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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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Lincolnshire heritage railway helps fundraiser in charity challenge

A fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Research Charity has visited the Lincolnshire Coast…

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Avanti West Coast holds menopause drop-in session in Lancashire

Avanti West Coast has held a drop-in session to provide information about…

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Two train operators place tenders for over 500 multiple units

Two of the UK's train operators have recently announced tenders for a…

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Govia Thameslink Railway to install solar panels on 3 train depots

In partnership with community climate action group Energy Garden, Govia Thameslink Railway…

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Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into Staffordshire near miss

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report on an incident…

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Rail replacement buses on East Suffolk Line this August

At the end of August there will be no trains between Ipswich…

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Yorkshire steam railway set for major bridge replacement work in 2024

In one of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's biggest-ever civil engineering…

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Autistic data scientists help Northern improve its diesel fleet

Autistic data scientists are advising Northern on the most fuel-efficient way to…

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Book Review: Lost Railways of the World by Nigel Welbourn

This book describes the author's "Top Ten" lost lines as well as…

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Transport for Wales brings magic to South Wales community project

A ‘magical fairyland railway garden has been created at Abercynon in the…

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