Month: January 2024

New freight train service to link London and Yorkshire – taking 129 HGVs off the road each time

GB Railfreight has begun operating a new intermodal service this week, connecting…

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East Somerset Railway to welcome new build steam locomotive as part of 50th Anniversary

The East Somerset Railway has announced that a new build will be…

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Four day Severn Valley Railway gala to see Class 37 visit

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it will be welcoming a…

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Bodmin based Pannier tank steam locomotive has a new owner!

Bodmin and Wenford Railway based Pannier tank, No. 6435, has found a…

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Welsh slate to be used as part of Manchester museum conservation programme

The 140-year-old warehouse is seeing essential conservation work carried out as part…

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East Lancashire Railway to hold a Western Region Weekend in April

In April the East Lancashire Railway is holding a Western Region Weekend…

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London Waterloo sees return of unique electric train

No. 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’ returned to the mainline at a special event…

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Avanti West Coast services to be affected by ASLEF strike

In common with other train operators, Avanti West Coast train services will…

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Government announces major investment to upgrade Yorkshire railway station

Rail Minister Huw Merriman has announced a £24 million investment for a…

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CCTV images released after robbery on London train

British Transport Police officers have released images of two men they would…

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