Day: 12 February 2024

West Somerset Railway announces Newcastle-built locomotive visitor

The West Somerset Railway has announced that they will be welcoming GWR…

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End of the line for Class 503 Wirral train

It has been decided that the restoration of the three-car Class 503…

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Bill Withers track gets TransPennine Express passengers together for a ‘lovely day’

New advertising campaign using a Bill Withers classic track from the 1970s…

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Thomas the Tank Engine to visit Kent railway this Spring

Thomas the Tank Engine is set to make a visit to the…

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£2.7m upgrade for Manchester railway station

Network Rail has announced a £2.7m project at Manchester Oxford Road, which…

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RAIB: South Wales train missed hitting track worker by 2 seconds

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an update after a near-miss…

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New West Midlands railway stations given £1m funding

Shortlisted locations for new railway stations in the West Midlands have been…

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Lumo serving North-East favourite ‘stottie’ on its train services

This week, Lumo will be serving a unique North East delicacy, ‘stottie’…

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Restoration of steam locomotive 563 rewarded with two national awards

Two Swanage Railway volunteers won national awards for the restoration of T3…

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WATCH: Timelapse video of Birmingham bridge demolition during HS2 construction

A 4,000 tonne bridge across the M42 near the Interchange Station construction…

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