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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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West Yorkshire politicians call for long term investment in region’s rail network

Politicians in West Yorkshire are calling on the Government for more investment…

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Norfolk heritage railway to feature visiting Class 33 and 50 diesel locomotives

This year’s “Rails & Ales” event at the North Norfolk Railway will…

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Expanded freight train services to Italy announced

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has expanded its network with new connections to…

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Staffordshire railway to recreate last steam-hauled Cambrian Coast Express

The Churnet Valley Railway is holding an event to recreate the last…

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Thousands of racegoers expected to travel by train to Cheltenham Festival

This week is the highlight of the National Hunt horse racing season,…

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What apps do you use on the train?

Northern has revealed the most popular websites accessed by its customers whilst…

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Landslip prevention work on Edinburgh-Glasgow main line completed

Engineers have completed a £3.5 million project to prevent future landslips on…

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Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala

Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring…

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London station set for major upgrade

A long-term plan for Waterloo station and the surrounding Waterloo and South…

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East West Rail completes tracklaying between Oxford and Bletchley

For the first time in 50 years Oxford and Bletchley are linked…

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