Month: March 2021

Comparing the World’s Fastest Trains – where do HS2, Virgin Hyperloop and Hydroflex come?

Since High-Speed Trains were introduced in 1964, countries have raced to design…

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Duchess of Cornwall meets pioneers of lifesaving train travel scheme at London Victoria station

Yesterday (30th March 2020) Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall was…

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Cylinder Block suppliers approached for steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales

The P2 Steam Locomotive Company has announced that it has approached five…

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Officers appeal for witnesses after incident at West Lothian railway station

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident occurred at…

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Application submitted for feasibility study into reopening section of the Firsby to Louth railway line

The East Lindsey District Council has submitted an application to hopefully see…

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Skegness’ Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway awarded £5,000 grant after zero steam trains in 2020

The Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway has received a grant worth £5,000 from…

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Full timetable to return to Tyne & Wear Metro

Nexus, who own and manage the Tyne & Wear Metro have confirmed…

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Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman set for September visit to Rawtenstall

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 'Flying…

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Newbury railway station gets new bicycle hub

A new £1.2m bicycle hub has opened at Newbury Railway station, and…

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Three Suffolk railway level crossings have been upgraded

Network Rail has completed upgrade works at three railway level crossings in…

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