Where to see steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line in Wiltshire this Saturday
35028 Clan Line will be visiting Wiltshire this Saturday, 26th April, as it hauls Day 1 of The Great Britain XVII tour.
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Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates how freight in South West England has changed over the last 40 years in its traction, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.
Chiltern Railways extends contract with Knorr-Bremse to maintain its HVAC systems
Knorr-Bremse has secured a five year extension to its contract with Chiltern Railways to maintain the HVAC systems on its rolling stock.
Plans discussed for a Metro system for Bath and Wiltshire
A public meeting held at Chippenham has heard how a planned MetroWest Bath & Wiltshire could provide a more frequent rail service.
Pedestrian fatally injured by train in Wiltshire as investigation begins
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a pedestrian was struck by a train and fatally injured in Pewsey.
Video: Hidden secrets at Wiltshire station uncovered
While working on station forecourt upgrades, Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) engineers have discovered old tunnels and rooms beneath Sali…
Avon Valley Railway subject to £50,000 fraud scam carried out by former employee
The Avon Valley Railway has launched a Bounce Back Appeal after a former employee carried out deliberate acts of fraud against the railway.
Heart of Wessex Line work to take place this March
Train services to Weymouth are set to be affected by improvement works in March. The work will take place in the Yeovil area and other…
Wiltshire trains resume after four week project
Network Rail has confirmed that it has completed its four weeks of track and signalling work and that train services have resulted through Westbury in…
Steam locomotive 35011 General Steam Navigation to leave Wiltshire home
The General Steam Navigation Locomotive Society has announced that they will be leaving the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. This is due to the railway telling…