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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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Staffordshire miniature railway for sale due to owner’s retirement

Because of the impending retirement of the owner, the Leek and Rudyard…

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Virtual Reality experience to help combat sexual harassment on trains

On 16th October, a VR experience is being shown at Birmingham New…

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Investigation into staff member struck by train at Bristol train depot

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has started an investigation into an incident…

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Posters on Lancashire station takes travellers back to the 1950s

The railway station at Parbold in Lancashire station has been brightened up…

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Northern unveils mural to rugby league legend at Old Trafford

At the Super League Grand Final on 14 October, at Old Trafford…

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Stadler wins order for more hydrogen trains for California

Stadler has signed an agreement with the California State Transportation Agency and…

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Mural on Birmingham railway bridge commemorates ‘Strikers in Saris’

A railway bridge in Birmingham has been decorated with a mural to…

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Northern ticket sale comes with warning to hen, stag, and sten parties

To coincide with the launch of its ‘groups winter sale’, Northern has…

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ScotRail launches consultation on next summer’s timetables

ScotRail is inviting the public to submit their comments on proposal for…

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Steam locomotive preservation group granted charity status

The 4566 Preservation Group which aims to restore ex-Great Western Railway light…

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