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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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Network Rail signs innovative partnership with heritage railway

The Severn Valley Railway and Network Rail have set up an innovative…

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Footbridge installed at station on reinstated branch line in Scotland

As part of the new £116m Levenmouth Rail Link development, a footbridge…

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All train services cancelled for rest of today on Welsh Marches line

All train services between Hereford and Shrewsbury have been cancelled on Friday,…

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Highlands railway level crossing to close overnight on Sunday/Monday

The level crossing at Balnacra between Achnasheen and Lochcarron will be closed…

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Winners announced for Transport for London’s annual gardening competition

Transport for London has announced the winners of its annual staff gardening…

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Northern issues list of best places for a pint and a train

Northern has issued a list of pubs that it considers to be…

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October Half Term visit for Flying Scotsman to Yorkshire museum

The Flying Scotsman will be on display at the National Railway Museum…

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Network Rail launches campaign against abuse of staff and public

Because of an increase in assaults on staff, Network Rail has launched…

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Diesel locomotive preservation group reaches historic milestone.

On 16 September, the Class 50 Alliance operated its 100th mainline rail…

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Lancashire miniature railway donating takings to Brain Tumour Charity

The Thompson Park Railway at Burnley is holding its annual charity event…

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