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Jon Aston

I have been interested in all things railways, since being introduced by my uncle when I was about 6 years old.I am interested in steam, heritage diesel, model railways and narrow gauge. I am a member of both the Severn Valley Railway and Telford Steam Railway. I am the Charities Officers of the Western Locomotive Association and a committee member and active volunteer of The Friends of Wellington (Shropshire) Station.
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ScotRail to add extra carriages for this weekend’s Football, Harry Styles concert and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend

Scotrail increases capacity and asks passengers to plan ahead of a busy…

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Planning Application for new railway station in Scotland approved

Network Rail have been granted planning permission for the new Cameron Bridge…

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More Trains on Summer Sundays in Merseyside

Merseyrail increases the number of trains to popular destinations on summer sundays.

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Rail Operations Group Name Class 37 ‘Denise Wetton’

Rail Operations Group names 37611 in tribute to the role played in…

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Class 26 locomotive withdrawn from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala

26036 will no longer visit the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway DIesel…

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Historic Goods Shed in Darlington to be repaired

The oldest railway goods shed in the UK to be repaired with…

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A visit to the Statfold Barn Railway

We visit the Statfold Barn Railway in Tamworth during their Model Railway…

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Two day tour to visit Newcastle this June

The Branchline Society announce The Tyne Tees Maid, to raise funds for…

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London to Swansea train journey to have new name in honor of Coronation

GWR introduces new named service to commemorate the coronation and pay tribute…

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ScotRail introduces Highland Explorer Carriages

Scotrail has introduced Highland Explorer carriages on services between Glasgow and Mallaig…

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