Lappa Valley Railway in Cornwall held sold-out Fireworks Spectaculars on 30 and 31 October, attracting thousands. The railway said the 2026 event was its most successful yet and that tickets for the next event, expected in 2027, will go on sale later in the summer.
A coal train derailed near Otira on New Zealand’s Midland Line, damaging the track and rolling stock and prompting a TAIC investigation. TranzAlpine passenger services are cut back to Arthur’s Pass with bus connections to Greymouth until an estimated Nov. 20.
Bachmann Europe announced its winter 2026 model railway releases, led by an OO-scale exclusive of LNER A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter in Express Blue. The range also includes new N and OO scale locomotives, wagons, coaches, buildings and accessories.
Northern is supporting the Poppy Express on trains in Yorkshire, with volunteers selling poppies to raise funds for the Royal British Legion ahead of Remembrance Day. Free travel is also being offered to veterans and military personnel for remembrance services on 8 November.
Garw Valley Railway in Wales will host a Santa’s Grotto on 5 December, with tickets at £5 per child. Families can meet Santa, receive gifts and refreshments, and see Christmas displays, a miniature train and shed tours.
Transport for Wales has opened consultation on Swansea Bay Metro proposals, including a possible new Cockett station, a reopened platform at Swansea, and more frequent services between Swansea, Pembrey & Burry Port, and possibly Ammanford via Neath. Comments are open until 13 December 2026.
UIC Statistics Platform plenary meeting held on 19 Nov 2026 from 09:30 to 16:00.
Kelantan plans industrial and logistics development around the ECRL station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Puteh, including processing industries, warehousing, a logistics hub and a proposed dry port in Bandar Baru Tok Bali. The state also wants supporting roads, distribution centres and last-mile logistics facilities.
Avanti West Coast has released tickets through the new year and is advising customers to book Christmas travel early for the best fares. Peak restrictions will be lifted from 18 December to 3 January. Planned engineering work on the West Coast Main Line includes a five-day closure of Birmingham New Street.
The Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society has formally taken ownership of steam locomotive 35025 Brocklebank Line. The group is assessing required restoration work, available parts and storage plans, with major components still needed for a future mainline return.
ScotRail will add extra carriages and staff, and manage queuing at Haymarket, for the Scotland v New Zealand rugby international at Murrayfield on 7 November 2026. Services on several routes are expected to be very busy, and passengers are advised to buy tickets in advance.
Opinion piece on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), saying the project is approaching a defining moment in Malaysia’s infrastructure development and discussing benefits for passengers.
LNER unveiled Azuma 801214 named ‘Remember’ at Newcastle Central Station as a Remembrance tribute to Armed Forces service members. The livery includes images of veterans from past and recent conflicts, with input from Reveille, Imperial War Museums curators and the UK Ministry of Defence.
UK Railtours will run December trips in East Anglia, London and Kent using paired Class 37 locomotives. Swietelsky and Europhoenix will provide traction, RailAdventure will operate the locomotives, and Eastern Rail Services will provide Mark 2 coaches. Tickets are available through the UK Railtours website.
The Watercress Line in Hampshire will run Steam Illuminations from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, featuring a steam train with synchronised LED lights, music, interactive activities, and festive station attractions.
Poland’s rail freight market grew 2.7% in the first nine months of 2026 to 164.99 million tonnes, with tonne-kilometres up 6.7%. Intermodal traffic rose strongly, while mining-related freight fell. PKP Cargo remained the largest operator, and freight punctuality weakened in Q2.
Holmatro says it has developed and supplied rerailing hydraulic systems for trains, metros and trams over the past decade, with deployments in countries including the Netherlands, Australia, the United States, Spain, China and Thailand. It highlights lighter aluminum components, remote control, and safety features for faster recovery after derailments.
Chiltern Railways said it will run over 90% of services on 12 November despite RMT industrial action, with some Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa services reduced or suspended. The operator also said all East West Rail services will have two staff on board.
A signalling fault caused by a power issue is disrupting trains on the West of England main line between London Waterloo, Salisbury, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids. Engineers are replacing a cable, with delays, cancellations, diversions and rail replacement buses expected until about 3 pm.
Ports & Rail Week 2026 will be held on 24-25 November 2026 in Durban, South Africa. The event will focus on port and rail infrastructure, intermodal connectivity, green transport, digitalization, AI, automation, PPPs, and safety in African transport corridors.
Robin Hood Line Community Partnership published its 2025 annual report, covering community engagement, rail safety education, station adoption, active travel, and local projects on the Nottinghamshire line. It also noted an award-winning Fusion Learning initiative and various community events and school visits.
An opinion piece says the ECRL is nearing a defining moment in Malaysia, with passenger service due to start on 12 December 2026. It highlights expected travel-time savings, dynamic fare pricing, concessions and the importance of first- and last-mile connectivity around stations.
Finland will donate ten operational former VR Dv12 diesel locomotives and spare parts to Ukrzaliznytsia. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on 22 October 2026, and the locomotives were due for decommissioning but remain operational. Ukraine says it has lost nearly 600 locomotives since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
At Wandsworth Town station, piling for new lift shafts has been completed as part of a £19.8 million step-free access upgrade. The island platform is back in use, and the station is expected to become fully accessible in summer 2027. The project is funded by the UK Department for Transport and Wandsworth Council.
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