Network Rail investigated over poor performance
Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by train operators Northern and TransPennine Express (TPE).
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Passenger numbers hit buffers as north-east train use drops two million
The number of passengers using trains in the north-east has dropped by more than two million in the past five years, according to a new report.
‘Absolute unit’: Highland cow causes rush-hour rail delays
A Highland cow caused rush-hour delays to trains around Glasgow after escaping from a country park.
‘Fury’ over increase in Aberdeen rail ticket prices
A hike in rail fares has been described as a “kick in the teeth” for north-east passengers.
Transport Secretary Shapps says Northern train deal will be ‘brought to an end’
Train operator Northern is to have its contract ripped up, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
Northern to be stripped of rail franchise – Shapps
Train operator Northern is to be stripped of its franchise, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said, as fares across Britain rose by an average of 2.7%.
Rail passengers hit by fare rise ‘misery’
Rail passengers face “another decade of misery” as fares are hiked by an average of 2.7%, a campaign group has claimed.
Rail passengers hit by fare rise ‘misery’
Rail passengers face “another decade of misery” as fares are hiked by an average of 2.7%, a campaign group has claimed.
Parking restrictions during work on Aberdeen train line
Parking will be prohibited on part of a busy Aberdeen city centre road next month.
Calls to strip Northern of rail franchise after new timetables ‘chaos’
Disruption on the first working day of new train timetables has reignited calls for Northern to be stripped of its franchise.
New rail timetable marred by disruption
Cancellations and delays caused havoc for rail commuters on the first working day of new train timetables.
Rail commuters hit by disruption as new timetable comes into force
Rail commuters suffered cancellations and delays on the first weekday of the new winter timetable.
Commuters urged to check schedules amid train timetable overhaul
Rail commuters are being urged to check their journey details on their way to work this morning as the new railways timetable comes into force.
Banksy’s reindeer get red noses as mystery artist gets creative with new mural
A new Banksy mural in Birmingham has been covered in protective perspex after a member of the public got creative with the image overnight.
Fatal track work was ‘due to start after line closure’
Railway maintenance work which saw two people struck and killed by a train was not due to start until the line was closed, investigators have found.
Rail line reopens after after engineers repair sinkhole under track
Services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh had to be cancelled yesterday after the hole, which was a metre deep, opened on the East Coast Main Line southbound close to Leuchars in Fife.
All train services between Aberdeen to Edinburgh cancelled due to sinkhole
Train services between Aberdeen and Edinburgh have been cancelled due to a sinkhole.
More trains to link north-east town to Aberdeen
The new timetable will be introduced from December 15 and means dozens of extra trains stopping at Inverurie.
Parking restrictions for Aberdeen rail repairs
Parking restrictions are set to be imposed while repair work is carried out on a railway line in Aberdeen.
New north-east train station on track for opening
A new railway station in the north-east is beginning to take shape.
North-east railway to get £4.5m cash boost
Network Rail is investing an additional £4.5 million to improve the performance of the network in the north-east.
Boost for plans to create transport interchange in north-east town
Plans to redevelop a north-east freight yard into a transport interchange have been handed a boost.
Video: Timelapse footage shows new rail improvements between Aberdeen and Inverurie
This timelapse video shows the new double track laid down as part of upgrades on the rail line between Aberdeen and Inverurie.
Trains back on track as 15 weeks of work on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east has finally ended.
Rail opening on track as works on Aberdeen to Inverness line finish
Months of bus replacement misery for rail passengers in the north-east is set to end.
Rail museum group thanks public following appeal
Trustees of a museum group have thanked members of the public for the response received to a public appeal.
Aberdeen to Inverness railway line to fully reopen next week
The section of railway between Aberdeen and Inverness is set to reopen next week.
Bid to save Aberdeen signal box ends as demolition work gets under way
A community campaign to save a historic Aberdeen railway signal box has reached the end of the line – and demolition has started.
Works close Aberdeen to Inverness rail track for three days
The Aberdeen to Inverness track will be closed from today until Monday, which will affect all train stations between the two cities.
Historic Aberdeen signal box set to be be demolished
Permission has been given for a railway station signal box to be demolished – despite a campaign to save it.