Railway Musuem.