Alex Bestwick
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Iconic railways from a bygone era – Climb aboard on the Isle of Man
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If you appreciate rail travel from yesteryear, where every journey affords you the time to savour the scenery, then it’s time to embark on the Isle of Man’s train network. This atmospheric Island in the Irish Sea arguably has the richest transport heritage in the world, boasting some of the most iconic – and handsomely…
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‘Do not travel’ alert issued after freight train derails
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A “do not travel” alert has been issued following the derailment of a freight train on a major route between England and Scotland. Services are being cancelled and delayed due to the incident, which took place on the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District on Wednesday night, National Rail Enquiries said.…
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Betton Grange makes its passenger service debut this weekend
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Newly-built steam locomotive No. 6880 Betton Grange will be used for passenger services for the first time this weekend. Steam enthusiasts attending the Cotswold Festival of Steam will be among the first to experience the new locomotive. It will feature at the festival alongside No. 2999 Lady of Legend, and No. 9351. Gloucester Warwickshire Steam…
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East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala
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The East Lancashire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala takes place next month with a great line up of visiting locomotives. The three-day event kicks off on the 27th of June. Joining members of the ELR home fleet, the following locomotives are visiting for the gala: Class 20, 20066 last operated a passenger service on the mainline…
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Flooding blocks trains between Scotland and north-west England
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Thousands of train passengers are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland is closed due to flooding.
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Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track
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Meet Cedric Greenwood, the author of Echoes of Steam and Vintage Voltage and Merseyside: The Indian Summer series. In his own words, Cedric shares exclusive insights into his writing process and inspirations behind his books.
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Your gallery: Swanage Diesel Gala, ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, South Devon Railway & more
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Here is a collection of excellent railway photography submitted by the Heritage Railway community this week (11- 17 May).
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New train services between London and Greater Manchester planned
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New train services could be launched between London and Greater Manchester to encourage more people to switch to rail travel.
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DfT proposes lowering minimum age to drive trains
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The Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing that the minimum age for driving a train on Britain’s railways is reduced to 18 in order to ease staffing shortage.
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Railway lines reopen following gas leak
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Railway lines in and out of Inverness Station have reopened following a closure due to a gas leak from a freight train. Gas distribution firm SGN said on social media its staff had stopped the leak at about 2.30pm. Buildings in Inverness were evacuated and railway lines closed earlier today after a gas leak from…
