Alex Bestwick
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February 2024
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new February issue is out now!
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Safety recommendations made after train hits bricks from collapsed wall
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has made four safety recommendations to Network Rail after a train hit bricks from a collapsed wall.
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Pay-as-you-go ticketing to be trialled at 90 more railway stations
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90 railway stations in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester will introduce tap-in and tap-out ticketing from next year.
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Privately-funded alternatives to scrapped HS2 section discussed
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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have had a “constructive” discussion about privately-funded alternatives to a scrapped section of HS2.
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March 2024
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Grab the brand-new March issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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Fundraiser sets challenge to run an entire rail line in a day for charity
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A man has set himself a challenge to run to every station on a rail line in a day to raise money for a domestic abuse charity.
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B12 painting by award winning artist James Green
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A stunning painting depicting B12 8572 as it climbs Bethnal Green bank in 1932 has just been released by by artist James Green. The original painting took several months for James to complete and was produced entirely by hand using watercolours and acrylic inks, the level of detail is just breathtaking. Unsurprisingly, the original painting…
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Something terminal for collectors
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A total of five examples of signage from London terminals will be offered together for the first time in a single auction when they come under the hammer at Railwayana UK Ltd’s online auction running from March 1-3. Rare, mint, examples from King’s Cross (York Road) and Paddington, feature alongside Broad Street and Charing Cross…
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How to get up to 50% off the price of your next train ticket
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More than a million train tickets have been discounted by up to 50% as part of the Great British Rail Sale.
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Flying Scotsman plans for 2024 announced
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The National Railway Museum has announced that, after a busy centenary year in 2023, Flying Scotsman will start 2024 on static display at the museum in York.
