The moment Swindon's historic railway works closed forever 40 years ago is to be marked with a series of events. On 26 March 1986 the hooter, which signified the beginning and end of the work day, ...

UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has reopened the bridge over the railway at Stratton Green, following completion of work to prepare it for electrification and for operating a new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A train at Swindon Station (Image: Ken Mumford) Calls for a direct daily rail service to run between Swindon and Oxford, which ...

A blue plaque celebrating the life of the Great Western Railway's first locomotive driver has been unveiled in Swindon. James 'Jim' Hurst, was appointed as the GWR's first locomotive shunter in 1837 ...

A special screening of the film Railway Town is to be shown at the STEAM Museum. The presentation, set for 7pm on Friday, March 27, will immerse viewers in the rich history of Swindon. Created by ...

A long-awaited direct rail service between Swindon and Oxford is a step closer to becoming a reality. Support from Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy has been welcomed by council leaders in Swindon and ...

Rail fares are set to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the Government has announced. UK Transport Minister and South Swindon MP says the move will save millions of rail travellers hundreds of ...

UK operator Network Rail has completed the £45m infrastructure upgrade project on the railway line between Swindon and Kemble. The project included the reinstatement of the second line between Swindon ...

A High Speed Train (HST) simulator used to train Great Western Railway drivers is being donated to Swindon's STEAM Museum. The equipment, which replicates driving conditions in all weathers and ...

The plaque has been placed on the last house James Hurst lived in A blue plaque celebrating the life of the Great Western Railway's first locomotive driver has been unveiled in Swindon. James 'Jim' ...