Major accolade for steam locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend
The Didcot Railway Centre has announced that GWR Saint No. 2999 Lady of Legend has won a highly commended accolade...
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Class 43 locomotive arrives at Crewe Heritage Centre
Crewe Heritage Centre has announced that HST Powercar, Class 43 No. 43018, has arrived after being donated by Angel Trains.
Book Review: Tondu Valleys : Bridgend to Treherbert
Released last year, Railways and Industry in the Tondu Valleys : Bridgend to Treherbert, is a fascinating insight into the...
Avanti West Coast launches £2.2m community scheme
Avanti West Coast has announced that it has launched a fund to help bring projects in local communities to life...
Restoration work begins on iconic Ribblehead Viaduct
Restoration work on the world-famous Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle line has begun.
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GNR / LNER Class C1 and C2 steam locomotives – Sole Survivor
Britain's first 4-4-2 'Atlantic' type locomotives, the Great Northern Railway's (GNR) C1 small and large boiler were the predecessor to...
UV lights installed on London Underground escalators to keep passengers safe
As passengers in London get used to the Tier 2 restrictions, Transport for London are introducing UV lights to clean...
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Major work at Leeds station this weekend as buses replace trains
Passengers are being reminded to check their journey details this week and engineering works are taking place at Leeds railway...
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Steam locomotive 6233 Duchess of Sutherland has a new mainline operator?
The West Shed, where 6233 Duchess of Sutherland is currently based, has announced that there is potential for 6233 Duchess...
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Secret Luxury Northern Belle train to run this November – but no one will know where it is passing
A special fireworks train from Liverpool, Manchester and Preston is having to run in secret due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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