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Roger Smith

I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways. I am a member of the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society and am a proof-reader for the society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer. I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published.
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Elm tree planting at Rolvenden. Credit: Sioux Thorn.
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Kent railway reintroduces Elm Trees to the British countryside

The Kent & East Sussex Railway is reintroducing Elm trees to the…

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Artist's impression of the redeveloped entrance to Leicester station. // Credit: Leicester City Council
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Plans for redevelopment of Leicester railway station submitted for approval

Redevelopment plans for Leicester railway station submitted to council for approval.

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Left Julen Barrutia, CAF Commercial Director and Right Simon Jones GCRE Ltd Chief Executive
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Rail manufacturer to use Global Centre of Rail Excellence

CAF has signed an agreement to use the testing and innovation facility…

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Albert. // Credit: Amberley Museum
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Sussex museum to reunite two traction engines after 20 years apart

For the first time in 20 years, in July two historic traction…

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Southeastern highspeed train. // Credit: Southeastern
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Very few Southeastern train services on 7 May because of ASLEF strike

Southeastern services to be severely disrupted on 7 May.

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Greater Anglia train at Hertford East station. // Credit: Greater Anglia
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Days out in Hertfordshire with Greater Anglia

With warmer days on the horizon, travelling on a Greater Anglia is…

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Alex Rigby. // Credit: Kevin Brown Photography
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56 mile run between Merseyrail stations raises money for charity

Merseyside runner raises £27,000 for charity by running 56 miles in 11…

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Clacton Pier. // Credit: Greater Anglia
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Days out in Essex suggestions from Greater Anglia

With some major events in Essex this month, Greater Anglia has a…

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Eurostar Sustainability Report
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Eurostar commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030

Eurostar issues its first sustainability report.

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New models announced in all Bachmann ranges

Bachmann Europe has announced details of new models in its Bachmann Branchline,…

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