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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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“Encouraging” statement from Rail Minister for reopening Lancashire – Yorkshire railway line

Rail Minister Huw Merriman has agreed to talk to Red Wall MPs…

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Weekend services on Midland Main line to be disrupted until December

Services between St. Pancras and the East Midlands will be disrupted on…

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Line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth reopens on time

Following a nine-day closure of the busy line between London Waterloo and…

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After one steam locomotive restoration, heritage group looks ahead to another

On 7 October, the 563 Locomotive Group and its supporters celebrated when…

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Police release image after vicious assault on train in Birmingham

British Transport Police has released an image to help their investigations after…

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Footbridge replacement at Dumfries will provide step-free access

Construction is due to start on 30 October on improvements at Dumfries…

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Wabtec secures multi-million-dollar contract from New York

Wabtec Corporation has secured a multi-million-dollar contract to supply brakes and couplers…

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TransPennine Express welcomes latest group of apprentices

The latest batch of apprentices to be recruited byTransPennine Express (TPE) have…

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Police seek public’s help after man assaulted at Birmingham station

British Transport Police has issued a CCTV image as part of their…

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