M Shed Train and Crane driving experiences. // Credit: Bristol Museums
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Here is your chance to drive a steam train in Bristol

Bristol’s M shed is offering people the chance to live their childhood dreams by driving a steam engine or crane on the city’s historic harbourside.

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From left: Pat Butler, Signal & Telegraph Manager; Lord Kamall, and Rebecca Dalley, CEO of The Watercress Line, at Medstead and Four Marks station. Photo: Russell Sach.
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Lord Kamall opens Hampshire railway signal box

On 23 April, the Medstead and Four Marks Signal Box on the Watercress Line in Hampshire was officially opened by welcomed Lord Kamall.

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Further London Underground strike action announced

The TSSA Union has announced further strike action later this month.

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Final chance to ride behind steam locomotive 34027 Taw Valley

The Severn Valley Railway has announced the final appearances of No. 21C127…

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A celebration of all things small, at the SVR's Spring Model Railway weekend // Credit: SVR
Model Railways

Model Railway Exhibition coming to the Severn Valley Railway

At least 27 layouts on show, including SVR's Eardington station.

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Preparing for the trial at BCIMO. // Credit: Argenta
Freight

New rail freight safety product tested in the Black Country

BCIMO used to gather data on product to improve rail freight safety.

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Eardington's 'lampman' Phil Harris, in the ransacked workshop.
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Thieves raid popular Shropshire heritage railway station

The Severn Valley Railway's Eardington station was subject to a raid and…

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GB Railfreight’s first train of its new service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall. // Credit: GB Railfreight
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Intermodal freight service launched between South Coast and the Midlands

GB Railfreight launches Southampton to Hams Hall intermodal service.

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Steam locomotives in Netherlands to be converted to battery power

Interesting news coming from The Netherlands this morning (22nd April 2024) is…

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A Northern train travelling through Grange-over-Sands
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Cumbrian railway line reopens after train derailment

Trains have resumed today after repair work to the Cumbrian Coast Line

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Canoeist Adam Burges, CEO of Eurostar Gwendoline Cazenave, and Break Dancer Kid Karam. // Credit: Eurostar
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415,000 Eurostar train tickets sold for Paris Olympics

Eurostar has already sold 415,00 tickets to the Olympics.

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Lord Peter Hendy marks partnership with Worcestershire school

Network Rail has joined with The Tree Council to show Worcestershire students the opportunities for railway careers and how to help wildlife.

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Ffestiniog Railway launches new visitor app

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have launched a mobile phone app. to provide visitors with a guide for their journey along the line.

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