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Mark Wilson

My interest in railways began when I was very young as it runs in the family. I volunteer in the loco department on the Bluebell Railway and at a privately owned miniature railway. I am also interested in model railways.
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£5.2m upgrade of Tyneside’s double deck railway bridge is complete

Works on strengthening High Level Bridge have been completed

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‘Merseyrail in Bloom’ will transform stations around Liverpool

Mayor of Liverpool launches 'Merseyrail in Bloom' programme

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Extended Summer Sale on East Midlands Railway

EMR extends its summer sale for one more week

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40ft rail artwork unveiled at Kidderminster Main Line station

Large six piece 'Stunning' Heritage railway artwork is now on display at…

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Second daily freight service from Felixstowe to Widnes begins

Fright by rail is on the rise as GBRf start a second…

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World’s Oldest Railway Station receives “exceptional” major grant

Heighington station receives a £90,000 grant, though doubts remain about restoring the…

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Vintage Trains to run late summer steam charters

Vintage Trains announce three late summer rail tours guaranteed to appeal to…

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CrossCountry services set to be disrupted by HS2 work in Birmingham

CrossCountry trains will be diverted for 10-days around engineering works at Duddeston

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Chiltern services to be impacted during a five-day railway upgrade next week

Bridge and track replacement will see 5 day closure of part of…

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Carlisle rail depot open day raises £65,000 for charity

Carlisle Kingmoor's DRS open day was a hit with the rail enthusiasts…

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