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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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Florida Expo to feature California electric train from Stadler

Next month, Stadler and Caltrain will exhibit Stadler’s new electric multiple unit…

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ScotRail starts six-month trial of travel at off-peak fares all day

ScotRail’s initiative for a six-month trial of cheaper and simpler fares is…

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Heritage railway to host O Gauge model railway exhibition

Over the weekend of 7 and 8 October the Severn Valley Railway…

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Services resume on Marches Line after track laying in tunnel completed

Train services have resumed between Newport and Shrewsbury after Network Rail completed…

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TSSA dispute could stop all South Western Railway services

South Western Railway services could be brought to a halt if an…

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Union backs London’s and four northern mayors plea to Sunak over HS2

TSSA, has welcomed a letter that has been signed by Labour leaders…

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Listed building on Shropshire heritage railway to be repaired

To help secure the future of a Grade-II-listed Cambrian Railways building at…

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Testing begins to restart trains along the Marston Vale line

Testing has started on the Marston Vale Line to check that the…

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Yorkshire heritage railway to provide days out for local groups

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is collaborating with Pickering Rotary Club to…

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British Transport Police issue CCTV image after Essex station assault

British Transport Police officers have released a CCTV image in connection with…

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