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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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New trains introduced on South Wales railway line

New Class 197 trains are being introduced from today, Monday, 19 February,…

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Stadler secures order for more hydrogen-powered trains for California

The State of California has exercised an option under a contract signed…

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Essex station to have an improved waiting shelter

Work will soon begin on an improvement to the waiting shelter at…

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New retail units at Hertfordshire station indicate economic recovery

Two new retail businesses have opened at Hatfield station in Hertfordshire, which…

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Book Review: Class 47 Locomotives – Celebrating Sixty Years by Martin Measures

4.7 out of 5

This book illustrates many locations where Type 4 Class 47 locomotives were…

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Welsh heritage railway wins award for new station

The winner of the Infrastructure Award at this year's Heritage Railway Association…

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West Yorkshire train services to be disrupted next week

Continuing work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade will affect train services between…

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Greater Manchester: mine shafts found in railway station work

While carrying out work in connection with an Access for All' upgrade…

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Rail Partners’ ‘Manifesto for Rail’ sets out aims for rail reform

A ‘Manifesto for Rail’ launched by Rail Partners sets out a five-point…

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Yorkshire train operator sponsors Rugby team for third year running

Hull Trains has renewed its partnership with Hull’s two Super League teams,…

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