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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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Avanti West Coast to introduce temporary timetable from 17 January

Avanti West Coast has announced changes to its timetable from 17 January…

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South Western Railway to introduce temporary timetable from 17 January

From 17 January. South Western Railway will introduce a temporary timetable because…

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Book Review: Regional Tramways – London Transport by Peter Waller

This book provides a history of London’s trams from 1861 to the…

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East Coast Digital Programme to lead the way for Great British Railways

RIA has issued a report that the East Coast Digital Programme should…

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“Wild Mary” route scenario pack released for Train Simulator

High Iron Simulations has released a new scenario for Train Simulator’s B&O…

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c2c to cancel some services from Monday, 17 January

On Monday, 17 January, c2c will introduce a new weekday timetable because…

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Images released following assault at West Yorkshire railway station

Police officers are investigating an incident in which a man was assaulted…

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Volunteers busy January carrying out track work at Midsomer Norton South station

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust's track gang at Midsomer Norton…

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Train Simulator set to re-release North Wales Coast Line: Crewe – Holyhead route

Train Simulator is releasing a new edition of the Crewe to Holyhead…

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HS2 to be zero-carbon energy from Day One

HS2 aims to be zero-carbon energy from the outset, driving the government’s…

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