Month: January 2023

Nearly 2 miles of track relaid through York station during Christmas period

During the Christmas period, Network Rail engineers relaid nearly three kilometres of…

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Book Review: Victoria’s Railway King by Geoff Scargill

This book looks at Sir Edward Watkin who was chairman of numerous…

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Branch Line Society member awarded BEM in New Year’s Honour List

A member of The Branch Line Society has been recognised in the…

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Three Network Rail employees recognised in New Year’s Honours List

Three Network Rail employees have been awarded New Year’s Honours for outstanding…

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Nexus looking to recruit nine apprentices this year

Nexus, which is the public body that owns and manages the Tyne…

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Book Review: Trains Through Nuneaton by John Jackson

This book describes the importance of Nuneaton as a railway crossroads, and…

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London North Eastern Railway celebrates centenary of East Coast route

1st January 2023, marks 100 years since the London and Northeastern Railway…

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