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New Salt Wagons fight Climate Change
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A new type of wagon designed to carry salt, helps to reduce central Europe's CO2 emissions
on Mon, 8PM
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Test runs take place at Nottingham heritage railway
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For the first time since the Covid pandemic, a passenger train has run over the entire 9-mile length of the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).
on Sat, 8AM
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Severn Valley Railway fined after worker suffers serious injuries in incident
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that the Severn Valley Railway has been fined £40,000 after pleading guilty to offences under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The incident happened on the 22nd of February 2021 when a lone worker, who was found not to be wearing a…
on Sep 16
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End of the line for Scotland's HSTs as procurement for new trains announced
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The Scottish Government has announced that ScotRail's InterCity HSTs are to be replaced.
on Sep 4
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Over 1,000 use new Yorkshire Dales tourist train in first 3 months
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In a boost to tourism in the Yorkshire Dales, over 1,000 people have travelled on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service that started in June this year.
on Sep 4
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Class 73 locomotive to visit the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced that they will be welcoming a GB Railfreight Class 73 for their Spring Diesel Festival.
on Aug 23
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World’s first Doodle Train created for Kent heritage railway
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The Kent and East Sussex Railway based at Tenterden in Kent has a special attraction for children this summer with the world's first Doodle Train.
on Jul 30
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What next for Royal Mail's rail operations?
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Royal Mail says it is to end using its Class 325 to operate its postal services.
on Jul 11
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Proposals for new Manchester - London train service announced
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London Northwestern Railway has announced proposals for a new train service connecting Manchester with London Euston via the West Midlands.
on Jul 7
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Two "Three Peaks" challenges raise £262,000 for Railway Children charity
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Two separate “Three Peaks” challenges have raised a massive £262,045 for the Railway Children charity and their support for vulnerable children.
on Jul 7
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Class 40 tour helps Railway Benefit Fund raise £90,000 in June
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Railway Benefit Fund raises substantial amount to help former and retired railway staff
on Jul 7
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Severn Valley Railway wins 5th consecutive TripAdvisor award
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award from TripAdvisor, the well known and trusted tourist platform.
on Jul 7
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10,000th biomass delivery completed by Railfreight
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Since 2016, GB Railfreight has moved over 15 million tonnes of sustainable biomass.
on Jul 7
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Derbyshire railway raising funds to repair roof of Main Exhibition Hall
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The Midland Railway Trust at Butterley has opened an appeal to raise £40,000 towards urgent repairs needed to the roof of its main exhibition hall.
on Jul 7
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Nottinghamshire power station receives final coal delivery by rail
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The final shipment of coal has arrived at Uniper's Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station (Nottinghamshire) ahead of its closure on 30th September 2024.
on Jul 1
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Class 60 diesel locomotive set to be powered by steam in new trial
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Eversholt Rail has signed a contract with Steamology which will see a Class 60 locomotive converted into being powered by steam.
on Jun 24
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Belfast – Dublin railway line set for €165 million investment
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The cross-border “Enterprise” service between Belfast and Dublin will be improved with investment from the PEACEPLUS programme.
on Apr 13
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Withdrawals and last minute locomotive announcement for Severn Valley Gala
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The Severn Valley Railway has announced that Pannier No. 1369 will visit them for their upcoming gala.
on Apr 13
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Kent heritage railway to celebrate 50th anniversary with first Diesel Gala in 14 years
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To celebrate the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 50th anniversary, this weekend from 12th to 14th April it is holding its first Diesel Gala in 14 years.
on Apr 13
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Agreement reached to start £1.1bn York Central regeneration
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Homes England and Network Rail Property have reached an agreement with McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate to proceed with York Central.
on Apr 13
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More information revealed about LNER railway wagon found buried in Belgium
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More information has been revealed about a 100-year-old London and North Eastern Railway wagon recently discovered in Belgium.
on Apr 13
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New Guinness World Record for hydrogen powered train
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on Mar 25
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ORR statement following Jacobite Steam Train suspension
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Following the announcement yesterday from West Coast Railways that they are suspending the Jacobite steam train, the Office of Road and Rail have released a statement. They say that for a number of years heritage operators have been aware of the need for central door locking or an exemption. In…
on Mar 23
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West Coast Railways suspends Jacobite steam train
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West Coast Railways has suspended its world-famous Jacobite steam train with immediate effect.
on Mar 23
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Latest surveys show Brits prefer train travel
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Research undertaken identifies and forecasts how Britain's are more likely to travel long distance by rail travel.
on Mar 2
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London's Elizabeth Line: New operator shortlist announced
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Transport for London has confirmed the shortlist for the procurement process to find the next operator for the Elizabeth Line.
on Feb 18
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Hattons Model Railways announces permanent closure
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Hattons Model Railways has announced the sad news that it will be closing their model railway business for good after being in the market since 1946.
on Jan 9
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Visually-impaired passengers take part in London 'Try a train' trial
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GTR and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have taken an initiative which they hope will increase visually-impaired people's confidence in travelling by train.
on Jan 1
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West Yorkshire railway station cat dies from terminal illness
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Some sad news to bring you today, as Huddersfield station's resident station cat, Felix, has died after the discovery of a terminal illness.
on Dec 5, 2023
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Northern Ireland railway line could be reopened following latest study
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A study has found that reopening the Portadown to Armagh line is operationally feasible, technically deliverable, and would promote sustainability..
on Nov 30, 2023
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Liverpool man launches project to save a Merseyrail Class 507 train
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A Liverpool rail enthusiast is appealing for individuals to express their interest in saving a Merseyrail Class 507 electric multiple unit for preservation.
on Oct 19, 2023